Mitts or grannie squares, silicon or quilted batting. There are a lot of choices when it comes to potholders, also referred to by some as hot pads. What do you prefer to use when you want to protect your delicate porcelain skin from the ravages of a hot oven?
While I have a few oven mitts in my kitchen, I often find them too bulky a lot of the time. My preference is for a thick, soft, terry square for most things, with a thinner vintage crocheted circle for when a dish needs delicate handling and isn't very heavy. I also like potholders that lay flat so they can be used as an impromptu trivet. I find silicon a little too stiff but I know some people who swear by them.
What are your potholder preferences?
Related: Sailcloth Potholder from Alder & Co.
(Image: Potholder installation by Helsinki based artist Anu Tuominen)
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I have several silicone potholders, but still tend to find myself going for my kitchen towels instead. I think that's down to the softness and flexibility of towels.
I use OXO's magnetic silicone potholders almost exclusively. I cook/serve with cast iron most days, and delicate materials just won't cut it. Plus, the magnets mean they're always within reach, hanging on the side of the oven.
Your poll really needs to have an "other" option. I use OveGloves almost exclusively. Yes, they are big and silly looking and from the ridiculous "As Seen on TV" brand but you can get a firm grip on handles and knobs and you don't have to worry about burning the back of your hand if you accidentally bump into another rack. If I have to hold something really hot for a long time I use the glove plus an old leather potholder my mom made for me years ago. My husband uses our first Oveglove (now stained and kind of gross) out in the garage for holding pipes while soldering.
i notoriously have rows of oven burn marks on the tops of my forearms from moving baked goods around in the oven or bumping into the wrong spot so long handed oven mitts for me.
I love my pair of the Oxo silicone oven mitts with a small magnet sewn into the cuff. I find myself using thick terry or traditional oven mitts less and less. I also have about 5 silicone pot holders that I use for that purpose or trivets.
I also use wood and cork potholders.