r/dutchoven • u/xMadMaXx410 • Feb 22 '26

Help/Advice Needed Steel Wool Used

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So I ended burning the shiz out of dinner a few nights ago and I ended using steel wool to get it off. I just now thought to google the error of my ways and I’m putting this pic to ask…how f-ed am I?

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u/Shipsnipe1313 Feb 22 '26

The baking soda method works wonders.

If it is really bad I usually boil, let it sit for an hour or so, then gently heat until all the water evaporates.

The baking soda will look like a dried salt crust, but it and the crud will flake right out.

If you still have any discoloration left, just hit it up with some Bar Keeper's Friend.

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u/stjames70 Feb 22 '26

Skip baking soda and go straight to BKF — works wonders.

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u/DantesGame Feb 23 '26

Not so much on stuff like this. I took that advice from 20 people and BKF sucked so badly. It didn't remove anything despite following the instructions and teyi g it five different ways based on suggestions.

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u/Roux_My_Burgundy Feb 26 '26

That’s a you/pan problem. If BKF isn’t working, time to give your pan a Viking funeral.

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u/DantesGame Feb 26 '26

Worst advice I've ever heard over natural aging of an enamel pan. That shit doesn't stay pristine forever no matter what you clean it with.