Pot Holders or Oven Mitts

[debodun]

I've heard some people refer to oven mitts as potholders. Maybe it's a regional or international thing, but to me, it's like this and not interchangeable:

 

[Coconut]

I use both mitts and potholders. to me there is a huge difference.
I mostly use mitts in the oven because they cover more of my hands. They are safer for me.
I have one set of mitts that are very long.
They make silicone mitts and potholders now, I have not tried them yet, have you ever tried those.

 

[IrishEyes]

Oven mitts now, don't trust my fingers to grab tight enough to a pot holder now.

 

[robin416]

Both. An Ove Glove for the toaster oven and holders for the oven or stove.

I have Cuisinart silicone on one side and nylon on the other. I really like them. No heat transfer at all.

 

[Della]

The mitts have always been way too big for my small hands, but I agree that the potholders leave you open for a burn on the wrist or back of the hand. It's all kind of dangerous.

 

[debodun]

I find it more difficult to grab thing with mitts.

 

[katlupe]

I have a couple of mitts but mainly use pot holders.

 

[Veronica]

I find it more difficult to grab thing with mitts.

I feel the same way. Plus they take up too much room.
I have some everyday potholders. And some vintage ones that are just for looks.
But most of the time I juist use a dish towel.

 

[Nathan]

Haven't had an oven mitt in years, but we got so many pot holders you can barely get the drawer shut.

 

[robin416]

The mitts have always been way too big for my small hands, but I agree that the potholders leave you open for a burn on the wrist or back of the hand. It's all kind of dangerous.

That's why the Ove Glove for the toaster oven. I've burnt the top of my hand on small ovens in the past. No more. The burn ends up right where I slide my hand into my jeans pocket.

 

[robin416]

I feel the same way. Plus they take up too much room.
I have some everyday potholders. And some vintage ones that are just for looks.
But most of the time I juist use a dish towel.

As a kid I used a dish towel to take a cast iron pan out of the oven. Problem was, the towel was damp. Burned the crap out of the palm of my hand.

 

[jujube]

I have a silicon mitt that I can reach into a pot of boiling water with and pluck out whatever is being cooked. I've only done that a couple of times but it worked!

 

[Kaila]

Haven't had an oven mitt in years, but we got so many pot holders you can barely get the drawer shut.

And how many do you use at once, Nathan?

 

[hollydolly]

The mitts have always been way too big for my small hands, but I agree that the potholders leave you open for a burn on the wrist or back of the hand. It's all kind of dangerous.

same , I was just going to say the same thing ... Oven gloves are wayyy to big for my hands so they slip around making them dangerous.... I use folded teatowels

 

[Pink Biz]

Don't like mitts because I can't get a good grip on them. Use fabric potholders only (not silicone).

 

[PeppermintPatty]

I use both mitts and potholders. to me there is a huge difference.
I mostly use mitts in the oven because they cover more of my hands. They are safer for me.
I have one set of mitts that are very long.
They make silicone mitts and potholders now, I have not tried them yet, have you ever tried those.

We have both potholders and oven mitts. We also have silicone mitts. They are really good. We use both equally depending on what we are cooking .

 

[CallMeKate]

Same here, Deb... the term/names aren't interchangeable for me either. A mitt is a mitt and not a pot holder.

 

[debodun]

I tried washing some potholders a few months ago in the machine and they got lumpy.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I just grab a kitchen towel.

 

[Babs2u]

I have a silicon mitt that I can reach into a pot of boiling water with and pluck out whatever is being cooked. I've only done that a couple of times but it worked!

The underrated slotted spoon would be safer.

 

[That Lady in PA]

mitts only... and they are all one piece!

 

[PeppermintPatty]

I just grab a kitchen towel.

That’s what my husband does.

 

[Jeni]

Whatever hubby has not ruined.
I bought new gloves and potholders. He sticks the thumb into things making gloves dirty and have to be washed or he throws potholders down and has burned some as He did not know burner was hot....
HE was cooking certainly he knew what burner he used.

I just cannot have nice things. lol

 

[Naturally]

I don't have a potholder and will grab a kitchen towel or wash cloth, whichever is handy ... or I'll just use my oven mitt ... unless there's a chance the mitt will come into contact with the food. It's complicated

 

[Jules]

One silicone glove and one small silicone pinchy thing. No heat transfer. No issues with slipping. I have really small hands and these work.