Loosen the food debris by filling the pan with water and bringing it to a boil. Use baking soda and distilled white vinegar for a chemical-free way to clean burnt pans. Avoid scrubbing burnt pans with ...

Rai Mincey is a food writer and baking enthusiast whose focuses include culinary history, seasonal cooking, and Southern cuisine. She splits her time between Birmingham, Alabama, and Tulum, Mexico.