Best potholders & oven mitts according to redditors

They’re super enticing, see for yourself. I’m breaking a sweat just thinking about the situation - which is either give in and buy something I’m mildly interested in having, or continue ignoring and prove a point to Amazon that shoving something, anything, in my face isn’t enough to make me break.

Back in my hippie college days, I used to run as a medic in various protests. One of the things a lot protestors would wear is the asbestos lined gloves you get for working with hot stuff, or welding gloves.

I'm pretty sure it's something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Oven-Gloves-Confidence-Satisfaction-Guaranteed/dp/B00GRC2JS6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1412130282&sr=8-4&keywords=cooking+glove

Ha!! I have a friend who's the same and it makes shopping for her birthday fun AND easy. Did you know that you need these oven mitts? Because I'm pretty sure you do.

BEAR HANDS

the best oven mitts these days are silicon

if you get them dirty you can wash the outside off in the sink, you can literally pick up burning coals in a barbecue, they are badass

these are awesome

https://www.amazon.com/Extra-Long-Professional-Silicone-Oven/dp/B00WUDQ61W

I like the Cloth ones better. They don't heat up nearly as much as the silicon ones when left on the pan, at least on an electric stove.

I have one of these insulator things for my cast iron
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00063RWG6

I think it's just the Ove' Glove. I wouldn't trust those with liquids.

https://www.amazon.com/Ove-Glove-Surface-Handler-Pack/dp/B001EPR98Q

It's a folding trivet.

Not going to lie, I clicked that link expecting something like this to imply she's crabby or this to convey things a bit more bluntly. Your link is far more beneficial.

I use these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000050AV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_C1EpzbKG7FVX2

Get protection! https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Silicone-Hot-Handle-Holder/dp/B004QM8W5S

I use a pair of Ove Gloves. I've never used gloves or mitts before I purchased the Ove Glove, just used a couple dry bar towels. But I've been using the Ove Glove for the same purpose you are using your gloves: moving a hot dutch oven (475 F) in and out of a oven and removing the lid.

Although I have only been using the Ove Glove for a year, I bake almost every weekend, usually bread in a dutch oven. From my personal experience, I can say that the Ove Glove is more than up to the task. No signs of wear yet and protects my hands from the heat well.

One downside is the lack of forearm protection, which can be an issue whenever you are reaching into your oven.

Edit: Adding a link: http://www.amazon.com/Ove-Glove-Surface-Handler-Pack/dp/B001EPR98Q

Agreed! Though I'd say "as good as old", in the case of cast iron.

I don't get it when people say cast iron is too much work. I haven't even used water or salt in a long time. I just wipe it out (after it's cooled a bit) with a linen cloth I launder weekly. Maybe if there's something crusty on the bottom (pretty rare now) I'll use the spatula or a green scrubby to get it off. I coat the surface with a few drops of oil if it's dry looking. Hot handle? Darp darp. I've done gravies and all kinds of pan sauces in it too without problem.

Back when my pan's seasoning was new, I used to have a non-stick skillet in reserve for fried eggs. No more. Eggs from any pan other than my cast iron skillet are flavorless and boring.

Between me and my wife the pan probably gets used daily. Sure, it takes a while to get to this point, but it's worth it. I've heard of people doing tomato sauces in particularly well seasoned cast iron, but I haven't dared yet. One day.

tl;dr, The less I fuss with my cast iron skillet, the better food it makes.

https://www.amazon.com/Grill-Armor-Extreme-Resistant-Gloves/dp/B00GRC2JS6

The easiest option would be to just get a colored silicone handle cover like these: https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Silicone-Hot-Handle-Holder/dp/B004QM8W5S

I use a thermopop, almost as fast as the thermapen, and under $30.

Also, I couldn't get by without my Grill Armor gloves. I can reach right in to the fire box, move burning logs and chunks of lump charcoal, move hot grates, move hot charcoal pans and water bowls, etc.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZORPCGG

I also use a set of grill armor silicone gloves for moving hot food.

• nonstick pan is nonstickiest on it's first use, and begins to degrade
  
• you can scrape your wife's burnt food out pretty easily.
  
• they come in a million different configurations to suit your needs.
  
• you can use it in a campfire
  
• your wife can't scratch your pan
  
• you can keep it your whole life, plus your kid's whole life.
  
• it's restorable
  
• it's cheap
  
• it predates all the other popular pan types, and will out-live them
  
• you can use thin metal spatulas, without fear of scratching
  
• you can get them super hot
  
• many folks display their collection, with pride
  
• they don't discolor (well, beyond being black)
  
• they work well in the oven, lacking stupid plastic handles (though you will likely need a lodge condom).
  

I strongly advise getting one of these, it will mitigate a lot of the heat

https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Silicone-Hot-Handle-Holder/dp/B004QM8W5S/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1497855105&sr=8-3&keywords=lodge+pan+cover

Yep: https://www.amazon.com/93033-Silicone-Foldable-Trivet-1-piece/dp/B00LIB8U0M

Correct. I bought a pair a few weeks ago, they're pretty awesome as long as you don't get them wet.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZORPCGG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I sometimes cook my steaks the same way, and also have a glass top. I just let the burner get hot (set to high), and when I take it out of the oven, I gently place it on the hot burner. I use these gloves, and have no issue holding the cast iron long enough to move it

it's not socks, but still

Get you a pair of bear hands so you don't burn your bare hands. The amount of puns you get to make when owning these easily pays you back for them, plus they're great oven mitts.

You need to try a pair of these then. It'll change your mind on fingers on oven "mitts" (yes, I know "mitts" don't have fingers...it's a catch-all for "things we use to grab hot stuff out of the oven").

You want a few of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-ASHH41-Silicone-Handle-Holder/dp/B004QM8W5S

This is just a brainstorm of ideas:

-Big nice cast iron Dutch Oven (preferably buy the mitts below with the Dutch oven if he plans to preheat it, just to avoid burns)

-Good oven mitts (Specifically these ones which I have and rate higher than other mitts I've tried)

-Bannetons

-Bread Lame (avoid the plastic ones)

-Baking steel/stone (good for both bread and pizza I hear)

-If you get a steel/stone, a nice big pizza peel is an important addition

-Stainless steel Dough scraper

-Glass bowls/rectangular casseroles with lids for bulk fermentation

-Silicone Lids (these ones not the stretch lids) for the bowls he owns. (Excellent addition and saves on plastic wrap)

-A big wooden surface for dough shaping and kneading. (I use this one)

-A nice linen bread couche

-a ceramic cloche (alternative to a dutch oven)

http://www.amazon.com/Ove-Glove-Surface-Handler-Pack/dp/B001EPR98Q

We seriously do not have any more room in our kitchen for any new gadgets or anything. The latest thing I got was a Hamilton grill/griddle as a gift from work for my 10 year anniversary. We had to rearrange everything and find a place for it. My hubby is worse than I am though. If it's a gadget and looks cool, he wants it lol!

I will say this though, two of the greatest things we've ever bought - besides our kitchen knives (which are awesome) are these and this.

Lol first time I did it my left hand was under running water while my right was ordering [these] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WIZTQC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8vxqzbPSMWEZP) or something like them on Amazon.

I exploded some Pyrex. Not broke...not shattered....EXPLODED. I accidentally turned on the wrong burner and happened to have it sitting on top. When I realized what I had done I grabbed the thing with my Ove Glove and ran it to the sink. There happened to be a little bit of water where I set it and BOOM. Magma-hot glass shrapnel EVERYWHERE. Took 4 hours to clean up.

It's a miracle I didn't get shrapnel in my face because I could have easily lost my eyesight.

Silicone pan handle cover. Slip it on and never take it off. Never burn hands again.

I had got these when I was gifted a cast iron years ago, and they worked fine. they kind of fell apart after a couple years, and i just turned to using kitchen towels instead of buying a replacement

Lodge sells some well made ones. I have one, it works, but I never use it.

http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-ASHH41-Silicone-Handle-Holder/dp/B004QM8W5S

http://www.amazon.ca/Boston-Warehouse-Moose-Oven-Mitt/dp/B0000CFLHE/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1377197626&sr=8-5&keywords=moose

>End up just burning your fingers to get it replaced quicker.

Ove'Gloves help a ton; but the best practice is to power off the printer and let it sit for a few hours (or over night) to cool down.

Got it

Loot Crate gave these away. Then recalled them. I still got mine.

https://www.amazon.com/Lootcrate-Marvel-Infinity-Gauntlet-Display/dp/B07L23F6DX

http://www.amazon.com/Fred-Heads-Insulating-Mitt-Frog/dp/B000LRFA52

:D YAY!!!!! GIFTING IS FUN! Thanks for this!

I keep entering this as my prize in raffle contests so it's now become a personal vendetta. Oh this would be good for the kitchen because I melted my other one in the dishwasher. This froggy mitt is just super cute. :D

this one is made by Lodge, it is made out of Silicone:

https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Silicone-Hot-Handle-Holder/dp/B004QM8W5S/

Dont know if you've got charcoal or gas, so I"ll make charcoal recommendations.

18" Tongs

Spatula

Chimney Starter

Grill Brush

Ove Glove

I got these after Meathead reviewed them, they're incredibly heat resistant and the dexterity I have with them is amazing https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZORPCGG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I0VULXC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1451201940&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=bear+oven+mitt&dpPl=1&dpID=518oz3u0ttL&ref=plSrch

It's a silicone handle cover: Lodge ASHH41 Silicone Hot Handle Holder, Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QM8W5S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0trHyb6EREC7N

Get one of this, you wont regret it. One of the best purchases I've ever done. They're pretty handy if you want to get a pan out quick too.

This will help keep my hand cool! Hehe.

Happy Birthday Lukie!

And remember, Ladies love a decapod with clothes made of cash!

Lobster Claw Oven Mitt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I1V25S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ynCrDb68CFDD8

Silicone? I bought these cloth ones and they really work well. The only thing is that on a gas stovetop they need to be removed while the flame is on high or they will begin to burn

You're pretty!!!!

Murphy needs this but I could use these

Thanks for the contest!

Snow, snow, go away!

time for an upgrade

two girls ask random guys for 3 some somewhat nsfw, no nudity, it's a prank. all their videos are good.

Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries!

link to lobster claw oven mitt

or lobster hat

Detroit has a good orchestra!! I'm not sure what my Canadian friends would think about me saying Montreal Sucks, but who cares, eh?

This is useful

This would be fun for in my kitchen:)

I got invited to go to BINGO tonight and that has made me happy:D

I use regular latex gloves when lubing my o-rings and Ove Gloves for moving hot shit around. That's it and my hands stay pretty supple.

yah id make fun of you for wearing a golf glove..

now wearing an ov-glove, thats just smart.

http://www.amazon.com/Ove-Glove-Surface-Handler-Pack/dp/B001EPR98Q

On Amazon!!


Lodge Silicone Hot Handle Holder - Red Heat Protecting Silicone Handle for Lodge Cast Iron Skillets with Keyhole Handle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QM8W5S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_qZmZAbKX63Q5V

I've also read good things about Hardmill's leather handle covers, which have kevlar thread for heat resistance - got one on my Christmas list this year haha:

• https://amazon.com/Leather-Cast-Skillet-Handle-Cover/dp/B07234J2NT

This one is the best I've ever used

https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Cast-Skillet-Handle-Cover/dp/B07234J2NT/

If you only used it to mark the end of the handle and baked it in the oven after it dried (without food). It should be fine. It will stink at first.

Going off of another posters suggestion something like this may be more suitable.
http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-ASHH41-Silicone-Handle-Holder/dp/B004QM8W5S

Leather Cast Iron Skillet Pan Handle Cover - Made In USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07234J2NT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BQs1BbEBM7P32

this one^ fits most cast iron pan. it’s leather and stitched with kevlar for heat resistance

the food - just beef, salt, american cheese!

It's a folding trivet. Amazon link

For a culinary theme: Snoop Dogg's cookbook, a Pastasaurus and Bear claw oven mitts.

My go-to is always a nice bottle of alcohol - For being an adult and some form of novelty kitchen gift (usually animal oven mitts) - for embracing your child side.

Lodge Striped Hot Handle Holders/Mitts, Set of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000050AV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OhzSyb1NYWFDG

500F is just about right.

I have the same red Lodge silicon handle for my skillet—and I have forgotten to take it off the handle a couple times. Most of the time, it's been no big deal; I've used a hot pad to take the pan out.

But once, I had the broiler on (making broiled chicken with peppers, if I remember correctly). I opened the oven door a couple minutes later to discover that the handle had bubbled, cracked, and turned an ugly shade of mottled brown.

The good news is that you can buy a new handle for $4.

Just wear an Ove' Glove

http://www.amazon.com/Fred-Friends-BEAR-HANDS-Mitts/dp/B00I0VULXC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1418705292&sr=8-2&keywords=bear+hands

That's why I usually stick one of these on the handle whenever I'm using it, keeps me from absent mindedly grabbing the thing and hurting myself.

http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Striped-Handle-Holders-Mitts/dp/B000050AV8/ref=sr_1_20?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1419265908&sr=1-20

you may want one of these

Grip works wonders - does well with heat. Bought mine off of Amazon. Here's the Canadian link

• Lodge Combo Dutch Oven & smaller one ~ use shallow part down.
  
• long-sleeved shirt tucked into 15 in. silicone oven mitts ~ no burns since

Alright, so I am not sure if I am doing this properly, but /u/WhatTheNorris, I summon thee.

As for the random white elephant gift, I think this would be hilarious in an exchange. I went to public school and thus can't count, so I am not sure what number to write. Also, I think the Mods are approving comments (bless their hearts), so who knows how many will post before I am approved. I'm going to throw a wild number out and say I'm number 28. Yeah. That sounds right.

Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-ASHH41-Silicone-Handle-Holder/dp/B004QM8W5S

Own a pair of these and have bought many for friends and family.

http://www.amazon.com/Fred-Friends-BEAR-HANDS-Mitts/dp/B00I0VULXC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451416749&sr=8-1&keywords=bear+hands

"I take stuff out of the oven with my Bear Hands."

I've used these Lodge handles for years now.

1.) Something that is grey: Sculpy! From my cosplay wishlist! :D

2.) Something reminiscent of rain: This hair accessory from my Silly Fun list! I don't know if they're meant to, but the blue bits remind me of raindrops. <3

3.) Something food related that is unusual: Food picks from my Silly Fun list! Maybe not super unusual in Japan, but here in America I doubt you'd see them often.

4.) Something on your list that is for someone other than yourself: This book off my Books wishlist of course! It's for my husband, who's a huge fan of the Elder Scrolls games. I like them, too, but I doubt I'd ever read this.

5.) A book I should read: The Invisible Gorilla, again, off my Books list. I read almost a third of this book while hidden in a book store one day. It's an absolutely fascinating study (or rather, collection of studies) about how much trust we place in our own faulty intuitions.

6.) An item that is less than a dollar, including shipping... that is not jewelry, nail polish, and or hair related: Barely, but this nautical star decal! Unfortunately, it's not on any of my lists.

7.) Something related to cats: Another from my Books wishlist! I'm pretty sure I already know my cat wants to kill me, but this book looks funny anyway.

8.) Something that is not useful, but so beautiful you must have it: Stationary, from my Silly Fun list. I have no one to write to, but I have an obsession with pretty stationary and cards and things. I'm usually too afraid to write on it, even, because nothing ever seems worthy of the pretty paper...

9.) A movie everyone should watch at least once in their life: From my Movies/TV list: Braveheart! Because FREEEDOOOOOOM!!!!!

10.) Something that would be useful when the zombies attack. Explain: Survival knife from my Adventure wishlist! Secluded, unpopulated areas are best for hiding from zombies, and this thing even comes with a firestarter! HOW CAN YOU SAY NO?

11.) Something that would have a profound impact on your life and help you to achieve your current goals: This book which is, strangely, on my Semi-Practical list. I'm a Math/Physics major, but I haven't been in school in quite a while. I'm about to go back very soon, and I'm a little petrified of failing out.

12.) One of those pesky Add-On items: Red Heart yarn from my Crochet wishlist!

13.) The most expensive thing on your list. Your dream item: The PS4 from my Video Games list. I'm an avid gamer. Video games are how I relax. It's one of the few things that, no matter how crappy my day was, always manages to raise my spirits and help me forget about it all.

14.) Something bigger than a bread box: Apparently bread boxes are way bigger than I thought, so I'll go with this desk off my Semi-Practical wishlist. Surely that's big enough! XD

15.) Something smaller than a golf ball: Turtle earrings off my Silly Fun list! THEY'RE SO CUTE!

16.) Something that smells wonderful: Teavana's Blueberry Bliss tea off my Silly Fun list (yet again). If you've never been in a Teavana store, go this second and just...inhale. <3

17.) A (SFW) toy: Frog mitt from my Practical list. I'm fairly certain this isn't supposed to be a toy, but I get the feeling I'm going to spend more time using it as a puppet than as an oven mitt.

18.) Something that would be helpful for going back to school: This backpack from my Semi-Practical list! I want it so badly!! IT'S STUDIO GHIBLI HOW AWESOME IS THAT?

19.) Something related to your current obsession, whatever that may be: 12 Hole Ocarina from my Ocarina wishlist. It's so beautiful and it comes with a Lord of the Rings songbook and I just LOVE IT SO MUCH.

20.) Something that is just so amazing and awe-inspiring that I simply must see it. Explain why it is so grand: Shark sleeping bag from my Silly Fun wishlist! You need me to explain it's awesome?? REALLY? IT'S A SHARK SLEEPING BAG. It looks like the shark is eating you!! Plus it's called the "Chumbuddy" and that just makes me laugh way harder than it should.

Fear cuts deeper than swords!

Of course it depends on what setting your hotplate is on, but if it's hot enough to cook, then yes, the handle will get very hot. I use hot pads, or silicone or leather handle covers all the time. There are a couple new skillet makers like Stargazer that make handles designed to dissipate heat, so that might be worth looking into.

Oh yes, the infamous 2006+ Subaru 2.5i

http://www.amazon.com/Ove-Glove-Surface-Handler-Pack/dp/B001EPR98Q

I recently got a 2 pack of the Ove Glove and I've really been enjoying them over the standard oven mitt! I like being able to keep some dexterity. I've had pots or pans in the past hit my underarm, but the gloves give me a lot more control over the hot things I'm working with. Also nice if you need to brace your cast iron pans, or move them around a bit while heated. I've been buying a lot of new stuff lately, but I was probably the most surprised by these guys!

Don't be a fool, cover your tool

I love bananas!!

And pot holder. XD

$15 on Amazon.

Prime shipping available.

not an exact match but basically the same thing

Guy who said "towels" is right, but I also have and use these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WUDQ61W

Bonus, they are useful for taking tops off of jars.

I use these gloves. I can pick up just about anything with them. My hands got kinda warm a few times but only after prolonged grabbing something.

Lodge Striped Hot Handle Holders/Mitts, Set of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000050AV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kb.FybQZ4A9DT

This is hot, better get some oven mitts

If you are going to bear arms, do it with your bear hands like a man!

https://www.amazon.com/Fred-BEAR-HANDS-Oven-Mitts/dp/B00I0VULXC

This is where I found the handle cover. Also these silicone covers come in handy as well.

I get leather covers from this Amazon seller, I love them. (not affiliated)

https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Cast-Skillet-Handle-Cover/dp/B07234J2NT

Unfortunately, the things I need aren't exactly cheap, hence me not buying them for myself. You will notice a theme.

My top three would be :

1. this blender or a similar one. My favorite thing for breakfast is to have a smoothie, but I have arthritis that makes it difficult for me to disassemble and reassemble traditional blenders. These ones are supposed to be much easier.
   
   
2. Good quality oven mitts because I burn myself often.
   
   
3. Tea kettle. I love tea, and drink it often for my throat, (I have this weird spasming thing that makes my whole throat go crazy and sometimes bleed. I'll go to the doctor for it one of these years.) but my last kettle shattered, and I'm wary of using cheap, made in china kettles for risk of getting nasty chemicals in my tea.
   
   I <3 you too. If you do choose me as a winner, I would happily take a gift card in a smaller amount to put towards one of these purchases. Thank you for the contest!

you might like this

congrats on the new car, Vroom Vroom!

can I request a gift card? if not id love one of these

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I got a Stargazer for my birthday. AMA.

I received a Stargazer for my birthday in October this year. I've used it nearly every day since. I have 7 lodges that I use extremely less frequently now. Here's what I know:

• It's polished at the factory and doesn't have the rough grainy feel of nearly every other new, modern pan. They still cast it, but it goes through another step.
  
• It has a bronze color. I don't know if it's expected to turn black. Their website pics imply that it won't.
  
• I made two pizzas, one in the stargazer and one in the lodge. The stargazer produced a crispier crust, which I attribute to a slightly thinner material, and therefore less "heat up" time. Maybe it got hotter quicker, and therefore, longer
  
• During French Toast days, the handle of the lodge requires a lodge condom, and the Stargazer did not. It has a funny forked handle, which likely conducts less heat.
  
• It did not pass the egg test out of the box but outperformed my well-used main lodge. I cooked two eggs at the same time, with the same amount of oil. (the lodge may not have been properly cleaned from the night before, at the time, so your mileage may vary)
  
• It's very pretty.
  
  Should you (or Santa) spend $80 on one? Yes, if you're into Cast Iron, and I know all you suckers are, this might be your prized pan. And like any iron, it's generational. Maybe your great grandkids will be using your pan on Mars.
  
  
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I believe you mean the 'Ove' Glove which is good, briefly, for a few hundred degrees, but it's basically just an oven mitt. I wouldn't expect it to handle ash & cinders.

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Thank you for the contest!

10 or under

I have a $10 and under wishlist :) if you want to surprise me. But you did say link something Lodge Handle Mitt for my husband :) I got him a cast iron skillet for his birthday and he needs this so he doesn't burn himself.

Invest in this bad boy: http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-HHMT-Temp-Handle-Black/dp/B00063RWG6/ref=pd_bxgy_k_img_z

On that note, this little guy is wonderful. http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-HHMT-Temp-Handle-Black/dp/B00063RWG6

Hm. Bet sugru or some other silicone sleeving would help with the heat, but it would ruin the nice lines of it's design.

In fact, this would almost be perfect [no affiliation], as it claims it's 2" wide at the opening. If I come across heat probz it'll probs be worth the $6 to find out.

because I've been meaning to get new mitts, amazon link.

Hey.

This is really cool of you. I'm rather fond of these: http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00I0VULXC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1LUX4SV5MMN4P&coliid=I1YS6IVE72RXMW

Edited: because, privacy.

http://www.amazon.com/Ove-Glove-Surface-Handler-Pack/dp/B001EPR98Q

Hi, I'm also a beginner who's still pretty nervous around hot surfaces and heat, so I'll give you some tips especially for that.

I have a pair of Ove Gloves that I like because I can stick my hand in the oven without worry, but also because I can grip hot trays better and am less worried about dropping things. Just make sure you take care of them because food sticks to the material a lot, and if they get holey then that's bad.

Use a lot of aluminum foil - it doesn't get hot as easily if you put it in an oven. Better yet, if you're baking/roasting something, you can get this to put (aluminum side down) over baking pans so you don't get food on them and they are easier to clean.

When I first started cooking, I had no idea what things needed high heat or low heat on a stove or oven, and totally messed that up a few times, because people think these things are obvious. I'll just give you a few:

• Grilled cheese should be cooked on a medium to medium-low heat for a fairly long time so the cheese melts and the bread doesn't burn. Try to flip only once.
  
  
• Eggs should be cooked on medium or medium-high heat (probably medium but I like my eggs overcooked), but the pan should already be hot so that you can feel it if you put your hand over it.
  
  
• As per the package directions, cook pasta in boiling water. Start with rice that gives you instructions on how to cook it.
  
  
• If you want to cook vegetables, try slicing and roasting them in the oven in a baking tray on high heat (around 400 degrees F) instead of boiling or steaming them. Some good ones are carrots, potatoes and other root vegetables, and Brussels sprouts.
  
  
• Potatoes can be cooked in the microwave for 4-6 minutes, in boiling water for 20 minutes, or in the oven at around 425 F for an hour, depending on what you want to do with them.
  
  
• Pancakes should be cooked on a medium flame and flipped very carefully. Try making smaller pancakes to start with, they're easier to flip. And the first pancake is nearly always a dud.
  
  
• If you want to cook meats, I'd recommend starting with ground beef or turkey and sautéing it in a pan until it goes from pale pink to brown. Then you can move onto thinly-sliced beef (steak sandwiches), and flattened pieces of chicken (chicken piccata) or pork (schnitzel). That way you get a feel for how long they take to cook before you accidentally undercook a bigger piece of meat.
  
  Slow cookers are good to buy if you want to cook things without worrying about open flames or setting your house on fire. You can leave it on all day when you're not in the home and it'll work fine, most surfaces are cool to the touch, and it's good for beginners because if you're a half hour over or under it'll still work.
  
  Make sure your stove has a vent or a range hood over it or built into the stove. If not, you're going to have to open the windows a lot more to prevent setting off the fire alarm - which you should absolutely have at least one of if your apartment isn't already installed with one.
  
  Does your new place have gas or electric stoves? If it has gas, that's cool, because you can see the flame and you're able to see exactly how hot something is. If not, you may need more adjusting.

Sure you can.

According to Amazon, I bought the ones /u/Sendbeer linked here: https://www.amazon.com/Lodge-HHMT-Temp-Handle-Black/dp/B00063RWG6

They are most likely the Lodge branded ones (don’t own these but just guessing because these are pretty popular from what I can tell)

You need new oven mitts! Mine are all old at least lol. Extra Long Professional Silicone Oven Mitt - 1 Pair - Oven Mitts with Quilted Liner - Red - Homwe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WUDQ61W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_seXACbR4X7GRC

Like this?

I bought some grill armor gloves from Amazon. Fantastic heat resistance and great friction coefficient, so you don't slip when grabbing things. I use them ALL THE TIMES.

Grill Armor 932°F Extreme Heat Resistant Oven Gloves - EN407 Certified BBQ Gloves For Cooking, Grilling, Baking https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GRC2JS6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1PFMybA4YBCAG

I think the best gift I've received on here were my Bear Oven Mitts. I use them every day, and I get to make the obvious dad joke, "I made this with my...bear...hands..."


As far as the best gifts gifted, there are a lot out there. People here really are awesome. I love seeing the bomb giveaways, and when someone helps out others in need, or just because. Some people are all, "hey...it's Tuesday...let's give someone a fuckin computer." Wish I had money to be that generous.

Can you let me know the next time you are going out to hunt wabbits and dead pwesidents?

I have that exact one. They’re $5 on amazon and they hold up very well. Buy one here

I really like the Ove gloves my sister got me. I don't use anything else now. they have silicone strips on them so they are not only heat resistant but also gripe!

https://www.amazon.com/Ove-Glove-Resistant-Resistance-Household/dp/B001EPR98Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1543122575&sr=8-4&keywords=ov+glove+2+pack

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I used those for a bit, except I ended up burning the crap out of them. I recently upgraded to the silicone Lodge holder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QM8W5S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-mzSybKFKF318

Ove-glove

Buy these. I've had mine for years and no sign of them wearing down. I use them handling EXTREMELY hot things on my grill (charcoal chimney) and everything in my kitchen as well as pulling things off my smoker. They're phenomenal. $5 per glove and they cover half-way up my forearm and I'm a tall dude.

I have done this numerous times so I finally got a few of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Grips-2-Piece-Handle-Holder/dp/B003WIZTQC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1419873858&sr=8-2&keywords=pan+handle+sleeve

Leather Cast Iron Skillet Pan Handle Cover - Made In USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07234J2NT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_M6KUCb9PDH5HM

for anyone that likes the brown one...good deal imo. the white one i bought with my field skillet on their website. the brown one fits my lodge pretty snug. the cover is about 4 and 5/8 of an inch. its made of nice leather and made in the usa. the white one fits the field perfectly as its tailor made for it.

You need this so you don't burn your hands when cooking. I need it so that I can pretend to be Dr Zoidberg.

Lobster claw?

https://www.amazon.ca/Lobster-Quilted-Designed-Boston-Warehouse/dp/B072K3CYZL/ref=asc_df_B072K3CYZL/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=293026424096&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15122799010556588363&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000722&hvtargid=pla-349426371773&psc=1

This looks really useful, thank you.

Have you considered one of those little things that slides over the handle (after done heating)? I've seen them in leather and silicone. Like this:

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Silicone-Handle-Cover-Holder/dp/B01L7XWEQQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1503605238&sr=8-4&keywords=silicone+handle+for+cast+iron+skillet

Look for silicone oven mits, they look similar to this: https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Oven-Mitts-Commercial-Resistant/dp/B00WUDQ61W/ref=zg_bs_678536011_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JS21STGV2XDZWZXM521F

I've seen them sold at Home-Outfitters (In yorkdale mall was where I saw them)

Something very similar to these.

Not OP, but the people who make new cast iron skillets in the USA also make accessories.

I have oven mitts that are silicone, like these: https://www.amazon.com/Extra-Long-Professional-Silicone-Oven/dp/B00WUDQ61W/

If you made an entire mailbox out of that, I'm pretty sure hitting it with a bat wouldn't do anything. Also, flamethrower proof and won't go through windshield if struck by car.

get yourself some of these

Don't burn yourself! Hot handle covers, essential for cast iron cooks.

I like these (have had them for a year and they work great; easy to clean). I've used them for 450 degree F pans with no problems. http://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Elements-Ultra-Flex-Silicone-Cooking/dp/B004QGXNT4

[This too freaking cool moose oven mitt](
http://www.amazon.ca/Boston-Warehouse-Moose-Oven-Mitt/dp/B0000CFLHE/ref=sr_1_39?ie=UTF8&qid=1372661283&sr=8-39&keywords=moose) it is 8.00 well maybe it won't count lol -.- idk

Here a safe one...a patch

good call!

and welcome to health care!

i've been very pleased with my decision to be a respiratory therapist. it's such a nice feeling to help someone that isn't feeling well. i actually had a gentlemen stop me yesterday and thank me for helping his father when he was having a coughing fit and was short of breath. he didn't have to stop and thank me, but he did and it made my day.

anyway... the decision that my wife and i have made is to move to a different city, much larger city so that we can continue our schooling so we can advance in health care. she wants to be a CRNA and i'd like to be a PA.

flabbergasted!

From the Subs FAQ: http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-HHMT-Temp-Handle-Black/dp/B00063RWG6/

Yep! You can get silicone covers for them!

silicon handle covers, people. \o/

(i know, i know, "details")

Don't feel bad, I've done it twice last month.. Looks like you might need something like this.

$41.39 Minnie Mouse Purse + $6.24 Hot Chili Oven Mitts (for hubby) = $47.63!

(Since I'm not sure if off-site items work for this.) =/

To stop me from burning my hands again and again after I forgot that the pan on the stove just came out of the oven

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004QM8W5S/

They are silicon oven mitts. Last year I purchased a toaster oven to melt down our scrap PLA but forgot to order something to remove the trays with - we now have these really cool mitts...

Goal is to reuse the scrap instead of throwing it out. I also fixed a trashed paper shredder to quickly chop up rafts, failed prints, etc.

Here is a link to the gloves:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WUDQ61W/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00WUDQ61W&linkCode=as2&tag=onealsinnovat-20&linkId=fffa1a07915a3e2ff1710fe084e0247f

There are

so

many!

This is the kind I have. Multiple layers of thick leather means you don't even feel heat through it unless you literally just took it out of a 500 degree oven. I also like how eventually the leather molds to the handle making it snug as a glove.

Better yet use the Ove'Glove!

Get a set of these if you haven't already

http://amzn.com/B00063RWG6