Cast iron and stainless stick the most, enamel on iron and regular aluminum a bit less, anodized aluminum even less. Weight and handles Look for pots and pans you find easy to hold, lift and turn. You will rarely use a pot or pan that's hard to handle. The lightest materials are copper and regular uncoated aluminum. Grip style and size, heat control and attachment are the key characteristics.
All handles get hot in the oven.
Vinyl or rubber removal handles are also available now. Screwed-on handles come loose, but you can tighten and replace them. Bookmark or Visit the Site's Main Page for links to find Web resources and shopping sources, to contact the webmaster, to research special topics or career resources, or to enjoy updates on our own Internet features and services.