How to remove IMUSA Casserole (Fry Pan) handle?

Done did it! And I didn’t impale myself, happy to report.

Basically just put a flat-head screw driver between the plastic part of the handle and the metallic clip, and pried it off. The plastic part broke off, but gave me enough clearance to re-insert the screw driver at different points and pry the clamps a bit to remove the plastic pieces left.

The lid handle is just screwed on, so it was easy to remove as well.

For the curious:

• Plastic handle piece = 27.1g (0.96oz)
• Pan with metal handle clip still attached = 102.9g (3.63oz)
• Lid handle = 19g (0.67oz)
• Lid (sans handle) = 66.8g (2.36oz)
• So Pan + Lid w/o handles = 169.7g (5.99oz)
• Pan + Lid with handles (old weight) = 215.8g (7.61oz)

I left the clip on so I can use it to attach some kind MYOG wire handle later. I’ll probably end-up replacing the lid with an MYOG aluminum to shave more weight.

Follow-up question: what’s a good cord/material to make a lid handle from? My main concern is it possibly melting onto food.

A piece of wire would work for a non-melty lid handle. Another piece of wire could be used as a hook to lift it, if a tent peg wasn’t available.

A machine screw with a wing nut used to be available on Fry-Bake lids. Simple & light, but you’ll need something to protect your fingertips.

Aluminum tape is popular for pot lid handles.

I’m not sure how well aluminum tape would work on a larger, heavier lid, but it’s worth a try. This is the OP’s pan & lid.

Yeah, I might just replace it with an MYOG Al lid from a disposable baking pan (+ Al tape handle) to cut more weight. 2.63oz for the original lid seems too heavy.

Thanks y’all!