I uncovered my pan to get ready to boil later this week. The milk stone was so stubborn last year, I could not get it off the pan completely, and now it smells sour.
Here's what I've done to try to clean the pan, over the years.
- Oakite
-50/50 vinegar/water soak for a few days
-letting sap ferment for months
Combined with very aggressive scrubbing none of these suggestions offered complete removal of milk stone, and of course the season is upon us so this is a bit of an "emergency."
Any new thoughts? Acid? Where do I get it on short notice?
I'm tempted to try Bar Keeper's Friend or Bon Ami but they have their own aromas and I don't want them potentially ruining the syrup.
Thanks,
Mark