Stainless steel is a popular material for plancha plates because it's robust, heat-resistant, and offers optimal grilling conditions. However, as with any high-quality grilling accessory, a stainless steel plancha plate requires proper care to ensure long-lasting enjoyment. In this blog post, we'll show you how to properly clean your stainless steel plancha plate and keep it in good condition – without much effort, but with maximum effect.
Why proper care is so important:
Stainless steel is easy to care for, but it's not invulnerable. When grilling, grease, burnt-on food, and food residue often remain on the plancha plate. You should remove these to protect the plate from rust, discoloration, and unpleasant odors. A clean plate also ensures your grilled food always tastes its best – after all, who wants the taste of last night's barbecue on their fresh steak?
The best tips for cleaning your stainless steel plate:
1. Preparation is everything - Preheat properly
Before you even think about grilling, preheat the plancha plate thoroughly. A well-heated plate prevents food from sticking and makes cleaning much easier later.
2. Immediately after grilling - act quickly
Use the residual heat from the plancha plate to perform initial cleaning immediately after grilling. You can easily remove large food residues with a stainless steel spatula . The rule here is: the less time the residue has to settle, the easier it is to clean.
3. Grill cleaner and warm water - the perfect combination
Once it's cooled, you can clean the plancha plate with a special grill cleaner for stainless steel or simply warm water and a little dish soap. Avoid harsh chemicals that could damage the material. Instead, use a soft cloth or sponge. A stainless steel pad will also help with stubborn dirt.
4. Don’t forget to dry off!
Stainless steel doesn't like moisture. Dry the plancha plate thoroughly after cleaning to prevent water stains and rust. A dry microfiber cloth or kitchen paper is best for this.
5. The extra portion of care - oiling
After cleaning, you can lightly oil the plate to protect it from corrosion and prepare it for your next barbecue. Use heat-resistant cooking oil and apply a thin layer over the entire surface. This will keep the stainless steel surface shiny and protected.
What you should definitely not do:
- Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool: These will leave unsightly scratches on the stainless steel surface.
- Avoid soaking in water: Too much moisture can damage the material in the long run.
- No shock with cold water: Do not pour cold water onto the hot plancha plate immediately after grilling, as this can lead to stress cracks.
Conclusion:
Proper cleaning and care of your stainless steel plancha plate is essential for long-lasting grilling enjoyment. With these simple tips, your plate will stay in top condition and always ready for your next barbecue. So take a few minutes after grilling—your plate will thank you!
Now that you know how to care for your stainless steel plancha plate, nothing stands in the way of perfect grilling fun. Fire up the grill and enjoy your next BBQ with your FENNEK product and a sparkling clean plancha plate! If you're looking for even more tips on how to get the most out of it, check out this guide.
Recommended products:
FENNEK Plancha 40 x 30 cm
FENNEK grill spatula for fire plate
FENNEK BBQ spatula
FENNEK Smasher
