I tried to make a new batch of cranberries while doing five other things and now the house stinks.

Twins, except here it was steaming frozen peas. Pot is now outside soaking...

Oh dear, that's no good! Mine is soaking too, but I think I might lose the pan over it, maybe I can recycle the metal. 😕

Ours is stainless steel and not the first time it's happen, so I already know it will clean up like new. If you have a non-stick pan, you'll want to toss it. The coating doesn't tolerate high heat and will leak chemicals into your food, even if it cleans up ok.

Good tips! It's a stainless steel Cuisinart but the first disaster like this. If it was non-stick then I'd be airing the whole house out. 🤢