Can I Restore This Thrift Shop All-Clad Pan?

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2022
  • Cookware can get downright icky, whether it's yours or a piece you got second-hand. Chef and food writer Matt Degen shows how to bring new life to a pan, using an All-Clad stainless steel piece he scored for $5 at the thrift shop.
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  • @onwednesdayswewearpink2761
    @onwednesdayswewearpink2761 Год назад +61

    I have found THREE Allclad skillets in the last 2 years at 2 thrift stores about an hour apart. Yesterday I found the $350 Professional 14 inch skillet WITH LID of my dreams for $5.99!!!!!! It is in very good condition, just moderate scratches and a large amount of crusted on FOOD residue..yes actual food.. But I had tears in my eyes when I was in WalMart buying more Barkeepers Friend. Thank you Jesus, I will cherish this the rest of my life.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад +4

      Wonderful!! I can feel your elation. Thanks for watching and happy cooking 🙏

    • @curtisrobinson7962
      @curtisrobinson7962 Год назад

      Q: Doesn't anyone like Cameo better than Barkeeper's?
      A: Nope.

  • @robinorear4307
    @robinorear4307 Год назад +54

    I work at a thrift store and believe me, the cookware you find there is amazing!
    I have an unbelievable collection I've bought a piece or two at a time.

    • @sashineb.2114
      @sashineb.2114 Год назад +4

      At Goodwill, I found a Staub cast iron, 5 quart pumpkin "cocotte" (Dutch oven). It was brand new, with the tags still on it. In the gourmet shops I had seen them for $425. I paid only $15. Brand new!

    • @drasco61084
      @drasco61084 Год назад +1

      @@sashineb.2114 and people will balk at $15 for a piece of cookware in a thrift store not even knowing how much it is new. I'm like if you want something disposable they sell crappy brand new pots and pans at the dollar store... Some people throw away a pot just cause they burned it. Um keep away from the good quality stuff then leave it for someone who will actually appreciate it...

    • @hananmartin3438
      @hananmartin3438 Год назад +1

      @@sashineb.2114 That's amazing, people just don't know what they have and just get rid of it.

    • @sashineb.2114
      @sashineb.2114 Год назад +1

      @@hananmartin3438 Yes, very true. If the pot had been gently used and in very good condition, I would have been very happy. But, to get a brand new pot with the stickers and tag still on it was unbelievable. Another good deal I got (online) recently was a Kenwood Chef Titanium mixer, with the food processor and blender attachments. Kenwood is the British version of the US KitchenAid mixer. It would have cost $700 in the stores but I got it for $60 (sixty).

    • @sashineb.2114
      @sashineb.2114 Год назад +1

      @@drasco61084 Yes, that's true. It just goes to show the value of shopping in the thrift stores. I once got a Lagostina chef's knife for $3.00 in a thrift shop. I like it as much as my Wusthof and Henckels knives.

  • @KevKevAllen
    @KevKevAllen Год назад +202

    I use Bar Keepers Friend, but you HAVE TO LET IT DWELL before scrubbing. If you just dust it on and scrub it won’t do much. Make a paste, spread it in, let it sit for a bit, then scrub/rinse.

    • @ra1der5
      @ra1der5 Год назад +8

      Exactly right!
      Score yourself ten bonus points. Do not pass GO! Do not collect $200.

    • @patriciamorgan6545
      @patriciamorgan6545 Год назад +10

      Making the paste is key.

    • @joeschmo7957
      @joeschmo7957 Год назад +8

      Strange that it doesn't indicate this on the container instructions. No, it does not "go without saying".

    • @ra1der5
      @ra1der5 Год назад +6

      @@joeschmo7957 Try making a paste and letting it work on its own for a while. If you find it doesn’t make it easier to remove the burnt on gunk, then do as you please. No one will stop you from having ketchup on your baked potato and sour cream on your French fries.

    • @JillLalande
      @JillLalande Год назад +5

      True! I explain it like old school car wax. You made a paste, rubbed it in, let it dry, the buffed it off. Works like a charm in situations like this and for cleaners for glass top stoves.

  • @karodora
    @karodora Год назад +6

    When my home was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005-it was flooded with 14-ft of muddy salt water-I figured my All-Clad cookware could be salvaged. The funky water remained in the area for a couple of weeks until it could be drained away. To my dismay (horror) when I attempted to clean my All-Clad cookware, I found that whatever was in that water affected the aluminum core on the rim of each pot/pan. It caused the stainless steel to pull away from the aluminum core, as if it had been peeled back-everything ended up in a dumpster. Over the years I’ve replaced many of the items I lost, but haven’t yet found any at the Thrift Store! My comment here is in no way intended to disparage any All-Clad product or process; I love every All-Clad item I own. The water that flooded my community destroyed many things that we thought could be salvaged. The Hurricane Ian damage in Florida has brought back painful memories. Please pray for the people there-I know what an uphill battle they’re facing.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад +1

      Praying indeed. Thank you for sharing your story and your understanding of the agonizing ordeal that so many others are also facing due to Ian. May you be blessed. 🙏

  • @JillLalande
    @JillLalande Год назад +18

    Over twenty years ago my mom bought me (new! Imagine the cost!) All-Clad measuring cups and spoons. I noticed right away that they were heavier than my actual pots (the cups looked like mini pots) and I loved everything about them. Since then, I too have built up a thrift store collection of cookware. It’s always a thrill to see the distinctive area where the handle meets the post from a distance. I’ve picked up some UGLY cookware and made it beautiful. Great video, not much that I do different either other than make a paste out of the barkeeps friends, let it dry, and then buff it off.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад +3

      Fantastic! And I do the same on eyeing the handles first to see if it’s a treasure. 😀 Happy cooking!

  • @k2mdk
    @k2mdk Год назад +2

    Great Video Thank you for taking the time to make it. I can now clean up some of my pans to a better sheen. Thank you again.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      You’re welcome and thanks for watching. One additional tip I’ve since learned is to strap on some gloves if you’re doing a prolonged cleaning with Barkeepers - it can irritate some hands. Cheers!

  • @_GOATish
    @_GOATish 2 месяца назад +2

    I stumbled across this video about a year ago and something about it kickstarted an obsession with cookware and cooking. I've been meaning to thank you but life keeps getting busy. Anyway, thanks Chef Matt.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  2 месяца назад +1

      Wow, I am absolutely thrilled to hear this. Thank you for letting me know! Happy cooking 👍

  • @blanca3543
    @blanca3543 Год назад +1

    This tutorial helped me revive my beloved Tefal saucepan from France. It looks brand new again, so THANK YOU!

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Thrilled to hear this! Thanks for watching and happy cooking :)

  • @nicknichols3810
    @nicknichols3810 Год назад +3

    Thank you Chef Matt, this was very helpful.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад +1

      Glad to hear! Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @Rollwithit699
    @Rollwithit699 Год назад +14

    What a great find! I too love shopping at Goodwill and have found some excellent quality pans, le Creuset Dutch oven, gorgeous ceramic bowls, quality cutting boards, etc.
    Consider using gloves when you scrub with BKF, as recommended on the back of the container. It's high in oxalates which causes severe aching in my hands and body after using it without gloves.
    Glad I found your channel today! ❤🌹

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад +2

      Thank you! Those are some fantastic finds. Happy hunting!

    • @mollywebb2437
      @mollywebb2437 11 месяцев назад +2

      Yes, use gloves. BKF is acid and will dry out your skin if you use much of it.

  • @MB-zg1sk
    @MB-zg1sk Год назад +22

    What a deal! I have barkeepers friend as a permanent fixture in my under sink cabinet.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад +1

      Ditto! Thanks for watching 🙏

    • @yissssss
      @yissssss Год назад

      It works amazing for taking rust off knives too

  • @Thanatos--
    @Thanatos-- Год назад +5

    First-time viewer, now a subscriber, and consider me inspired. I've probably walked by a few gems while lazy day thrifting thinking the pans were shot, but seeing how easy it is I will give it a try if I find a quality pan.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      So glad to hear! Thanks for watching and happy cooking 🙏

  • @debicaron6046
    @debicaron6046 Год назад +8

    Wow makes me wanna head to the thrift store, right now!! What a find!

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Do it! Happy hunting 😀

    • @sct4040
      @sct4040 Год назад

      The All-Clad last a lifetime.

  • @sonechkoUSA
    @sonechkoUSA Год назад +1

    Thank you very much for the wonderful cleaning tips and of course - for the inspiration!

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      You’re welcome and thanks for watching! 🙏

  • @zwiz77
    @zwiz77 Год назад +1

    As someone who has restored a lot of pans from thrift shopping that pans in really good condition good find 👍

  • @jeanlanz2344
    @jeanlanz2344 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for the detailed instructions on making the messed up pan look great!

  • @neiloppa2620
    @neiloppa2620 Год назад +2

    Congratulations on your find bro! That's exciting!

  • @chriswilkes4350
    @chriswilkes4350 Год назад +2

    Good video. Very helpful, Matt. Thanks.

  • @lastoeck
    @lastoeck Год назад +3

    I'm a long-time fan of BarKeeper's Friend. It's also great to use on stainless steel sinks. Shines them right up!. I enjoyed this video and have become a new subscriber. Thank you for the content!

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Thank you for watching and subscribing!

  • @DressedWithFlair
    @DressedWithFlair Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this! I have stainless steel kitchenware that I’d like to restore so I will be trying this very soon!

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Thanks for watching, and all the best in making that kitchenware shine again :-)

  • @dsparks149
    @dsparks149 Год назад +15

    Wow That was a great price for that pan and cleaned up very well.

  • @debradavid929
    @debradavid929 Год назад +11

    I’m a huge thrifter, as are two of my kids…. Just goes to show what some elbow grease and the good old, tried and true products can do! I use the original Barkeeps Friend all the time! I live on a small I.5 acre property with well and septic…. I use Barkeepers for loads of kitchen and bathroom cleaning…. Lol Fels-Naptha is a laundry staple and well as Borax! Amazing what kitchen finds are at thrift/secondhand shops!

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Indeed! Sounds like you have an idyllic place. 😀

  • @JeriAries
    @JeriAries Год назад

    What a steal!! Love to see you winning! Happy cooking!

  • @csmats5374
    @csmats5374 Год назад +37

    For the first cook I'd make a quick marinara sauce from fresh tomatoes because the acid in the tomatoes will put the final touch on cleaning the cooking surface and you'll have a nice pasta meal to boot.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад +5

      Great idea. Thanks for the inspiration!

    • @donotneed2250
      @donotneed2250 Год назад +1

      But I don't care for tomatoes. Now what?

    • @csmats5374
      @csmats5374 Год назад +10

      @@donotneed2250 Do a different first cook, obviously. Did you think the proper answer would be to do tomatoes anyway even you don't like tomatoes? Are you capable of making an independent decision? Good lord.

    • @donotneed2250
      @donotneed2250 Год назад +3

      @@csmats5374, 👀🤣🤣😂😅🤔

    • @AndyBHome
      @AndyBHome Год назад +2

      @@donotneed2250 if you don't like tomatoes you probably don't like sauerkraut either. But that would be a decent option - kielbasa and mushrooms simmered in sauerkraut.

  • @tectorgorch8698
    @tectorgorch8698 Год назад +1

    Love those little glass pots you get with the "Oui" yogurt; got a few myself.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Yes! That reminds me, I need to get more of the plastic lids made for them.

  • @Adeline9418
    @Adeline9418 8 месяцев назад +1

    A few years ago i found two different size Cuisinart fry pans. I cleaned them up like you. I love them!!!!

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  8 месяцев назад

      Right on! Great score 👍

  • @planesandcooking5142
    @planesandcooking5142 Год назад +27

    I've used oven cleaner in the past. Toxic fumes but, it gave like new results.

    • @jayparker96
      @jayparker96 Год назад

      Hmmm good idea!🤔

    • @lachatnoir1127
      @lachatnoir1127 5 месяцев назад

      Easy off has a low fumes spray. So much nicer to use

  • @colin101981
    @colin101981 Год назад +1

    Good job. It looks great quality cookware. Greetings from Mold, North Wales UK. 😄

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Thank you, and greetings from Southern California, USA.

  • @1remjr
    @1remjr Месяц назад +2

    I use BKF frequently and I have also rescued a large deep All-Clad skillet that I brought back to life. It is not necessary to use the metal brillo type pad that this gentlemen is using. I've cleaned much worse than this one that is in the video just by going over the pan a few times to remove everything. The major issue with the metal cleaning pad is it will and does scratch the highly polished stainless steel surface of your All-Clad cookware or any other bright finish cookware. You will end up with swirling scratch marks from the metal scrubbing pad. Those purple Scotch-Brite Dobie's work just fine, on Amazon, or I suppose anything like them, just no metal or hard plastic scrubbers. Surprisingly those plastic ones will also scratch a polished stainless steel surface. Bar Keeper's Friend does most of the work. I have seen some amazing transformations, especially one on an All-Clad tea kettle that was charred right up the sides and even inside.

  • @Juan67_Az
    @Juan67_Az Год назад +1

    Great video! Great way to make pots and pans look like new again. Quick tip spray easy off all over it first let it soak for 25 min then scrub off and wash with BKF.

  • @nuvigroovi
    @nuvigroovi 11 месяцев назад +1

    I love shopping at goodwill. A couple of months ago I bought a Le Creuset 3.5 quart dutch oven retailing for $360. for 10 bucks. Used oven cleaner to clean the bottom. Now looks and works great!

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  11 месяцев назад

      Amazing score!! Wow 🤩

  • @nm9412
    @nm9412 Год назад +1

    I would buy it from a thrift store, too. Do exactly what you did to make it look as new as possible! I have bought ceramic dishes that are worn out with pencil line marks type of stain. Bar keepers friend does wonders on make it like new again.

  • @zekelucente9702
    @zekelucente9702 Год назад +1

    Great find I’m now motivated to dial in my All Clad cookware. I have a full set of LTD and some aluminum pieces and the more heavily used pieces could use some work. Just bought the stainless scrubbers and Barkeepers Friend. Thanks.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Glad to hear. I have some All-Clad LTD myself (thrifted, too). I would be careful using the stainless steel scrubber on the anodized aluminum exterior, as it could scratch. Maybe try a paste first and nylon or plastic scrubber. If you need to use the stainless scrubber, try on a small, inconspicuous spot first. Cheers!

    • @zekelucente9702
      @zekelucente9702 Год назад

      @@IWantToCook only planned in the interior regular scouring powder does a good job on the anodized aluminum. Thanks.

  • @ticktock2383
    @ticktock2383 Год назад +10

    You can also go outside and use oven cleaner to do the back. Will make pan look like new.

  • @keetrandling4530
    @keetrandling4530 Год назад +1

    Found a set of very old Cast Iron pans on the side of the road, waiting for trashman. Scooped them up, soaked them several times. Took a table knife to the bottom of one which had rusted and then had the rust baked on so hard that it looked like part of the pan, hiding the logo. Scrubbed them all well, and seasoned them.
    Lots of elbow grease, but well worth the effort!
    Also found a small wok, and some well-made expensive cookware at thrift stores. Love thrift stores, and lets not forget Cookbooks!

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Love it! Thank you for giving new life to someone else’s “trash.” Happy cooking!

  • @adachannmentalhealthcrisis
    @adachannmentalhealthcrisis 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you! A pleasure to watch

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  3 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching! 🙏

    • @adachannmentalhealthcrisis
      @adachannmentalhealthcrisis 3 месяца назад

      @@IWantToCook I don't have the necessary patience to stay near the fire, so normally I put a timer and leave. It's the second time yesterday when I burned the pan. It automatically switched off, but too late. I didn't smell anything because the window was open and the kitchen door closed

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  3 месяца назад

      Eek! Stay safe and mind the flame 🙏

  • @fabou3
    @fabou3 Год назад +4

    Dawn power wash works very well! And yes, bar keepers friend works wonders

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад +1

      I like the scent of that stuff, too, in a weird way 🤪

  • @lawriefoster5587
    @lawriefoster5587 Год назад +1

    Fantastic!! New sub here...I love bringing things back to as new
    condition!! Off to my thrift stores.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel, and happy thrift store hunting :)

  • @Chutney1luv
    @Chutney1luv Год назад +1

    Fantastic! Where were you last year, when I threw out some pans, that I burnt up? You found a great deal! You also did an amazing job on that pan!] I have "Barkeppers Friend" under my sink, in liquid form!
    Grilled Cheese, in that pan and a bowl of tomato soup seasoned with roasted garlic and spices, sounds delicious right now! Thank you for sharing.. 🤗

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Sounds delicious! Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @kaylahensley1581
    @kaylahensley1581 Год назад +9

    Our thrift shops usually only have scratched up Teflon skillets and assorted margarine lids without the matching tubs.

  • @wingolden
    @wingolden Год назад +1

    Bar keepers friend is the best remedy for all my thrift store all clads. 😊😊 I never use steel balls on them.

  • @bunkyman8097
    @bunkyman8097 Год назад +17

    What a treasure you have! I love going to thrift stores.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад +2

      Thank you! Thrifting is so much fun. Happy hunting 😀

  • @cookeeee1962
    @cookeeee1962 Год назад +1

    Elbow grease a must !! Good job 👏

  • @angharisal54
    @angharisal54 Год назад +2

    I also collect Allclad cookwares since I don't like those layered varieties, like you I buy them at yard sales and thrift stores cause they're expensive but when it comes to removing those burnt spots I use sprayed on degreaser or easy off wait for 15 minutes and scrub them looking like new!

  • @aaronhalsted7762
    @aaronhalsted7762 Год назад +23

    Here is a neat trick I picked up. If your oven has a self-cleaning option, you can put any skillet that does not have a wooden handle in the oven during a self-cleaning cycle. When the cycle is finished, almost all the gunk will be gone. This is really useful for skillets that have tons of caked on grit and grime.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Great tip! Thank you 🙏

    • @dianeroome972
      @dianeroome972 Год назад +1

      I just soak with hot water and then spray with oven cleaner, sometimes I will put it in a warm oven. I wouldn't put it in a self cleaning oven. BKF is recommended by the All Clad company. Nice find!

    • @dianeroome972
      @dianeroome972 Год назад +3

      PS: I also use oven cleaner on second-hand Pyrex™ to restore them to like new without all the scrubbing. Oven cleaner is bad for the environment, but keeps cookware out of the landfill.

    • @aaronhalsted7762
      @aaronhalsted7762 Год назад +1

      @@dianeroome972 That is a possibility, but the issue is that oven cleaner, as you mentioned, is somewhat harsh on the environment because it has to be so strong to attack oven buildup.
      On the other hand, if your pan is a simple metal spatula, as shown in this video, then there should be no real reason to not use the oven self-clean function, especially if you have caked on gunk or it is in really hard to reach areas. The self-clean function simply heats up the oven to the temperature that is sufficient to convert any organic material (such as the black gunk) to literal ash, making it easy to wash away.
      It also has the advantage of following the adage "work smarter, not harder". However, using oven cleaner for pans and such that are glass or have a wooden handle is probably a really good option.

    • @TamarLitvot
      @TamarLitvot Год назад +1

      @@aaronhalsted7762 I’ve used the self-clean feature on my oven for cast iron pans that are full of rough, caked on stuff. It gets them back to their original bare metal state, ready for proper seasoning . (Not for cast iron that already has a nice seasoned finish of course!)
      If you wait to do this until your oven needs cleaning anyway, you’re using energy more efficiently!

  • @lisabradshaw8944
    @lisabradshaw8944 10 месяцев назад +1

    I just picked up an Allclad pan just like this one and it also has a lid! I'm watching this video because mine also needs to be cleaned. I hope I can restore it

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  10 месяцев назад +1

      Excellent find! It should polish up nicely with some Barkeepers. Wear gloves if you need to go as heavy as I did; Barkeepers Friend is quite strong. Cheers!

  • @saintrude
    @saintrude Год назад +1

    LOL, you clean with the exact same products I use. I rarely need anything else, but if I do, I'm not afraid to use oven cleaner, especially when there are crevices with burnt-in grease, like around that handle.

  • @cindyms.1237
    @cindyms.1237 Год назад +1

    I use Bar Keepers Friend but not the pots and pans one. It works so much better when you make a paste with it. I clean all of my stainless steel pans in it and never use steel wool to clean them.

  • @khawlahkhawlah1988
    @khawlahkhawlah1988 Год назад +2

    Just spray it with oven cleaner, wrap in cling film over night and scrub with steel in the morning. I also use big pot with boiling water and I add citric acid to make these things shine. I restore tea stainless steel kettles from thrifts store and other small items with this method and then I use steel wool for stainless steel. They are shiny like new. After that I wash it in dishwasher and try with tea towel

  • @HiVizCamo
    @HiVizCamo Год назад +15

    I find gloves mandatory while using cleansers like BKF, or even Ajax/Comet, absolutely murder on the nail beds laters 😮

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Good advice!

    • @JohnJohn-ts6ux
      @JohnJohn-ts6ux Год назад

      Can you say something I don't know which it works, how about oven cleaner it's pretty strong stuff, when cleaning ovens, hope you return my comment thanks

  • @how2pick4name
    @how2pick4name Год назад +3

    Hi, I stumbled onto this and wanted to say we have these "miracle sponges" here in the Netherlands. They are white and sort of have the consistency of like those green blocks florists put flowers in.
    They work like erasers for pencils. I had some crap on my windows after they worked on my balcony and I tried EVERYTHING to get it off.
    Took one of those "sponges" and goodbye greasy spot. They are truly magical, I actually remove hair dye from things with them and we (women) all know how hard that stuff is to get off anything.
    no idea if you have them there but there you go, get them if you see them, they're awesome.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад +1

      Yes! This sounds like the Magic Eraser we have here (brand name), plus their various knock-offs. These indeed work wonders. I just used one on my porcelain sink yesterday. I don’t know how they work, but they work wonders. Thanks for watching and happy cooking! 😀

  • @sunriseboy4837
    @sunriseboy4837 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great job.

  • @ksbrook1430
    @ksbrook1430 Год назад +4

    Never tried Bar Keepers Friend. Will give it a try.

  • @Subgunman
    @Subgunman Год назад +2

    I go the extra mile and use 2000 grit wet or dry emery paper an polish out those scratches, a little water and some elbow grease, follow it in a circular direction with the pans own polish lines. You can go with finer papers for a mirror finish.

  • @mrsmcdonald9363
    @mrsmcdonald9363 Год назад +2

    Barkeepers Friend is great stuff.
    The easiest way to remove a sticker is to put another sticker on top of it, press firmly, then pull them off together. If you have lots of stickers to remove, keep stacking them. Some will leave a little residue, but not much.

  • @looloo6322
    @looloo6322 Год назад +2

    I've bought some heavy duty copper pots and pans that way. A little soaking in citric acid, then wet sanding , then a polish with a buffer. With a little elbow grease and a buffing dish on a drill and I have a $1500 set of pots and pans for a under $50.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Amazing! Copper cookware is so hard to find in my thrift stores, and is special indeed. Way to go!

  • @robinafrica3456
    @robinafrica3456 Год назад +2

    All-Clad is the best cookware!! It’s expensive but you can sometimes find it at Home Goods, TJ Maxx etc.! All-Clad is all I use from a crockpot to a small sauce pan!!
    Oven cleaner works very well to clean all pots and pans!!

    • @kathyastrom1315
      @kathyastrom1315 Год назад

      About 15 years ago, I got a Le Creuset kettle at TJ Maxx for under $30-it now goes for $115.

  • @deidrecalabro5725
    @deidrecalabro5725 Год назад

    I Bought an all clad 8qt stock pot for $35 bucks at a thrift store! Good find and clean

  • @hepgeoff
    @hepgeoff Год назад +1

    Great video, thanks! That’s quite a score to find that All-Clad. I’ve never seen one at a thrift store before. I’m assuming that’s a D3 not a D5.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад +1

      Thank you! And by the age of this I think you are correct: D3 would better fit its timeline. Cheers 🙏

  • @user-pd7lx9nw8t
    @user-pd7lx9nw8t Год назад +1

    Agreed thrifts allow one to find super deals on aspirational products. Easy Off oven cleaner works wonders on all sorts of burnt on lifting residue on stainless or porcelain coated pans with very little effort. It dissolves gunk in crevices and grooves that can be challenging to clean by scrubbing.

  • @DaleRussell2
    @DaleRussell2 Год назад +1

    Awesome! 👍

  • @ginagonzalez5128
    @ginagonzalez5128 5 месяцев назад +1

    I've never heard of them very cool

  • @robyndismon394
    @robyndismon394 Год назад +7

    The gunk in the nook and crannies will come out completely if you submerge the entire pan in boiling water for up to 15 minutes.
    Baking soda also runs a close second if you don't have barkeepers friend!😅

  • @AlexRamirez-du8yl
    @AlexRamirez-du8yl Год назад +1

    Great job 👍

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Thank you!

    • @AlexRamirez-du8yl
      @AlexRamirez-du8yl Год назад

      I just found your channel today really love finding some thing and bringing it back to glory I’m gonna subscribe to you today and check out what you doing PS. Love a thrift store

  • @charlesk8578
    @charlesk8578 Год назад +1

    I found a D5 years ago in a thrift store for $11. I didn't know what the pan was, but knew of the All Clad branding so I picked it up. Mine was in much worse shape than yours, something was clearly burnt in it and they didn't even try to clean it. Blue can oven cleaner on the bottom to break up the carbon, and steel wool with a soap/barkeeper's friend, a lot of elbow grease, and it's now my favorite pan! A trip to a different thrift store scored me a lid that fit the pan for $1.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад +1

      Great score!! Elbow grease + thrifting for the win.

  • @KatjamiErosEa
    @KatjamiErosEa Год назад +1

    I stumbled upon a 12 piece Tramontina stainless steel cookware set for $40. (Amazon $325) the only pan that looked used/burned was the 8" saute pan. I sprayed oven cleaner on the pan and wrapped it in plastic wrap and then placed in a plastic bag and placed in cold oven overnight. the pan looks almost new!! I Will soon be proficient at cooking with my Tramontina stainless steel set!! Thank you for your video!!

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Fantastic find and so glad you restored it. Thanks for watching and happy cooking!

  • @jshireley
    @jshireley 6 месяцев назад +2

    Use a heatgun to remove stickers or any other kind of adhesive. Warm it up for about 20-30 seconds, comes right off.

  • @yonglianglong9409
    @yonglianglong9409 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the tips! Could you make a similar video but for non-stick pans? The outside of my nonstick pan has accumulated some polymerized grease and I cannot get rid of it for the life of me. Thank you!

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад +1

      Thank you for watching! Great suggestion 🙏

  • @rlewis1203
    @rlewis1203 Год назад +1

    I found a 10 inch all clad stainless pan from goodwill , it was in good condition too. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @josephhaynes3017
    @josephhaynes3017 Год назад +5

    Bon Ami works just fine too !
    I Would never use a steel pad . Get gloves and heat the pan first then scrub . Dawn power wash is amazing !

  • @bonniepwtf
    @bonniepwtf Год назад +1

    Very helpful, 😊

  • @dustysgarden2254
    @dustysgarden2254 Год назад

    Oven cleaner works a treat on pot and pan WITHOUT non stick.
    Melts the crud off and shine like brand new.

  • @eileen4175
    @eileen4175 Год назад +6

    I’ve used bar keeper and it risked me every time. I am guilty of using easy off on my all clad 🤷🏻‍♀️ works great

  • @CatherineC.2123
    @CatherineC.2123 Год назад +11

    Voila. Starts with a "v."

  • @johndoe-ek6vl
    @johndoe-ek6vl 8 месяцев назад +1

    I use stainless scrubbers on my cast iron too. A lot of people make way too much of a deal about the seasoning. It takes me like 5 minutes to recoat the inside with oil and heat it on the stove.

  • @mjremy2605
    @mjremy2605 6 месяцев назад +1

    1. I use a heat gun or blow dryer (slower) to heat the sticky label and it comes right off, even most of the glue. Rub with mineral spirits to remove the sticky residue. Wipe off with paper towels, soap up for last bit of polishing.
    An Angle grinder with crimped wire cup brush is next level. Last step, rub down with Flitz, then polish.

  • @npm1421
    @npm1421 Год назад +1

    Changing my non stick to stainless steel cookware kinda new job for me

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад +1

      It can be tricky at first, but I bet that stainless steel pan will long outlive a nonstick. Thanks for watching and happy cooking 🙏

  • @NGEvangeliman
    @NGEvangeliman 9 месяцев назад +1

    You can get by with baking soda as well. Tales longer to soak in but if you got time it will probably get that pan clean.

  • @mariehud7382
    @mariehud7382 Год назад +1

    Has anyone heard of using Mr Clean erasers? They do a wonderful job on pots and pans, I was amazed. And cleaning your stove, outstanding.

  • @craiggoebbel1241
    @craiggoebbel1241 11 месяцев назад

    Pan fry wild caught prawns in that wonderful find.

  • @samanthahunter4176
    @samanthahunter4176 Год назад +1

    I found a macro Pierre white copper pot at a thrift store for $4 and revere ware stainless steel 10 inch pan for $6. Had no idea until bar keepers friend cleaned them up.

  • @xavierfisherman7440
    @xavierfisherman7440 Год назад +2

    OMG I have found some good deals at my local second hand shop. All clad roaster for $9 , the sticker from William Sonoma was still on the bottom. A stainless steel Le Creuset saucier for $12, 10 inch all clad and a 7 inch all clad frying pans paid less than $16 for both. For cleaning I use Bon Ami and baking soda and OMG good as new. Make a paste with the cleaning agents it works just fine.

  • @lisapino6739
    @lisapino6739 Год назад

    I just subscribed to your channel. I'm really looking forward to watching some more of your videos.
    I'm going to cook some Pierogies with Saurkraut onions butter and Kielbasa. 😋

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Thank you so much! That sounds like a delicious meal. Happy cooking 😀

    • @lisapino6739
      @lisapino6739 Год назад

      @@IWantToCook It really is delivered

  • @susancorvalan6765
    @susancorvalan6765 Год назад +1

    I would use a buffer with a mildly abrasive pad. Then season it for restored nonstick effect.

  • @jw3521
    @jw3521 Год назад +1

    Bar Keepers friend is a light acid. Always wear gloves and eye protection. If you have sensitive skin you will feel it almost immediatly so be safe. I do use it and it does work as shown. also i always use soap and water afterwards to make sure all the chemical is gone

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Great advice. After this scrubbing, my hands definitely felt it. Use gloves, friends!

  • @onesimplechef
    @onesimplechef Год назад +2

    Nice job chef Matt!...but I have a faster way only takes 2 minutes and NO scrubbing

  • @Polar_Ted
    @Polar_Ted Год назад +1

    Bar keepers friend is my goto.. I have about 5 thrifted All-Clad pans plus a roasting pan and maybe 2 dozen thrifted Cephalon Tri-Ply pans.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Nice! Those are some fantastic scores. You saved serious $$$.

  • @jamlinc
    @jamlinc Год назад

    I have been lucky enough to find a few pieces of All-Clad at Goodwill.

  • @MA-mh1vs
    @MA-mh1vs Год назад +1

    I see skillets like this at the thrift store and have always passed them up since they were always in bad shape. I never realized they were worth so much money and could be cleaned up without scratching them up to bad.

    • @tomr3422
      @tomr3422 Год назад +1

      I have several thrift store finds, I find it easier to wash them then spray them down with oven cleaner and place them in a air tight plastic bag for 24 hours usually gets most of the gunk off and then resort to the aggresive stuf only when I have too.

  • @thekingtroll2
    @thekingtroll2 Год назад +1

    I use a palm sander! It's true. I put a very small grit on my palm sander. I take my pan in the garage and turn it upside down. That sander will remove that baked on stains in no time at all. Let's talk cast iron pans. How many times do we go to a yard sale or flea market and see rusted cast iron pans. Again, I take one in the garage with rough sand paper and go all around the bottom and sides. (Use a mask so you don't breathe in the rust dust). When I turn the pan over, I take a small putty knife and scrape the bottom of the pan clean from everything that might be left on it. I have sand paper for metal.
    When cast iron pans are poured they'll have small pits. I sand the bottom of the inside until it is as smooth as glass. Then with no rust on the pan and the bottom is sanded smooth, I take it in to give it a good washing and drying. Then, of course, we all know you need to season the pan and bake it in the oven.
    A small palm sander not only works wonders, it works fast so if you have a problem using your hands and arms, it is a labor saver. That can take some muscle getting rid of that burnt on stains on the bottoms.
    Cookie sheets. How many times have you seen people pull out their cookie sheets and they are stained beyond belief. Again, let's go back to the garage. Lay that cookie sheet flat and sand it with the finest grit you have. You'll have that cookie sheet as smooth as the day you bought it. I have never tried that Dawn foam yet. I just put it in my cart for the store delivery.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      Wonderful advice. Thanks so much. Sounds like I need a palm sander in my life. Cheers!

  • @jeffhoenig8979
    @jeffhoenig8979 Год назад +1

    Do you have a video on not gluing your food to the bottom of that pan? I've had some bad luck with it.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      I don’t but I get that request often, so I’ll make one. Thank you!

  • @geoffdundee
    @geoffdundee Год назад +1

    you can get rid of alot of score marks by using chrome/metal polish available from car accessory stores......i use it on my stainless steel kitchen draineer & sink - makes it almost new looking......use it on your chromed kitchen taps too :)

  • @RRaucina
    @RRaucina Год назад +1

    Use LYE! Mix your own or use oven cleaner. Then start into the soap and scrubbing phase. Use a Dremel wire brush on the exterior tight spots. Then, if you are really a craftsman, buff it with rouge and a cloth wheel. Better than new.

  • @dianaong4989
    @dianaong4989 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great job 👏 👍... I was wondering why does new stainless steel pan have black marks like black lines and black dots in it. It's brand new, never used? Is this normal? Safe to use?

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  11 месяцев назад

      If it’s new I’d think it would be shiny. Perhaps there is some dust or debris/residue from manufacturing process? Regardless, some soap and Barkeepers Friend should shine it up. Cheers!

  • @MC-gt6yp
    @MC-gt6yp Год назад +2

    Jif works best for wash. This pan is a good deal ; it doesn’t look that bad.

  • @stuntdoll
    @stuntdoll 8 месяцев назад +1

    All clad is great, it's something that you can pass on to your children.

  • @Tratios
    @Tratios Год назад

    Good you can find good deal at thift store, a number of thift stores are now selling at retail prices on used items.

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  Год назад

      I’ve noticed this, too. Some stores seem to know what they have, while I others have no clue or just want to churn inventory. Still, I find it fun to hunt. Cheers!

  • @patrickramos7372
    @patrickramos7372 11 месяцев назад

    Hi Chef! Wondering if you would recommend easy off as well, want to know your opinion on it. Thank you

    • @IWantToCook
      @IWantToCook  11 месяцев назад

      That might just work! I’ve never used it on a pan, but other commenters say it works. Maybe try on a small spot or a grody pan you don’t care much about before going full throttle on your precious ones 👍

  • @barbaraanderson4175
    @barbaraanderson4175 Год назад +1

    Bar keeper friend works to clean the pans. I have a lot of all clad skillets and have cleaned them with bar keeper friend. I found an all clad slow cooker for $15.00. Looked like it wasn’t even used.

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    @fromthepeanutgallery1084 Год назад +1

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