Customer Reviews

Lodge Striped Hot Handle Holders/Mitts, Set of 2

5 star:		(19)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

These look nice, and fit the pan handles well, but if you leave them on the pan for any length of time (and not a crazy hot pan either... 350-375 in the center of the pan is enough) they will get charred on the pan end. There is a Lodge Max Temp Handle Mitt, Black that might work better but I don't have any experience with it as I ordered these instead. They could definitely be made out of some material that held up better to high temps. I would expect that kind of problem at 500+ degrees, but I don't consider 350 degrees (probably less than 300 where the handle meets the pan) to be particularly hot for cast iron cookware.

These pot handle holders are easy to use. I have Circulon Cookware that I really love but the handles are stainless steel so they get very hot. I just slide one over the handle and am able to lift the pans easily out of the oven or off the stove.

...whether you own a Lodge or other cast iron skillet, pan, etc., this handle holder is "A must have." Slip it on over the handle and forget about it. You don't need a oven glove or a hot pad, so it's easy to control the skillet while cooking, indoors or out. When out RVing, I cook a lot of meals outdoors, and you can be sure that I have several of these on hand over my skillet and combo cooker. Yours should too... Enjoy Cooking!

I too have had the problem of the mitt burning at the end. After reading the review of the mitt charring, I figured that the user either 1) used too high heat, or 2) placed their pan off-center, resulting in the mitt being over the flame.

I was very conscious of these two variables as I used the mitts. After about 2 weeks of cooking, I noticed that my mitt was charred as well. While cooking I either half-removed the mitt while the pan was on the stove top, &/or made sure the heat never went beyond medium (gas). It appears that the mitt itself is of decent quality, but the cloth used on the edges are not anything special.

All in all, I expected better quality from a product with the "Lodge" name. In their defense however, these mitts were priced pretty cheap. I picked up 2 sets & expect them to last me a couple years with more cautious use (ie: leaving them half-off while cooking, proper pan placement, & medium heat). However, when they are no longer usable, I do not think that I would bother picking up replacements.

These are great mitts... and essential if you plan to keep your fingertips in tact when cooking with cast iron. Excellent insulation against the handle's heat.

I don't write reviews often but I had to for this one. The mitt works ok as long as the heat is not on. When the gas stove was heating up my cast iron skillet, these mitts starting melting and burning. They fit perfect but are not much use if I have to remove them when I'm cooking. Wish they were better!

This is an EXCELLENT PRODUCT!!!

I just purchased my first cast iron skillet, I purchased the Lodge Pro Combo Cooker that doubles as a dutch oven or two separate cast iron pans and these hot handle mitts come in very very handy!!!!

It makes it so much easier to just slip one of these baby's on and BOOM I can move the pan around as I need too without burning my hand off! ( LOL)

They seem to be very well made too and I loved that it came in a set of 2!

GET THEM!

*****
These two handle holders do the job and look good to boot. I leave mine on my Lodge cast iron skillet all the time unless I'm washing it. I never have to worry about the handle. I like that two come in a set.

They are made of heat-resistant fabric and can be washed; they can also be used for other cookware. What more could you ask for in a handle potholder/protector?

Definitely recommended.
*****

We had bought these and some fancier silicone handle covers to see which worked better for us and our Falk copper pots and pans. These are the ones we are using a year later. They are easy, comfortable, keep the heat off and can be used without fuss. Very happy to highly recommend them.

These work great. I cook on gas so it's not a good idea to have them too close to the flame. I've burnt the cuff on mine more than once. On the other hand they can get pretty beat up over time and replacing them is not too expensive.