Look, I’m not saying you need to line your tray with parchment paper every single time. But it helps. Big time. It catches all the drips and is basically a cheat code. You just toss the paper and the tray stays clean. Why didn’t we think of this earlier? Also, wash your tray while it’s still warm. Not hot, just warm. The leftover fat is easier to wipe off when it’s not solid. Cold grease is like concrete. Warm grease is a polite guest that leaves without a fuss.
One more thing: never put a hot tray under cold water. It can warp the metal. I did that once, and my tray looked like a potato chip. It was not a good look. Let it cool on the stove for a few minutes. Patience, my friend.
