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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

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

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 !!!

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

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

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

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.

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

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.