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Keep your hands cool as a cucumber.

Tell us if this sounds familiar: You're counting down the seconds until your chicken enchilada casserole is ready to be pulled rom the oven. Or maybe it's juicy oven-roasted pulled pork, or a crave-worthy dessert like homemade strawberry cake or best-ever chocolate chip cookies. The timer dings, you open the oven door, and—without thinking—grab a scorching hot pan from the oven with your bare hands. Youch!

Clearly, the consequences of not using an oven mitt or pot holder can be dire. A third-degree burn does not a happy cook make. That's why, in the quest for burn-free hands, we've rounded up the very best oven mitts and pot holders (and even some chef-favorite kitchen towels) to keep you out of the E.R. Is grilling more of your thing? We also have some great picks for the best grill gloves.

When it came to choosing oven mitts for this list, our number-one priority was heat resistance. A good set of oven mitts have enough insulation to protect your hands from hot pans, but also enough flexibility to deliver a firm grip on pots and pans. We looked for durable, grippy materials that are also easy to wipe down or throw into the washing machine for a good clean. Whether you're looking for mitts or gloves, lightweight or heavy-duty styles, or silicon or cotton models, we've found an assortment of the very best to keep you safe while cooking.

The Gorilla Grip oven mitts set is made out of durable and waterproof silicone, with a honeycomb texture for added grip. At just over a foot long, they also do a great job at keeping your forearms protected. "These oven mitts exceeded my expectations," said a reviewer. "These mitts have a silicone exterior with an insulating padded interior that really helps keep the heat from your hands."

The Big Red House Heat-Resistant Oven Mitts pack a lot of bang for your buck. The 12.5-inch cotton gloves are safe up to 480°F and feature silicone stripes for added grip. "The soft terry interior is absolutely the most comfortable and flexible I've ever encountered in a mitt," said one reviewer.

More than one from the Delish team recommended The 'Ove' Glove, which are flame resistant and safe up to 540°F. The finger slots allow for greater flexibility than traditional oven mitts and the grips aren't just great for holding onto pots and pans, but are also useful for opening stubborn jars, according to this reviewer.

The Five Two Silicone Oven Mitt Set is as functional as it is beautifully designed. Made of platinum-grade silicone with a terry interior, they're safe up to 650°F. Plus, they're machine washable, with magnets and loops for easy hanging or sticking to the fridge—a major plus for many reviewers.

At 14.7-inches long, the HOMWE oven mitt set is the best option for those looking for a little extra arm protection. Made of BPA-free silicone with a textured grip on the outside and a soft lining on the inside, these oven mitts get the job done. "When I put these on, I feel as if I could shove my hands into a hot oven without any hesitation of getting burned," said one reviewer. "The silicone design is thicker, but grips well and is not slippery at all. I could hold a hot dish for as long as I need to without panic setting in." The oven mitts also come in additional lengths, as well.

Sure, Zeppoli Classic Kitchen Towels aren't exactly mitts or pot holders, but they are tried and true towels found in most restaurant kitchens and come in large enough packs that you'll always have one at the ready—whether you're wiping up a spill or grabbing a hot pan. "Coming from a restaurant background, lint-free tea towels are best because they are multipurpose and easily washable and replaceable," according to Delish Senior Food Producer June Xie. And, they're made out of durable 100-percent cotton, so they're ready to hold up to wear and tear.