Lodge Silicone Hot Handle Holder for 9 Inch and Larger Skillets, Red

I make a lot of eggs in the ten inch skillet, and a dishcloth or towel is great for grabbing the handle when you're just using a metal turner to get fried eggs out. But, if you need to tilt the pan for scrambled eggs or omeletes (or other things), it's better to have a more secure grip by using this handle holder. I'm minimalist and I gave the dishcloth/dishtowel method a good shot, but more and more I kept thinking I needed something more robust for dishing out/plating certain foods. Glad I got this now because it solves all of that and puts it out of my mind. Lodgeware does require its accessories, I find, but I'm okay with that because I love Lodge cast iron so much in the first place. Also, this handle holder has a secure grip, in my experience, but possibly for the others who said the grip was unstable, maybe they left the handle holder on the hot handle, and it expanded with the heat? Dunno, but I only use it while plating/serving, when I really need it, otherwise I continue to shift/adjust the pan on the burner normally, with the dishcloth/towel, which is no trouble, which is how things are done in all of the restaurants (I've cooked in several restaurants). You can play around with it to see if leaving the handle holder off till you really need it makes for a more robust grip in your experience, but I still recommend this handle holder, no matter what, because if it really does expand/loosen with heat, then think of the alternative: ... if the grip were made smaller, then it would be harder to get the handle holder onto the handle, and that's physics, there's no two ways around that. So get this handle holder and enjoy it, it's a great product that you need if you have Lodge skillets!!!

I like it. Fits handle pretty well such that it doesn't slip in your hand.

I recently purchased the Lodge Silicone Hot Handle Holder, and overall, I am very pleased with its performance. It provides excellent heat protection, allowing me to handle my hot cast iron skillet safely without any discomfort. This is a fantastic addition to my kitchen tools, especially when using my Lodge cast iron skillet in the oven or on the stovetop. One minor issue I encountered is that the fit is a little loose. I understand this is likely because it needs to be easily removable for cleaning, but the looseness can make holding the pan handle a bit of a challenge at times. It's not a dealbreaker, but it's something to be mindful of during use. As long as you are aware of this, it remains an acceptable and useful tool. Despite the slight fit issue, I still give it five stars overall because of the excellent heat protection and the convenience it adds to cooking with cast iron. The material is durable and easy to clean, which is a big plus. In summary, the Lodge Silicone Hot Handle Holder is a great product that enhances the safety and ease of using cast iron cookware. Just be cautious of the loose fit, and you'll find it to be a valuable addition to your kitchen.

It’s a little bit long and a little bit loose but it’s got a good grip and seems to be good quality! I’ve already used it once to cook eggs and it did not burn my hand so that’s a plus for me!

Good quality. Durable and actually keeps the heat off your hands.

Cast iron gets hot whenever it is used, and much of that heat is invariably absorbed by the handles. These silicone handle covers are an absolute necessity if you want to avoid excruciating pain and manual disfigurement, because you WILL forget and try to pick up your pan from the stovetop one day. Note that it's best to put them on before turning on the burner, as it's typically a two-handed process. Also, while they survive oven temperatures they still get very hot and will absolutely burn the hand of the unwary cook.

EDIT: Now that I have about a month using these holders under my belt, I've learned more how to use them better. Still, my original review below pretty much stands. So, I found that trying to firmly grasp the silicone handles the way you would using a cloth isn't the best way to go about using these handles. Using a looser grip allowing the front bottom of the holder to sit on your index finger and the rear top of the holder to press up against your palm provides a much better grip and control of the pan. It's a looser bottom-front and top-rear balance that works best. This method even mostly negates the lubrication effect from modestly oily pan handles. You still don't want oily handles or you're asking for it. So try that looser balancing grip instead of the firm clench grip. :) Also, a note on the cloth Hot Handles that are supposedly-silicone lined. Um, they're not silicone-lined. At least not with any kind of silicone I've ever seen. And don't ask me why, but the multi-colored hot pepper design holder is a bit bigger and its interior just looks like the metalized cloth we've been using on the contact surface of cloth oven mitts for decades. The red hot pepper design has a cream colored teri cloth inside and is just a bit smaller than the multi-colored pepper holders. I like the multi-colored pepper holders the best both for the interior, feel and pattern. If I'm cooking on low heat I leave the silicone handles on. If I'm sauteeing, and therefore flipping, or if I'm using higher heat I use the cloth handles and put 'em on as needed and remove 'em when done. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Okay, I will take for granted that if you're reading this you already have a Lodge cast iron pan(s). They are fantastic pans that have reignited my love of cooking. My Analon Pro pans sit in the cupboard doing nothing now other than loan their great glass lids to the Lodge pans. But this isn't about the pans. Despite their very humble price, all of us who own Lodge know that they are superior pans already. This is about this handle holder. If you've used silicone in the past as a pot holder or oven mitt, you know that it is an excellent heat barrier and very very easy to clean and dries almost instantly. This holder is no different. It can be left on the pans even when they are on medium high heat and though they get hot, not hot enough so the pan can't be lifted. The problem with this holder is that it only comes in one size and is internally deeply ribbed (presumably to create an air channel and less contact for cooling efficiency). I have 6.5" through 15" Lodge pans. Each handle is a different size and shape. The 6.5" is so small that this holder allows the handle to just slosh around inside. The only way to get a confident grip on the pan with the holder on is to really squeeze down on the holder. As the holder is quite thick, it won't fold over and the internal ribs prevent real compression of the holder. Sort of a spring action. In short, the little handle is so short and narrow that this holder just swallows it up and confident grasp is really not possible. Factor this in with the fact that oil/grease finds its way up cast iron handles and you have a real issue because of the internal ribs. There is very little actual contact between the holder and the handle because of these ribs. Good for low heat transfer. REALLY bad for grabbing the handle. But who uses such tiny pans other than myself? Let's talk about the 10" that everybody uses. The fit here is much much better. Still, not snug enough. Unlike with the 6.5" pan, heft and weight of the pan is an issue. Though the fit is more snug, the greater effort maneuvering the 10" gives a less-than-confident feeling. I like to sautee so I flip my pans a lot. Yes, even heavy cast iron pans. Not with this holder on the handle. The ribs simply limit contact with the pan far too much. It's back to the trusty old cloth for sauteeing... ANY grease on the handle and the holder becomes a lubricated sleeve that can actually spin around the handle. The 15" pan's handle fits about the same in the holder as the 10" though it reaches closer to the holder's tip. In summary, this holder is fine for simply grabbing the pan and rotating it on the burner or for holding the pan as you stir its contents or for two-handed lifts using the helper handle (and hey, where's the helper handle holders???). For sauteeing or one-handed lifts (or even two-handed lifts by the main handle only), the poor grip (even lubricated SLIDING) of this holder really limits its usefulness as a handle holder. I've ordered the Lodge cloth-exteriored (but still internally silicone-lined) holders hoping for better grip. I understand that those handles can't be left on the pans. I'll use them as a replacement for a cloth. Hopefully there aren't any internal ribs on those holders or they'll get sent back prior to use. Lodge really dropped the ball here, only offering one size. Frankly, I think they should include custom-fitted handles with every pan. They are cheap to make and wouldn't increase the cost of the pans much. They should also be made of much thicker silicone without ribs. This way, they can just stay on the pans and will fit and grip MUCH MUCH better and restrict heat at least as well. I hope you're listening, Lodge... Send me a free set for review. ;)

Easy to use and wash works on multiple size skillets good quality and grip

Sie passt perfekt an den Griff. Sie scheint wertig gearbeitet worden zu sein und kann einfach in die Spülmaschine gelegt werden. Gutes Produkt.

Resolve o que proboema, prática e versátil !

Very good product. I use it for my LODGE combo cooker (2 pans) and it works great. The adjustment it is good. When cooking the top and bottom keeps only a bit warm (you can hold it with bare hands), from the sides might be a bit warmer. Great!

Excelente producto para el mango del sarten de hierro.

Passender Griff mit sehr guter Qualität