History of Oven Mitts and Silicone Oven Gloves

History of Oven Mitts
History of Oven Mitts Photo by BBQ Pals

Have you ever wondered where oven gloves originated from, and it’s likely that you haven’t, so we did some research to get to the bottom of the story. Apparently, a Texan by the name of Earl Mitt came up with the idea in the early 1870s. It’s said that he suffered a terrible burn when he was baking one of his favorite cakes. Sadly, the burn was so bad that it left permanent damage to his left hand.

In an effort to prevent getting burned again, he invented the very first oven mitt. History tells us that he used a basic design and made it with a combination of shoe leather and wool. After experimenting with different materials and designs, he finally came up with the oven mitt style of cooking glove.

Thanks to Mr. Mitt, we have all benefited from his mishap and consequent invention of the oven glove. They say that desperation is the mother of invention, and cooks the world over have saved their fingers and hands from burns ever since.

The Transition Between Mr. Mitt’s Oven Mitts and Silicone Oven Gloves

Although Mr. Mitt’s design has continued to this very day, improvements in materials have also taken hold. The discovery of silicone and its heat resistant properties have revolutionized the original design and is a definite upgrade from the traditional cotton insulated gloves the Texan invented.

Silicone oven gloves are now a popular item in kitchens across the globe, and BBQ Pals contribute to the safekeeping of chefs, cooks, BBQ enthusiasts, camp fire cooks, bakers and anyone who needs protection from cookware of all shapes and sizes.

We can’t help but think that pot holders may very well have existed long before Mr. Mitt put his ideas to work. People have been cooking for centuries and versions of heat protection from folded materials to animal skins must have been used since people first started cooking in pots and pans.

Heat resistant grill gloves have come a long way since then, and we here at BBQ Pals are passionate about our product. Helping fellow cooks with the right equipment to be able to prepare and bake and serve delicious foods is something we pride ourselves in.

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