Brilio.net - Metal equipment is very susceptible to rust, especially if it is often in contact with water or rarely used. A real example is an old pan that is just lying in the kitchen without regular maintenance. Over time, the surface of the pan will change color to yellowish brown, both on the top and bottom.
The presence of rust on the pan not only reduces the visual aesthetics, but also has the potential to endanger health. According to information source kitchenoa.com, rust can contain bacteria that risk contaminating food if not cleaned immediately. Therefore, routine maintenance is essential to maintain the quality of cookware.
A common method of removing rust is to soak the pan in a baking soda solution for a few hours. The soaking process will help the rust to gradually peel off, restoring the pan to its original condition. In addition, there are various cleaning alternatives that can be done, as demonstrated by an Instagram user named @basansoko through a video tutorial on cleaning cast iron pans.
Therefore, the owner of the video relies on three kitchen ingredients to make his pan clean again.
First, pour one of the kitchen ingredients used in this process, namely vinegar, over the entire rust in the pan. According to him, the acid from the vinegar can soften the rust that sticks to the pan. Then add hot water.
"Pour hot water until the rust is submerged. Let the water get a little warm, then scrub with soap and wire," he said, quoted by BrilioFood from Instagram @basansoko on Friday (13/12).
photo: Instagram/@basansoko
After washing, there were still rust stains on the surface of the pan. Therefore, he immediately sprinkled the next kitchen ingredient, namely salt. Take a wire sponge, then rub the surface of the pan.
"Repeat several times until all the black spots disappear. This process can take 30-60 minutes depending on the severity," he said further.
photo: Instagram/@basansoko
Once done, wash the pan again using dish soap. Even though it is clean again, do not use the pan immediately. Instead, drain it and wipe the entire surface with tissue.
The next process, the pan can be seasoned directly. In this process, he uses the last kitchen ingredient, namely cooking oil. Pour enough cooking oil into the pan and then put it on the stove.
"Heat it on the stove using high heat until it starts to smoke, then set the heat to medium and leave it for about 10-20 minutes," he said.
photo: Instagram/@basansoko
Well, the pan that has been cleaned and seasoned can be used as usual. To make it last longer, don't get tired of doing the seasoning process regularly.
"So it can last for decades, that would be cool," he said.
photo: Instagram/@basansoko
This video by Instagram user @basansoko has caught the attention of many people, as proven by the fact that it has been watched 105,000 times.
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