Gloves

NoobZero

Merry Christmas everybody! I have noticed that when the BBQ shows were airing, all the pros were wearing black rubber or latex gloves when handling meat. Anyone know if those gloves offer a better grip than regular latex or rubber? What brand or name are they?

The Cen-Tex Smoker

NoobZero said:

Merry Christmas everybody! I have noticed that when the BBQ shows were airing, all the pros were wearing black rubber or latex gloves when handling meat. Anyone know if those gloves offer a better grip than regular latex or rubber? What brand or name are they?

they are the same. you can get them many places. I think Firecraft sells them if you cant get them local.

blind99

A box of inexpensive nitrile gloves is great for prep. 

NoobZero

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

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NoobZero said:

Merry Christmas everybody! I have noticed that when the BBQ shows were airing, all the pros were wearing black rubber or latex gloves when handling meat. Anyone know if those gloves offer a better grip than regular latex or rubber? What brand or name are they?

they are the same. you can get them many places. I think Firecraft sells them if you cant get them local. 
Excellent! Thank you!

nolaegghead

Harbor Freight sells a wide assortment of nitrile gloves in different sizes.

theyolksonyou

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KE22YVM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

FATC1TY

Nitrile. Nothing special. I buy them buy the cases at work. Blue or black. No difference. 

The black look cool though. Look for insulated gloves if you need help with heat. I like welding gloves myself. Cheap and hold up nicely. 

NoobZero

I'm looking for gloves that will help when gripping raw meat for trimming. I figured since I keep seeing those black ones they must offer something that regular first aid type gloves do not.

jakebge

NoobZero said:

I'm looking for gloves that will help when gripping raw meat for trimming. 

You might be on to something that glove manufactures should consider when designing their new nitrile gloves.  I've never seen any disposable textured nitrile gloves that are design to help with gripping.  

Toxarch

Get the powder free ones. There are different thickness so don't buy the really cheap thin ones or they tear on you. Mine are blue and work great. Another friend has black and they work great. I've noticed no difference other than you can see the spices collecting on the black gloves. Another friend has the really cheap blue ones and he tears a couple of them just putting them on. He hates them and hopes they run out soon.

RRP

I just buy the blue power free exam gloves from Sam's. Only have torn one once and that was actually due to nicking myself and then stressing the glove.

SmokeyPitt

jakebge said:

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NoobZero said:

I'm looking for gloves that will help when gripping raw meat for trimming. 

You might be on to something that glove manufactures should consider when designing their new nitrile gloves.  I've never seen any disposable textured nitrile gloves that are design to help with gripping.

Not disposable but gloves like these work well http://www.homedepot.com/p/Grease-Monkey-PVC-Coated-Cleaning-Gloves-Large-X-Large-24203-08/202759384

Somewhat of a trade off because they are not quite as dexterous. These are also more heat resistant so great for pulling pork. They sell these as bbq gloves in other brands but they are twice the price. 

JethroVA

I use cheap exam gloves for handing raw meat (especially rubbing).  I use heavy rubber/vinyl gloves similar to @SmokeyPitt for handling hot meat and pulling pork.  Agree that you don't need a BBQ brand.  Head to a hardware store. 

pgprescott

The black ones just look cool. Rod Grey has custom colored one made up for him on the circuit. It's just bling. 

BrookieP

I've seen Costco brand ones before. My husband buys Black Mamba brand black nitrile gloves off Amazon. Honestly I think he uses it more to keep his hands clean than for the grip. 

DMW

Something like these?

blasting

@NoobZero  for more opinions, there was a thread on nitrile gloves in october.

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1187589/ot-nitrile-gloves#latest

Toxarch

BrookieP said:

I've seen Costco brand ones before. My husband buys Black Mamba brand black nitrile gloves off Amazon. Honestly I think he uses it more to keep his hands clean than for the grip. 

I only wear them for clean hands. I can handle the raw meat and then pull them off and have clean hands to grab whatever. 

kwdickert

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002XXIZOU/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1944687582&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B004TMVZYA&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1EEMRWMDJM7S7308J0QT