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Subscribe to forums RSS#11 Mon 24 Dec 12 2:21pm
MsPablo
Occupation Just being me
- Member since Fri 28 Mar 08
Re: Newbie and a question for experienced cooks :)
If using a skillet in the oven, it can be hard to remember the hot handle once it's out of the oven. You can purchase a silicone handle cover. It's saved me from burning myself many times.
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#12 Mon 24 Dec 12 2:29pm
Maree
- From Newcastle, Australia
- Member since Sat 10 Mar 07
Re: Newbie and a question for experienced cooks :)
Also have to remember that most silicon handles are only safe up to 200C.
Some people advise wrapping handles in foil to preserve them.
I just don't use pots/ pans with silicone in ovens over 180C to be safe.
Also don't use Pyrex (or similar) over 180C. Birdymum has a graphic set of pics on her blog here to illustrate Pyrex at 200C, open door to check food, cool air causes Pyrex to shatter.
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#13 Mon 24 Dec 12 2:41pm
MsPablo
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Occupation Just being me
- Member since Fri 28 Mar 08
Re: Newbie and a question for experienced cooks :)
I'm talking about a silicone handle sleeve that one slips over a metal skillet handle to protect one from burning by accidentally grabbing the hot handle. This sleeve is designed to take high heat.
I would never put anything with a silicone or plastic handle in the oven, just to be on the safe side, easy for me since I don't own any. I really like the solid stainless - seems to hold up forever.
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