How do you remove burnt stuff from stainless steel pan?

Answer 1

Soak in soapy water overnight. Lather, rinse, repeat. Sometimes this can take days. But it will come off. If it is really bad and after you get the debris off, you may have to shine it back with steel wool. But, this is worth it. This is stainless, not some crappy aluminum that I would probably tell you to throw in the gutter and git anutter. If it got so hot that it turned blueish, it's still OK. But, it won't look like it did. Unless it's really thin, cheap Chinese job, it's still worth it.

Answer 2

Put a couple of tablespoons of baking soda (more for serious episodes) and water in the pot or pan and heat to a boil. Let it soak until it cools and then clean with dish soap and a plastic scouring pad. You can simmer it longer if it needs a second try and /or add the dish soap to the baking soda solution. Or try a cup of vinegar instead also mixed with water and then boiled / simmered. Or try 1/2 cup of hydrogen peroxide and soak without heat. I like the baking soda method best.