What are Silicone Oven Mitts?
Silicone oven mitts are the next generation cooking mitt, featuring unique properties missing from conventional quilted mitts. Silicone oven mitts provide superior heat resistance; are waterproof, stain proof, and non-porous; and can be washed in the dishwasher. Silicone mitts can fit either hand and are sold individually. What makes these mitts unique is that they are made from injection-molded food-grade silicon with a rubbery feel that aids grip. On first glance, they might appear to belong more in the garage than in the kitchen, but these mitts are a chef’s best friend. Able to withstand temperatures up to 500°F (260°C), silicone oven mitts won’t get hot while pulling pans from the oven or shuffling pots on the stove. But these mitts go further. You can actually reach into boiling water wearing silicone oven mitts. Add food items to a boiling pot without splashing the stove by gently setting them into the water. Silicone mitts also withstand scorching steam, making them ideal for d