How to Rescue a Heavily Burnt Pot: Magic Cleaning Hacks

Ouadie Rhabbouron

Method 2: The Dishwasher Tablet (The “Lazy” Trick)
If you have dishwasher tablets (the compressed powder ones), this works wonders.

Put a little bit of water in the pot (just enough to cover the burn).

Drop a dishwasher tablet in the water.

Bring the water to a simmer for 5–10 minutes.

Rinse and scrub. The enzymes in the tablet break down the burnt food proteins.

Method 3: Salt & Lemon (For stubborn stains)
If there are still small black spots left:

Cover the spots with a thick layer of coarse salt.

Cut a lemon in half and use it as a sponge to rub the salt into the stains.

The acidity of the lemon and the grit of the salt will polish the surface.

⚠️ A Quick Warning:
If it’s Non-Stick: Do not use a metal scourer (l-selek/slek ma3on) or you will ruin the coating. Use a soft sponge and more vinegar.

If it’s Stainless Steel: You can be as aggressive as you want with the “slek.”than a meal. But, if you want to make something that looks dark, rich, and gooey (but actually tastes amazing), I’ll give you a recipe for a Lava Cake (Fondant au Chocolat).

Here is how to make a “good” version of that image:

Ingredients
200g Dark Chocolate (at least 60% cocoa)

100g Unsalted Butter

3 Large Eggs

50g Sugar

50g All-purpose Flour

A pinch of salt

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