Opinion? best heat resistant gloves to pull pork

[Mike Shook]

I have excellent gloves to wear when removing meat from the smoker but they are kind of bulky to use when separating pork from fat and gristle. So I have been using bare hands for years. But I do get tired of minor but annoying finger burns from separating muscles or accidentally reaching into fat pockets, even after a one hour rest. So it is worth asking -- Does anyone wear decent gloves when pulling pork, gloves that allow you to feel what you are trying to separate? Any recommendations?

 

[LMichaels]

Watching. I had some gloves I bought from Amazon and while they insulated fine I ended up tossing in the trash for a few reasons. One VERY hard to clean, 2, I accidentally knocked them into the kitchen sink with soapy water in it and the cotton (or whatever) lining became disgusting, 3, they were incredibly hard to deal with. No dexterity at all. Beyond grabbing a brisket or such off the pit they were useless. I want an easy to clean pair, they don't have to go to my elbows, they need to be flexible so you still have some dexterity.
So, I am gonna watch this thread for suggestions as I am in your boat. I constantly see these "pitmasters" say they buy plain cotton gloves then pull nitrile gloves over them. Here to tell ya. I don't have largest hands in the world. But, I cannot find a pair of nitrile gloves big enough to go over cotton gloves (at least where I shop at Menards, Costco, Hazard Fraught)

 

[Chad-Burnt to a T]

I use double cotton gloves with nitrile gloves on the outside of them. I use the same to pull anything off the smoker or to move anything around. Works great. If it's not real hot I only use 1 layer of cotton gloves. Your hands will let you know.

 

[Steve Hoch]

I use a set of these, although a slightly different design than this one. They work great.

 

[DanHoo]

I use these, cotton with nitrile on the outside. sometimes the nitrile will shred and I have some oversize nitrile heavy-duty gloves ones I'll put on for a double layer

The cotton is easily washed if they get greasy. I also wear the cotton gloves without the nitrile when I'm sorting through my chest freezer to keep my fingers from freezing.

Oklahoma Joe's Nitrile Grilling Glove 9.5 in. W 50 pc Mfr# 4386292R06 - Ace Hardware

Oklahoma Joe's Disposable BBQ Gloves keep your hands clean when prepping or cooking your favorite foods. This kit contains disposable nitrile gloves and cotton glove liners for an added layer of heat resistance when handling food hot off the smoker. Keep the gloves in their box with tear-away...

www.acehardware.com

 

[timothy]

I bought a bunch of thesevl on sale at HD.
I put a pair of Xl venom gloves over.

 

[Wilmer Cogburn]

I just use the bear claw type device to shred pulled pork or chuck roast. Tongs used to put into pan of choice, and start shredding away.

 

[LMichaels]

So I found these 2 items on Amazon. Ordered them. Be here Saturday. I'll let all know how it works

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYXS2LG1?tag=tvwb-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSLJ9HG2?tag=tvwb-20

 

[Ed P]

These are the best nitrile gloves I have found. They are thin enough and flexible but very strong and tear-resistant.

https://www.amazon.com/AGAG-Nitrile-Disposable-Industrial-X-Large/dp/B09YTL8VDB?tag=tvwb-20

These are the cotton gloves I use. I have been very happy with this combo.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MVWY6XR?tag=tvwb-20

 

[LMichaels]

We got almost the same thing but the nitrile gloves I found are 8 mil which I thought would work a bit better plus they have a little texture

 

[Bruno]

I use these, cotton with nitrile on the outside. sometimes the nitrile will shred and I have some oversize nitrile heavy-duty gloves ones I'll put on for a double layer

The cotton is easily washed if they get greasy. I also wear the cotton gloves without the nitrile when I'm sorting through my chest freezer to keep my fingers from freezing.

Oklahoma Joe's Nitrile Grilling Glove 9.5 in. W 50 pc Mfr# 4386292R06 - Ace Hardware

Oklahoma Joe's Disposable BBQ Gloves keep your hands clean when prepping or cooking your favorite foods. This kit contains disposable nitrile gloves and cotton glove liners for an added layer of heat resistance when handling food hot off the smoker. Keep the gloves in their box with tear-away...

www.acehardware.com

I’ve used these for a long time, they get the job done and the price is decent.

 

[LMichaels]

Basically the same thing I bought except in "kit" form

 

[Chuck-B]

I have excellent gloves to wear when removing meat from the smoker but they are kind of bulky to use when separating pork from fat and gristle. So I have been using bare hands for years. But I do get tired of minor but annoying finger burns from separating muscles or accidentally reaching into fat pockets, even after a one hour rest. So it is worth asking -- Does anyone wear decent gloves when pulling pork, gloves that allow you to feel what you are trying to separate? Any recommendations?

Hi Mike, I had a BBQ trailer: {Chuck Wagon Pulled Pork} I ran for 12 years. I used Green Nitrile gloves to pull over 1,000 Bone in Pork Butts if they were fresh out of the Smoker I'd use Merino Wool Liners. The gloves were washed and sanitized the same protocol as the utensils to the satisfaction of the Health Department {100% inspection grades for the duration} I still use them.