Silicone oven mitts are the most popular due to their lightweight and flexibility. Pan handle gloves or covers can also be used to avoid burns from hot handles. Consider the size and heat resistance of the glove before purchasing. They can be found in most cooking supply stores and online for reasonable prices.
Anyone who has cooked even for a short time is used to cooking gloves and holders that can be slipped over hands or used to keep pans hot. Oven mitts or hot holders come in a variety of different types and materials, with silicone ones being the most popular now because they are lightweight and flexible. Another great way to avoid burning your hands when you pick up a hot pan is to use a pan handle glove or pan handle cover.
Instead of holding a frying pan handle glove on your hand, you slip it or wrap it in some cases, as the name suggests, right over the frying pan handle. They’re not needed on pans that already have relatively heat-resistant handles (like wooden ones) as long as you’re only cooking on the stovetop. But many pans for use in ovens or on the stovetop have handles that get very hot and can easily cause nasty burns. While you may remember that a pan is hot, not everyone will, especially young children, or someone who doesn’t realize you’re cooking. The pot handle glove can be a way to avoid accidental contact with a very hot handle and the pain or injury that can occur from accidental burns.
You will find a variety of wide handled gloves on the market. Some look like a glove with a finger and are slipped on specific size handles. Others are open at both ends, which may not be as effective if you happen to be pressing your hand against the bare portion of the handle. You want to look at the types you choose, and also figure out if you’ll need to measure the handles to find the right size fit, or if the pot handle glove you buy can be cut to the size you need.
Another consideration is how much heat a pan handled mitt can handle. The silicone versions are believed to be superior to most other types. They don’t catch fire, can be placed in ovens, and are usually dishwasher safe. Other gloves may have heat restrictions, so you may want to read the guarantees regarding safe heat levels. You may be able to use some gloves in the oven for most things, but not be able to use them at broiler temperatures. Note that while these holders make your hands safe from the heat, they will not make an unsafe pan safe in the oven. If you have a skillet with a plastic handle, chances are it’s for stovetop use only.
You can find the types of handle mitts in many cooking supply stores, department stores, or any store that sells kitchen supplies. There are also plenty to choose from on the internet, and the prices are usually quite reasonable. The average price on high-quality silicone versions ranges from around 5-10 US Dollars (USD), and you may be able to find a set for even greater savings. These low prices certainly come in handy when you consider the price you’d pay to burn yourself on a hot pan instead.
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