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Title: Handling hot food on the grill
Post by: JackofAllTrades on April 22, 2017, 02:31:38 PM
What do you guys use or do to handle hot food on the grill?

Specifically, when moving large chunks of meat like brisket or pulled pork around the grill, flipping it upside down or moving it to the table to wrap. I typically use food-safe latex gloves but they transfer heat VERY quickly and I'm almost to the point of dropping the food.

Thanks for any suggestions!

Regards,
Keith
Title: Re: Handling hot food on the grill
Post by: Raindog on April 22, 2017, 02:48:31 PM
I've used large serving forks over the years but this is something I started using lately that works for me. Great for shredding too which I think was the main idea behind the design...

https://www.amazon.com/Weber-7475-Barbeque-Lifters-Shredders/dp/B00FDOOOYG
Title: Re: Handling hot food on the grill
Post by: SmokenJoe on April 22, 2017, 02:50:06 PM
A pair of ovegloves. I use welders gloves for the coals.

SJ


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Title: Re: Handling hot food on the grill
Post by: Raindog on April 22, 2017, 02:50:50 PM
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/04/22/claws.jpg)
Title: Re: Handling hot food on the grill
Post by: Larry on April 22, 2017, 02:53:00 PM
I just use a towel so I minimally disturb the bark.


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Title: Re: Handling hot food on the grill
Post by: JackofAllTrades on April 22, 2017, 03:00:56 PM
@Raindog... Interesting, I guess I could use my shredder claws until I find something better. I'd like to have something like a latex glove ultimately where I could handle food with great dexterity.
Title: Re: Handling hot food on the grill
Post by: jd on April 22, 2017, 03:02:55 PM
+2 for a pair of ovegloves
Title: Re: Handling hot food on the grill
Post by: charred on April 22, 2017, 03:16:44 PM
I bought these off CL about an hour ago! Tired of getting hurt forking my pork.   ;D


https://www.amazon.com/Charcoal-Companion-Insulated-Gloves-Claws/dp/B0116J4SNI
Title: Re: Handling hot food on the grill
Post by: JackofAllTrades on April 22, 2017, 03:27:23 PM
@SmokenJoe @jd I have a pair of gloves just like those but I use them to handle the chimney starter and grates so they are very dirty at this point. Not sure I like the material for handling food with though.
Title: Re: Handling hot food on the grill
Post by: jd on April 22, 2017, 03:49:48 PM
@JackofAllTrades, I use welding gloves for my chimney starter,  the ovegloves, I just wash them when they get dirty, my main use for them is handling my cast iron things
Title: Re: Handling hot food on the grill
Post by: Darko on April 22, 2017, 05:05:35 PM
Just my hands. I've burned  through  my fingers  over  many years

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Title: Re: Handling hot food on the grill
Post by: Cellar2ful on April 22, 2017, 06:29:07 PM
Quote from: Darko on April 22, 2017, 05:05:35 PM
Just my hands. I've burned  through  my fingers  over  many years

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Your tough like Mongo in "Blazing Saddles" Darko.  Grab the coffee pot barehanded off the fire and drink scalding coffee right out of the pot.
Title: Re: Handling hot food on the grill
Post by: Darko on April 22, 2017, 06:59:25 PM
They say that the definition of stupidity is doing the same thing over and expecting different results. 

Well, I've spent years being stupid and grabbing hot things.  At this point in my life, it just doesn't hurt much.
Title: Re: Handling hot food on the grill
Post by: HoosierKettle on April 22, 2017, 07:08:27 PM
I bought a pair of these at lowes exclusively for meat handling and pulling pork.

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Title: Re: Handling hot food on the grill
Post by: Jason on April 22, 2017, 09:36:00 PM
I've used an ordinary, clean, kitchen towel, for briskets and ribs before. Anything smaller, I use 1-2 pair of quality tongs, depending on the situation. An oversize spatula can be helpful too.
Title: Re: Handling hot food on the grill
Post by: LiquidOcelot on April 23, 2017, 04:30:06 AM
I was at target and saw charbroil cooking gloves. basically welders gloves but they work really well. and only 10 bucks.
Title: Re: Handling hot food on the grill
Post by: Wahoo95 on April 23, 2017, 06:02:13 AM
I use 2 pair of large tongs

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