Heat Resistant Non-Slip Silicone Hot Handle Holder, Rectangular Pot Handle Cover for Kitchen, Insulating Protection, Red, 5.6"L x 1.9"W

Safe Grip for Hot Handles I picked up this Amazon Basics silicone pot holder to deal with the scorching-hot handles on my cast iron skillet, and it’s been a real hand-saver. The silicone material feels sturdy but flexible, and it slides easily onto the handle without feeling loose. Once it’s on, it stays put even when I’m moving a heavy pan around the stove. The length is just right to cover the bulk of the handle, so I don’t have to worry about my fingers sneaking onto the hot metal. What I really like is that it doesn’t heat up quickly. I’ve left it on while cooking and found I could still grab the pan comfortably. The textured surface gives a secure grip, which helps when I’m tilting or pouring. Cleanup is simple—just a quick rinse or toss in the dishwasher. A couple of things to keep in mind: this cover is designed for standard straight handles, so it may not fit oddly shaped or oversized ones. Also, while it protects well from high heat, I wouldn’t recommend leaving it in the oven during broiling temps. Bottom line: A simple, inexpensive upgrade that makes cooking with cast iron (or any skillet with a bare handle) much safer and more comfortable.

I've been using these for years, and the cloth ones for decades. And I have to laugh at a lot of the poor reviews of this device. It is painfully obvious users are misusing the product and then giving it a poor review. So let's start with some basics. #1. Silcone handle covers are meant to be used light a form fitted oven mitt. NOT a permanent piece of the handle. Slide it on, move the pan, slide it off. If you leave it ON the pan especially in the oven, it WILL get hot, and may likely melt a bit. Just don't do that. #2. Silicone handle covers REDUCE heat transfer from the CI handle, they do NOT eliminate it. You may still want to wrap the handle a bit with a cloth to further reduce the heat transfer. Now having said that, I have a 10.5" Outdoor Gourmet cast iron skillet I bought for camp cooking when I was single that my wife has absconded for the house... The handle is slightly different shape and size from the Lodge castings, so fit was a concern. And as expected, this cover is a bit loose on the handle, but does grip well, and he ribbed inside allows for heat to move away from the hand fairly efficiently. When used on the house stove, and / or camp stove, the cover stays cool while cooking even when left on. However do NOT use the handle while cooking in the oven or directly over the camp fire, remove and place back on as needed in those circumstances. Overall this replaced a Lodge cover that failed after years of use, and I can honestly say, this appears to be of roughly the same quality and usability of the Lodge unit. Just use it correctly and you'll be fine.

This silicone handle cover does the job—it definitely makes grabbing my cast iron pan way safer and more comfortable. No more worrying about burning my hand on a scorching hot handle! Only downside is that it runs a little big and feels a bit loose on the pan. It still works fine, just not as snug as I expected. I might try a different brand for a better fit, but overall it’s a solid kitchen helper.

I recently bought a red cast iron skillet and surprised myself when I accidentally grabbed the hot handle the first time I used it. I thought I could use a hot pad but that only worked for laying on the lid to prevent myself from grabbing it without protection. This handle cover works well. It is tight enough it fits the handle well and after a minute or two I forgot it was there. It would never fall off and is always there when I want to hold onto the pan while stirring. I want to get one for every pot with a hot handle. The color is perfect and matches the pot. It always surprises me that silicone insulates against heat so well. It definitely protects my hand from burns.

Exactly as advertised. Works great. Easy to clean, just put it in the dishwasher. Protects against the heat in the cast iron pan handle.

Purchased to see if it could fit some of my pans that do not have heat-resistant handles. However, it doesn't fit any of them. It is a nice thick material.

Fits perfectly, sturdy, blocks super high heat, easy to slip on and off, love the vibrant color, great grip.

Great holder for my cast iron skillet