Sticking a Clothespin into the Heating Grid: The Little-Known but Useful Trick

What’s the Trick?

When you’re cooking or grilling, sometimes you need a handy way to keep small items in place, manage heat, or even protect your fingers from hot surfaces. A wooden clothespin can serve as a simple, heat-resistant clamp or handle that:

• Holds small foods or skewers steady on the heating grid
• Provides a grip on hot surfaces without burning your fingers
• Helps create airflow or space between food and heat source to avoid burning
• Assists in flipping or moving delicate items on the grill or stove

Why a Clothespin?

• Wood is naturally heat-resistant and won’t conduct heat quickly, making it safe to use around hot grills or burners.
• Clothespins are easy to clip on and remove, providing a temporary handle or clamp without damaging your cookware.
• They’re inexpensive, reusable, and widely available—a perfect DIY kitchen gadget.

How to Use This Trick

1. Skewers and Kebabs: Attach a clothespin near the end of a wooden skewer to act as a handle. This helps you turn or lift skewers without burning your fingers.
2. Hold Foil or Parchment: Use a clothespin to secure foil or parchment paper onto pans or grills, preventing them from blowing away or shifting.
3. Create Spacing: Clip a clothespin onto thin slices of meat or vegetables on the heating grid to slightly elevate them, helping to cook evenly without sticking.
4. Flip Small Items: Use the clothespin as tongs for flipping delicate grilled vegetables or small seafood pieces.

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