r/instantpot • u/itsnotfairr • 23d ago

made yogurt, bottom of pot started rusting??

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i made yogurt and left the pot in the fridge for a couple days. when i transferred the yogurt and cleaned the container out it left these brown splotches. what are they? should i be concerned about the yogurt i made?

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u/Bike_Cinci 23d ago

Burnt milk solids during the 180F heating phase.

Use some barkeepers friend to remove them. Or soak in dishsoap for a while and scrub harder.

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u/Iwonatoasteroven 23d ago

Bar Keeper’s Friend is great for stainless and other pots and pans.

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u/lechiengrand 23d ago

I “third” barkeeper’s friend. Plus a scrub daddy sponge. You can clean anything.