Can I Restore This Thrift Shop All-Clad Pan?

[@onwednesdayswewearpink2761]

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]

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

[@curtisrobinson7962]

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

[@robinorear4307]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@sashineb.2114]

@@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]

@@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]

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]

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

[@patriciamorgan6545]

Making the paste is key.

[@joeschmo7957]

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

[@ra1der5]

@@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]

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.

[@JillLalande]

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]

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

[@Rollwithit699]

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]

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

[@mollywebb2437]

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

[@karodora]

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]

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. 🙏

[@csmats5374]

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]

Great idea. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@donotneed2250]

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

[@csmats5374]

@@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]

@@csmats5374, 👀🤣🤣😂😅🤔

[@AndyBHome]

@@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.

[@debradavid929]

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]

Indeed! Sounds like you have an idyllic place. 😀

[@_GOATish]

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]

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

[@MB-zg1sk]

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

[@IWantToCook]

Ditto! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@yissssss]

It works amazing for taking rust off knives too

[@Thanatos--]

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]

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

[@nuvigroovi]

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]

Amazing score!! Wow 🤩

[@dsparks149]

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

[@caretakerfochr3834]

Yeah, he spent way more on the cleaners.

[@angharisal54]

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!

[@IWantToCook]

Bravo!!

[@debicaron6046]

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

[@IWantToCook]

Do it! Happy hunting 😀

[@sct4040]

The All-Clad last a lifetime.

[@khawlahkhawlah1988]

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

[@ticktock2383]

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

[@devinthomas4866]

Exactly

[@robinafrica3456]

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]

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

[@eminbc]

Cookware stays looking nice if you clean it well after every use. I found one totally blackened on inside and got it sparkling.

[@KatjamiErosEa]

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]

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

[@HiVizCamo]

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

[@IWantToCook]

Good advice!

[@JohnJohn-ts6ux]

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

[@planesandcooking5142]

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

[@jayparker96]

Hmmm good idea!🤔

[@lachatnoir1127]

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

[@Juan67_Az]

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.

[@IWantToCook]

Thank you!

[@zwiz77]

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

[@how2pick4name]

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]

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! 😀

[@even4175]

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

[@christinespence5039]

same

[@Adeline9418]

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

[@IWantToCook]

Right on! Great score 👍

[@blanca3543]

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

[@IWantToCook]

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

[@zekelucente9702]

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]

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]

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

[@josephhaynes3017]

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 !

[@lawriefoster5587]

Good to know about Dawn Power wash!?

[@monkeyrun]

I wonder if you can just throw it in the oven and turn on the self clean cycle.

[@IWantToCook]

Quite possibly. I haven’t tried that, but good thought.

[@robyndismon394]

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!😅

[@IWantToCook]

Good tip. Thanks!

[@keetrandling4530]

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]

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

[@looloo6322]

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]

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

[@k2mdk]

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]

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!

[@lastoeck]

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]

Thank you for watching and subscribing!

[@mjremy2605]

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.

[@fabou3]

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

[@IWantToCook]

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

[@Subgunman]

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.

[@nm9412]

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.

[@mrsmcdonald9363]

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.

[@IWantToCook]

Great tip. Thank you 🙏

[@LesliePrincipato]

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.

[@IWantToCook]

Great advice!

[@saintrude]

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.

[@xtinctube7283]

I would have sprayed the whole thing with oven cleaner ..and stick in a hot oven. ...less scratching..or soak it in a bath of sodium hydroxide.

[@charlesk8578]

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]

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

[@grochek1]

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]

Great tip! Thank you 🙏

[@dianeroome972]

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]

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.

[@grochek1]

@@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]

@@grochek1 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!

[@jayme5280]

Your Goodwill has good pricing. My local store would price a skillet in similar or worse condition for $20+.

[@IWantToCook]

Yes, I’ve noticed it varies state by state and even city by city. This one in Orange County, California, is my favorite.

[@jayme5280]

​​​@@IWantToCookI got lucky in an out of town Goodwill this weekend and I used the tip you mentioned about looking at handles among a sea of items to quickly recognize quality brands. The angle of the All Clad handle stuck out to me and I was able to score a D3 1qt sauce pan for $6. :) Awesome find. All Clad isn't my favorites due to the handles (I prefer Viking) but I am not crazy to pass up a good pan at a great price.

[@IWantToCook]

@@jayme5280 Fantastic score! Bravo!!

[@jonlouis2582]

Nice! I too found an almost identical pan in a thrift store, and it cleaned up beautifully. The bottom isn't perfectly flat, but it works well. The next time I went to that Goodwill a few weeks later it had closed.

[@IWantToCook]

Wow, sounds like that mill was destined for you. Thanks for watching and happy cooking! 👍

[@karlbe8414]

I think you could have just focused on the interior surface of the pan and ignored the bottom. I saw significant scratch marks inside the pan, that will not aid in your non stick cooking. I think buffing out the inside is key.

[@twist3d537]

it's not a non stick pan

[@karlbe8414]

@@twist3d537 I know its not a "non stick" pan. But scratch marks inside will make food stick more...

[@markrush5013]

after its seasoned it will be nonstick.steel can seasoned just like cast iron.

[@anthonymatthews3698]

@@karlbe8414 in theory yes, but in practice if the pan is heated properly before adding the oil and food it will be sufficiently nonstick.

[@mikefinnegan740]

One sure-fire way to scratch your stainless steel All Clad? Use a green scrubbing pad. For everyday cleaning use the stainless steel (metal) scrubber shown at 3:53, because, as you mentioned, that is its intended purpose. I had a credentialed chef/owner explain the difference after I (temporarily) ruined one of her favorite sautée pans. Of course, by “explain” I mean, yelled. But, then she gave me a rubbing compound to remove the scratches left by the green scrubby and the pan finished looking brand new. Any gourmet homeware shop should have such a polishing compound. NEVER use green scrubbies on any stainless steel item.

[@lostcat9lives322]

None of that matters.

[@dylan-nguyen]

@@lostcat9lives322 yeah I think OP is getting confused with carbon steel. the green pads will scrub off the seasoning but won't matter for stainless.

[@lostcat9lives322]

@@dylan-nguyen Screw all this. Buy a George Foreman grill at a secondhand store. Don't Worry. Be Happy.

[@curiouscat3384]

Thank you

[@dabear324]

@@dylan-nguyenthe green pad scratched the heck out of that pan. You can see it when he does the close up. Always use the blue non-scratching.

[@jshireley]

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

[@my2003nsx]

TIp: Make a slurry with the bar keepers friend, let set for few minutes then scrub. I find it works better that way. I have a lot of All clad, D3 and copper core.

[@IWantToCook]

Good to know. Thank you! 🙏

[@Chutney1luv]

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]

Sounds delicious! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@dianaong4989]

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]

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!

[@1remjr]

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.

[@drh3rd]

What happens meaning how can one rescue an expensive stainless steel pan that had a metal scrubber used on it for a moment. Now has scratches on it. Not terrible, but still there. How can one resurface, repolish, a high performance stainless steel pan?

[@cindyms.1237]

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.

[@wingolden]

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

[@johndoe-ek6vl]

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.

[@lisabradshaw8944]

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]

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!

[@yonglianglong9409]

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]

Thank you for watching! Great suggestion 🙏

[@hepgeoff]

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]

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

[@meanderingmuse8101]

Very nice pan! I've used ketchup to get gunk off cookware. Spread the ketchup on the pan, let it sit for a while then scrub off the gunk. The acids in the ketchup break up the baked on grease.

[@IWantToCook]

No kidding?! I’ve never heard of this method and will have to try it. Thanks for the tip!

[@1whitecottagelife770]

@@IWantToCook especially on copper. Tomato acid is great to clean tarnish off copper

[@IWantToCook]

@@1whitecottagelife770 Good to know! Thanks :)

[@Polar_Ted]

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]

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

[@RRaucina]

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.

[@tectorgorch8698]

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

[@IWantToCook]

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

[@kaylahensley1581]

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

[@IWantToCook]

Oof. I’ve been to many a thrift like that.

[@Irulan10]

😆😆😆😆

[@ruthannegalera6594]

Lol. How unfortunate

[@patriciamorgan6545]

I like using Krud Kutter as a first pass against resistant greasy gunk and baked-on/seared-on crud. It's like Fantastic on steroids. Bar Keepers Friend is then great to return the pan to original shine. I sell All Clad products at a famous upscale department store; All Clad actually used to give us packets of Bar Keepers Friend to give out with any stainless steel products we sold. Also recommended by many other manufacturers of stainless products. And by me! Note: Bon Ami and PennyBrite are also supposed to be (nearly) non-scratching powders that work well on stainless pans, but I don't have any direct experience with these.

[@IWantToCook]

Great to know. Thanks for the info!

[@bunkyman8097]

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

[@IWantToCook]

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

[@karodora]

A few drops of oil (cooking, mineral, etc.) on a sticker or label will make it come off easily. For items that would be damaged by the oil (cloth, cardboard, etc.) use a hair dryer to heat the sticker or label, and it can be peeled off.

[@IWantToCook]

Good tips. Thanks! 🙏

[@jeffhoenig8979]

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]

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

[@blueberryblues3365]

Doesnt the stainless steel scrubber scratch the finish? There is a wonderful product from Dawn called "power dissolver". It used to be available in a spray bottle in the grocery store but no longer. You can order it on line. It is very strong almost like oven cleaner. You simply spray the pan and let it sit. After a while the gunk or baked on grease just wipes off. No scrubbing and no scratching a beautiful pot. Works really well with pyrex that has baked on film. No, I do not work for Dawn.

[@IWantToCook]

Good to know! The scrubber might cause micro abrasions, so I advise trying on a small, out-of-the-way spot first if unsure.

[@elmyra.jackson]

Great job. I didn't know there was a Bar Keepers for cookware. Where can I find it?

[@IWantToCook]

Thank you! If memory serves, I got this at Target or maybe Lowe’s. Should also be easy to find online at a retailer like Amazon. Cheers!

[@elmyra.jackson]

@@IWantToCook Thank you so much!! You have encouraged me. Since I already enjoy treasure hunting at thrift stores,I will now be on the lookout for cookware.

[@CoZmicShReddeR]

That's a great looking pan dirty or not! I'd never get rid of it unless it was warped.

[@michaelgrabianowski6567]

Even a warped pan is still usable if you have a gas or propane stove. But you are right if you use an electric stove the food will not cook evenly.

[@DressedWithFlair]

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

[@IWantToCook]

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

[@geoffdundee]

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 :)

[@IWantToCook]

Good to know! Thanks 🙏

[@barbaraanderson4175]

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.

[@IWantToCook]

Great find!!

[@thekingtroll2]

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]

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

[@NGEvangeliman]

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.

[@MC-gt6yp]

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

[@nicknichols3810]

Thank you Chef Matt, this was very helpful.

[@IWantToCook]

Glad to hear! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@smallfootprint2961]

And be careful to not breathe it in. Good work. Love the savings.

[@IWantToCook]

Thank you 🙏

[@jw3521]

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]

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

[@deborahmackie8750]

I have a large all clad skillet that I have not used very often. Food sticks in it. Any suggestions how to fix it?

[@IWantToCook]

Yes, this is a common issue. If you’re not already doing so, try this: Heat the pan over medium for a minute or two, add vegetable oil and let that heat for a minute or so, and then add the food. If cooking meat, poultry or fish, it will naturally come to a release point, where it’s easier to flip without sticking too much to the pan. You should also get some nice browning this way. Hope this helps, and happy cooking!

[@celenaruss3949]

I've used oven cleaner on really nasty pans and got them looking great without so much scrubbing and without scratching

[@IWantToCook]

Good to know! Maybe I’ll do that on days I don’t need a workout 😂

[@RRaucina]

@@IWantToCook Or buy drain cleaner granules 100% lye and mix your own, everything just drops off!

[@mariehud7382]

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.

[@squirrelcovers6340]

I bought a 10" All-Clad for $7 @a thrift, took it to the carwash and blasted it. Took it home and used 1000 grit sandpaper on a drill with BKF to finish. Looks brand new.

[@IWantToCook]

Awesome! Great find 😀

[@susanpratt3290]

That’s great how that came out where would I find this product?

[@IWantToCook]

Thank you! Barkeepers Friend is available at most supermarkets in the U.S., plus home improvement stores, general retailers like Target, Wal-Mart, and the like. Cheers!

[@susanpratt3290]

Thank you, I will look for it when I am any of those stores, as I have some pans that can use some loving care. Plus, the drain area of my sink could use some help as well. I have subscribed and look forward to your videos. Goo Gone is also helpful to remove (price) stickers off of any product. I have a NuWave Induction Stove top and also learned that putting a magnet on the bottom, if it sticks it is Induction ready. Mine is about 10 years old, I got it on their website and got some starter pans with it, and it was a two for one deal, if I remember correctly. Now they have one that has two burners on it in one piece. The only problem is that you can't use just any pan. I also got a Farberware two burner cooktop for pans and pots that are not Induction ready.

[@neiloppa2620]

Congratulations on your find bro! That's exciting!

[@IWantToCook]

Thank you!

[@Automedon2]

If you really want a scratch-free chrome looking shine, use polishing compound on a buffing pad in a drill. Especially for the inside.

[@escapetherace1943]

yes, polishing compound in food use..... mmm alzheimers

[@Automedon2]

@@escapetherace1943 You think new stainless pots aren't polished with polishing compound during manufacture? You think steel just looks like that? LOL

[@escapetherace1943]

@@Automedon2 I burn out/boil out new pans expose yourself twice 🤡L

[@stuntdoll]

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

[@samanthahunter4176]

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.

[@IWantToCook]

Great scores!

[@colin101981]

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

[@IWantToCook]

Thank you, and greetings from Southern California, USA.

[@onesimplechef]

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

[@jeffhidalgo8457]

I got an all clad skillet at a swap meet for $1. It was a $200 pan Cheers Jeff

[@IWantToCook]

Incredible find! Cheers 😀

[@asmith7876]

Someone is pissed…”Where the hell is my $130 frying pan?” LOL. Killer deal, I need the address of that store!

[@IWantToCook]

😂

[@BeachsideHank]

I restore cookware like Revere Ware collectables from the '60's, cast iron like Griswold, to the latest Emeril variants, all from thrift stores that are church-run and humane societies, far better price and condition than for- profits like Goodwill, etc. Shortcut to rehabbing this type is to put it in the oven on self- clean, when cooled simply brush off 99% of the ash residue and decide if you want to polish it up or go to cooking with it. ☺

[@IWantToCook]

Fantastic! Thanks for the tip and thanks for giving new life to cookware. Cheers!

[@jeanlanz2344]

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

[@avasgranb1]

How did you tell it was all clad?

[@deidrecalabro5725]

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

[@IWantToCook]

That’s an amazing find!!

[@susancorvalan6765]

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

[@dustysgarden2254]

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