{"id":1261827,"date":"2019-11-19T16:47:23","date_gmt":"2019-11-19T22:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1261827"},"modified":"2019-11-19T16:47:23","modified_gmt":"2019-11-19T22:47:23","slug":"you-need-a-cast-iron-skillet-handle-cover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/you-need-a-cast-iron-skillet-handle-cover\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s Why You Need a Cast-Iron Skillet Handle Cover"},"content":{"rendered":"Hands down, one of the most useful tools in your kitchen is a cast-iron skillet.\u00a0It wasn't hard for us to dedicate a whole cooking guide to cast iron<\/a>!\r\n\r\nFrom an array of breakfast foods<\/a> to sweet and savory breads<\/a> and\u00a0rustic, golden pies<\/a>, that skillet is a workhorse.\u00a0But there's one downside to cooking with cast iron: an extremely hot handle.\r\n

The Problem: Your Skillet Is Too Hot to Handle<\/h3>\r\nWe love cast-iron skillets for their durability and ability to retain heat. But if you've ever absentmindedly reached for the handle of a hot skillet, you know that heat retention can lead to a big problem: burnt hands!\r\n\r\nIt's easy to forget the handles of cast-iron skillets are hot, especially when you have other pans on the stove. But grabbing a hot handle can lead to burns, messes and potentially smashed toes. (These lightweight cast-iron skillets could help prevent that from happening.<\/a>)\r\n\r\nWhile oven mitts seem like a good option, not all are made to handle hot cast iron\u2014some oven mitts will melt! Dish towels are risky too, since it's easy for them to slide around, exposing the hot handle.\r\n\r\nSo what's a cook to do?\r\n

The Solution: Invest in Handle Holders<\/h3>\r\nEnter silicone handle holders, the best accessory for your cast-iron skillets. Not only are they thick and durable enough to handle high heat, but they offer you a better grip on the handle than a bulky oven mitt.\r\n\r\nHere's an option we love<\/a>, which includes helpful silicone grips for both sides of the skillet, as well as a silicone pot holder that will stand up to high heat.\r\n\r\n