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(57 customer reviews) 23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Excellent!,
January 13, 2004 Lori Hinkle "Emerald" (Dongola, IL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lodge 2-Piece Hot Handle Holder Set, Red Pepper (Kitchen)
These are perfect for all lodge skillets and I also use them on the older pieces of Calphalon that get hot handles. These are so much handier than having to pick up a pot holder repeatedly, you can just slip them on and leave them right through to clean up.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
I'm too hot to handle,
July 1, 2004 A Southern Girl in Jersey (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lodge 2-Piece Hot Handle Holder Set, Red Pepper (Kitchen)
The first thing you need to realize is that when cooking with cast iron, the entire piece gets HOT. It is an even heating surface, and yes, that even includes the handles. That's why Lodge made the Hot Handle Holder Set, and they really hit the nail on the head with this one. The holders fit perfectly on the handles of the pans that they make. They slide on easily and can remain there while you're cooking the item, if it is not near an open flame of course. They protect your hands from heat, even when holding the pan for extended periods of time like while you're cleaning it after cooking. It also makes the handle more comfortable, and provides a pretty good grip. The red peppers are my favorite, but I also have a set of the green salsa holders and they're nice too. Lodge is a company that is known for their quality, and this product is no exception.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Works OK, still have to be a little careful.,
December 19, 2005 Outglare@Amazon (Bay Area, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Lodge 2-Piece Hot Handle Holder Set, Red Pepper (Kitchen)
This product works pretty well, fitting onto the handle well. The issues with it have been mentioned in other reviews: It's somewhat on the thin side, and can get hot if you leave it on the handle while cooking. Taking it off and back on everytime you manipulate your iron skillet can be annoying, especially if you forget and burn yourself - however, the learning curve is rather short, especially after you burn yourself. And since the skillets are guaranteed to hold an even temperature throughout the whole skillet, you are assured of a nice, even burn to your entire palm.
I would pay a couple of bucks more for the Lodge Max Temp Handle Mitt - it's thicker (so you feel less of the metal handle, giving you a psychological edge in being able to grip it firmly), stays cool longer, and although it's not in festive colors and pattern, it's utility-driven.
