Cleaning a griddle with ice only? Check out this alternative method shown in a TikTok video
Every time we cook meat, or other foods, on a cast-iron griddle plate, afterwards we find ourselves with a cooking utensil full of grime deposits that need to be removed.
Everyone has their own favorite ways to get rid of the grime on these tools and get them back to an acceptable condition before putting them away so they're ready for the next cooking session without any problems. Among the most common remedies, is to immediately pour water on the cast iron plate as soon as the cooking is finished, but it seems that another method also works quite well, as shown on the account @estela_tips on TikTok. It's about using only ice to do the cleaning! Read on to find out how:
Have some ice cubes ready next time you need to clean the griddle after use, and you too can try this alternative cleaning tip. Find out if it gives the same results for you that you can see happening in the TikTok video.
How does it work?
You simply have to put 4 or 5 ice cubes on the griddle while it is still hot, and then use a wooden ladle to move them all over the surface, and keep moving them while they melt. After they have melted, the surface of the griddle should be cold enough to pose no risk to the use of a brush with plastic bristles (like the ones used to wash dishes). Scrub the griddle vigorously with the brush and the grime (already now softened up by the ice) should easily come off.
Place the griddle under a running tap and scrub a little more until all grime is gone. At this point, the griddle will be clean and you can treat it with a film of olive oil, rubbed on with a little kitchen paper, and finally, you can put the griddle away, ready for the next time.
This is really more of a fun alternative to the usual cleaning methods, but it might be interesting to try it and see if it works! Alternatively, also use a little kitchen salt (the coarse type is better, according to many) to scrub the surface with the help of a sponge. Be careful not to burn yourself and remember that this method only works on cast iron surfaces - other types of material could be damaged.
