Cleaning Grease off a Bar Pan - Tips & Tricks

[Monty060609]

So I know NO soap and I've told hubby every single time I have it out, so that isn't the problem.

I cooked Oven Fry chicken on the large bar pan last night, it came out awesome, a million times better than on a cookie sheet. BUT now the pan is super greasy, so much so that my hot water (which is wicked hot) doesn't even touch it. I have seen people here mention a baking soda paste, is that just baking soda and water? would that work on grease?

 

[DebbieJ]

Do you have an easy clean kitchen brush? Just give it a good scrub under hot water.

 

[Chefgirl2]

Vinegar...and even vinegar and baking soda.

What's your recipe for Oven Fried Chicken? Is it a PC recipe? Sounds good.

 

[Monty060609]

What's your recipe for Oven Fried Chicken? Is it a PC recipe? Sounds good.

LOL no it is just like Shake and Bake only it is called Oven Fry. It is way better than S-n-B.
Most of my recipes come out of a box LOL

 

[Chefgirl2]

Never had shake n bake...isn't that weird?? not s n b...me not having it...

 

[Monty060609]

Never had shake n bake...isn't that weird??

don't bother, get oven fry is you ever see it.

 

[ChefRiGuy]

when mine get greasy I sprinkle baking soda on it, and just a touch of water to make a paste and rub it in with my fingers or a kitchen brush..and it pulls the grease right off

 

[Stephaniechefs]

I use baking soda on mine too when it gets like that. Have for years, seems to do the trick

 

[cookingwithdot]

I use soap on my bar pan & DCB ... I've even heard of people putting them in the dishwasher, which I don't!

 

[Monty060609]

I use soap on my bar pan & DCB ... I've even heard of people putting them in the dishwasher, which I don't!

No soap at all. The stones will eventually hold the taste of the soap and then everything will taste like it.
I have tried the baking soda but now it looks all stained. I might post a picture to see if you all think it is normal looking.

 

[Monty060609]

this is my bar pan, after the oven fried chicken grease mess and using baking soda & water. The middle 'cleaner' looking part is where the chicken was.
If this what a seasoned pan looks like?

 

[chefjeanine]

If your stone is seasoned, you can safely wash it in dishwater to cut the grease. This is a quick swish in the soapy water, not a soak.

Does your pan feel smooth or does it still feel a bit like sandpaper?

 

[Monty060609]

it is smooth and not sticky
It is only a few weeks old and used maybe 8 times for pizza crust type recipes and once for the chicken and once for french fries. I have no idea what a seasoned stone looks/feels/smells (lol) like

 

[Gina M]

For future - if you don't want as much grease on your stone - put a piece of parchment paper under what you're cooking. This will absorb more of that and have less for you to clean up.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

this is my bar pan, after the oven fried chicken grease mess and using baking soda & water. The middle 'cleaner' looking part is where the chicken was.
If this what a seasoned pan looks like?

That is what a stone looks like on it's way to being seasoned! :thumbup:

 

[BethCooks4U]

If your stone is seasoned, you can safely wash it in dishwater to cut the grease. This is a quick swish in the soapy water, not a soak.

Does your pan feel smooth or does it still feel a bit like sandpaper?

NO! The test kitchens DO NOT recommend this. It could cause a stress (fine) fracture in the stoneware and cause breakage. I know that some people do this but it is like russian roulette.

I add a small amount of soap to a stone that has a lot of grease on the surface, then run it under hot water to rinse immediately - or use the baking soda paste. We also need to be careful about telling people to use soap. A tiny amount that's rinsed right off a very greasy pan doesn't seem to cause an issue but people take that as they can use soap to clean it regularly.

 

[Monty060609]

Thanks everyone!
Now I can put it away since I've had it out for a week on the counter to remind myself to get an answer on it and post a picture of it to make sure it is ok. lol

 

[ChefBeckyD]

NO! The test kitchens DO NOT recommend this. It could cause a stress (fine) fracture in the stoneware and cause breakage. I know that some people do this but it is like russian roulette.

I add a small amount of soap to a stone that has a lot of grease on the surface, then run it under hot water to rinse immediately - or use the baking soda paste. We also need to be careful about telling people to use soap. A tiny amount that's rinsed right off a very greasy pan doesn't seem to cause an issue but people take that as they can use soap to clean it regularly.

Look closely.... (she said dishWATER, not dishWASHER...and I think that is what you are talking about causing stress fractures - right?)

 

[BethCooks4U]

Look closely.... (she said dishWATER, not dishWASHER...and I think that is what you are talking about causing stress fractures - right?)

Oh! My bad. Sorry.

 

[ChefPaulaB]

Look closely.... (she said dishWATER, not dishWASHER...and I think that is what you are talking about causing stress fractures - right?)

ha, that's funny, I would've swore it said dishwasher too! Good eye Becky! I agree with you though, that is how the stone should look at this point if she's only had it for a few weeks. And if it feels smooth and not greasy any more, put it away until you use it next time, it's fine!

 

[chefjeanine]

NO! The test kitchens DO NOT recommend this. It could cause a stress (fine) fracture in the stoneware and cause breakage. I know that some people do this but it is like russian roulette.

I add a small amount of soap to a stone that has a lot of grease on the surface, then run it under hot water to rinse immediately - or use the baking soda paste. We also need to be careful about telling people to use soap. A tiny amount that's rinsed right off a very greasy pan doesn't seem to cause an issue but people take that as they can use soap to clean it regularly.

Beth, re-read my post. It says dish"water" not dish"washer"

 

[kcjodih]

You're not the only one Beth I read dishwasher too LOL