One other way you may be able to deal with the sticky bits on the pan is to add small amount of water, wine, or vinegar (experiment to see what you like) at the very end of cooking your dish. Once you put 2-3 tablespoons in, rub against the stuff sticking to the bottom of the pan with a spoon or spatula. It should loosen and dissolve, leaving your pan much cleaner. Added bonus is that this can create tasty sauce!
Caveat! It won't be a nummy sauce if the sticky bits are actually black and are burned. In this case, turn the stove down and cook everything slower.
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Date: 2009-04-11 06:19 pm (UTC)Caveat! It won't be a nummy sauce if the sticky bits are actually black and are burned. In this case, turn the stove down and cook everything slower.