Does the handle stay cool to touch when cooking in it? I want this to replace another dutch oven, in which the handles get hot pretty quickly.
1642461
The handles gets warmish if the pan is kept on the stove for say longer than say 20 minutes. I use a gas stove and it could be because of the high flames radiating on to the handles. I would recommend using a mitt. But it a small con considering the quality of the product. I have been using it for more than 3 years and still rave about it.
1642462
Handles are metal (stainless) riveted to the pan. You will need pot holders. In my experience, most "Dutch ovens" have metal handles because they are designed to be used both on the stovetop and in the oven.
1642463
The handles take longer than the body to warm up, and doesn't get as hot, but I still need mitts to drain pasta after boiling.
1916099
Yes, the helper handle on the front lip (the short handle) gets too hot to touch very quickly. The long handle (opposite side) doesn't heat up as quickly. Still, when I've got mine on the burner (four times a week), I do NOT touch any handles--top, helper or main--without a buffer (mitt or towel). I learned the hard way.
756812
The 2-4 inch handle close to pan gets too hot to touch....the remaining part remains cool.I use it on electric coil .
1840430
Yes. No matter what I have cooked on the cooktop the handle has never gotten hot. However, once I left the handle turned and it was over a recently shut off burner and it did get warm, not hot. But I would imagine left for a prolonged period it would have gotten hot enough to burn.
1263248
We use the Oster every day and haven't had any problems with it with regard to heat. We have a small oven sitting right next to it that gets even hotter so I don't see what the problem is. Of course, I wouldn't touch either when in operation. That's why the Oster has a handle that sticks out comfortably. Hope this helps.
859256
Yes, the handle gets hot fast while cooking. Since it's so heavy you may not need to hold the handle. But definitely need gloves to move it after cooking
1234684
It gets very warm. Must use handle to open door. But not excessively hot. I have had other ovens that gave off much more heat
1203688
The handle does get hot but not as hot as plastic. You would need a mitt. We keep ours on our wood stove. On the cook stove, it doesn't get as hot.
877570
Relatively speaking, it certainly does. As an example, I heat the pan for 5 mins first, then heat oil in it for another 4 mins or so. Then cook a fried egg in it, which is probably about another 3 mins. The handle will warm up slightly near the pan, but where you grab it, it stays perfectly cool enough for normal use. (Should point out that my 'prep time' is for the all stainless, not the 'non stick')
147314
Yes, the handles do get hot. Also, the directions that come with this pot recommend that it not be used at high heat. The manufacturer recommends using it at no higher than medium heat. The pot heats very quickly because of the halogen core.
815548
It sort of depends on what you're cooking. If it's something with a lot of steam like a soup or pasta, the handles can get a little warm. Usually they are fine to handle without a mitt, but this is assuming you don't use high heat for a long time. Comparative to other cookware, I think the handles stay fairly cool.
477090
No, but the further down you go on the handle it will get hot. And one other thing to keep in mind, the inside of the pot the finish comes off. I returned the one I bought because of this problem.
442535
Yes. It does get super hot on the handles. It is not a big problem to me, since I am used to scooping up the stuff from the wok into the dishes while it is still on stove. If I need to touch the handle, I usually use a kitchen cloth as a layer to protect hands from the heat. Again, I did not find it a big bother, it is the most common style of wok I saw people use when I grew up in China.
659938
The handles stay cool on the stovetop. The lid handle does get hot on high heat but not at lower temps.
685436
If you put the pan in the oven, yes it will get hot. Otherwise, normal stovetop usage will not make the handle hot hot. Love this skillet!
2116960
No, the handle does not get hot. I have used this pan now for many months daily, the best pan I ever purchased. The interior is still perfect, even when exposed to fairly high heat. Can wholeheartedly recommend this product.
399391
Good morning! I already responded to the question of this cute little pan, and I answered it truthfully. However, after having read the comments once more, I went straight to my pan to see what was going on. My pan is an "Orgreeanic", and the handle is never hot. I guess I got a different pan from what I'm seeing below.