Backyard syrup enthusiasts

[woodsy]

Does anyone have a suggestion(s) for cleaning the black sugar coating off stainless steel pans? This is the stuff that, at least for me, accumulates as the boil wears on, particularly near the end from the steam. I let them soak overnight and use a fine sandpaper which works OK, but would love something requiring less elbow grease. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Have good luck with Bar Keepers Friend. Specifically designed for SS, non abrasive but works better than anything else we have tried. Check the cleaning
section at the grocery store.
I notice my preheater steamer pan gets some scorching because it sits down in the fire pit whereas my big pan sitting on top doesn't get scorched.
Good luck with the big boil and clean up.