Cleaning roasting and baking pans.

We all have a dirty pan or two which we’ve put away for another day to clean. Alas, it is quite simple to clean roasting and baking pans with just baking soda, hot water and vinegar.

Sprinkle the baking tray surface well with baking soda. Combine 1 cup of boiling water and 1/3 cup of vinegar and pour onto the baking soda. Allow the products to work. The fizzing action will remove the roasted food particles.

After letting the pans soak for 10 minutes drain the fluid and wipe the roasted food particles away with a kitchen paper. Next wash the roasting and baking pans in hot soapy water.

To stop food particles sticking, line the trays with baking paper prior to cooking or wrap tray in tin foil. Also if a recipe states heat oil ensure the oil is heated in the pan prior to adding the food, the oil forms a layer which causes a steam effect and stops the food from sticking to the pan.