Bear Paws

[SmokeShack]

Hi everybody (new member here, this post is losing my forum cherry!)

I'm going to purchase some bear paws from the US. For anybody that doesn't know what they are

http://www.amazon.com/Bear-Paws-D333413 ... 189&sr=8-1

They're perfect for pulled pork.

Does anybody know where to get them over here?

Otherwise would anybody else like me to get a pair for them in my order? They should work out around £12/pair.

Derek

[All Weather Griller]

Hi Derek,

Welcome to the forum. I searched high and low for these in the UK last year and was completely unsuccessful. I eventually got a pair from the States.

To be honest I have hardly used them as I find the Steve Raichlen gloves much better. There is a few of us from Forum heading over to Kansas City in Oct. If you can wait I would be happy to bring a set back for you.

Cheers

Adie

[MadCow]

Personally, I'm not too keen on these as they tend to pierce the meat and you lose all those lovely juices. I use bbq gloves, much better on the meat and less chance of dropping it !!!

[SmokeShack]

Thanks for the pointers, I guess that's a resounding thumbs down for the bear paws then!

Adie - thanks for the offer. There's a very good chance I'll be in Kansas in October too. Who else is going?

Derek

[All Weather Griller]

Hi Derek,

Here is another thread on the food gloves I use. There is an interesting post from "Asbestos hand Jacky", which would suggest that there is a downside to using these. From a competition perspective I think her point is valid, but if it's for catering and pulling the pork for serving then I think they are the dogs danglies.

In terms of Kansas two of the circuit teams are sending one member and two other teams are sending two members.

Cheers

Adie

[MadCow]

it would appear that I have yet another nickname !!!

[stickthekettleon]

I have to admit Jackie I'm gonna back Adie on that one. I tried your -3 pairs of gloves are enough heat protection- theory at weekend and nearly ended up in casualty.

[MadCow]

oh remind me to bring some cheese for you guys next time we meet

[Steve]

One pair of gloves does the job. Bare hands if I'm doing it at home. Used to hurt like hell, now it hurts a bit, I hope next year the pain, along with the nerve endings in my fingers, will be gone completely.