The oven is HOT..

Handle Holders/Mitts, Set of 2

Home & Garden

Brand: Lodge

The Insider Pick:

• The best oven mitts provide excellent dexterity, protect your hands from burns, and will last for many years to come. The Lodge Striped Hot Handle Holders/Mitts, Set of 2 cover all the bases, plus, they're easy to clean and keep your forearms protected from scalding-hot liquids.

Whether you tried to grab a hot cast-iron skillet with a wet cotton pot holder or you were helping a mageirocophobic friend use their oven for the first time and had to make do with a beach towel, anyone who has spent a significant amount of time in the kitchen has been burned by bad oven mitts. Fortunately, there are several low-cost solutions that will protect you from all degrees of burns.

For the purposes of this guide, we are essentially looking at all types of oven mitts, gloves, and pot holders that were created for the express purpose of handling hot cookware safely. Each style has its own benefits and pitfalls, so you'll want to choose which kind of protection is best for your needs.