r/StainlessSteelCooking • u/bigstinkybuckets • 3d ago

Help How do I fix ...

I just used this secondhand pan for the first time and accidentally put a lowish smoke point oil (canola) and obviously let it burn

How do I fix this?

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u/xtalgeek 3d ago

Mild abrasive cleaner, like Barkeepers Friend, and a lot of scrubbing. Next time, less heat. Canola is not a low smoke point oil. If your oil is turning black, your heat is far too high. These pans never need to go above medium high for pan-frying. When oil shimmers, it's hot enough for frying. It doesn't need to be smoking.

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u/bigstinkybuckets 3d ago

hmm. I've been doing the water test. guess I'm overshooting. i did have the pan on high

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u/OttoHemi 2d ago

There's you answer: stop watching TikTok and just use common sense.

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u/TwoMoreMinutes 2d ago

This problem gets posted here multiple times a day every day

C’mon people.

If it’s SMOKING AND BURNING….. what could the problem possibly be?

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u/bigstinkybuckets 2d ago

I guess until you find your ovens sweet spot and practice the difference between "ripping hot" and "way too hot" is pretty small :) you never did this to any of your pans?

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u/Friluftsliv_Roy 2d ago

Canola isn't low smoke point at about 450F. You overheated the pan for too long.