Can I Restore This Thrift Shop All-Clad Pan?

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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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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 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.

onwednesdayswewearpink

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.

robinorear

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.

KevKevAllen

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.

karodora

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.

JillLalande

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.

_GOATish

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.

kmdk

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.

remjr

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! ❤🌹

Rollwithit

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.

csmats

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

MB-zgsk

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.

Thanatos--

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!

debradavid

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.

grochek