need charcoal scooper

Unknown · March 2006

Can anyone tell me where to find a charcoal scooper? How do you get the charcoal from the bag to grill without getting it all over you and without picking up the large bag? Very messy.

AZRP · March 2006

Ashley,
I just open the bag and pour it in. -RP

Spring Chicken · March 2006

Ashley,
I purchased one of those large aluminum scoops that farmers use to scoop out feed for their critters. Paid about $12 at a farm supply store. It doesn't work very well though and I end up dumping the lump in most of the time.[p]Spring "Trying To Make Life Easier" Chicken
Spring Texas USa

RRP · March 2006

<p />Ashley,
I prefer to use a coal bucket - they are still around though you might find an antique one. By design they make pouring in lump easy!

DobieDad · March 2006

RRP,[p]You may have to go into the coal bucket distribution business soon![p]DD

RRP · March 2006

DobieDad,
LOL - but they really do work quite well by sliding the lump in down that snout.

Moldy Coyote · March 2006

Ashley,
I use several plastic (appx. 2'x3') bins with lids that I put my different brand lumps in. Using throw-away surgical gloves, I can easily distribute my lump (ala "Elder Ward"),or grab hand full's and throw it in. I find it much easier to sort out if the original bag is poured into a large flat container.
HTH,
David

Dimple's Mom · March 2006

Ashley,[p]I use those latex gloves they sell at the pharmacy. I have them on hand for cleaning the bathrooms, handling lump, and other messy jobs. Don't use them to touch food you're going to eat, but for other stuff they're great.[p]Gwen

Unknown · March 2006

Ashley,
I use an old fireplace shovel, which is about 5” wide and 8” long, it works great.
It has a long handle, long enough to reach deep into the bag of charcoal. Just lay the bag flat and there you go. I’m sure you can get a cheap one at either the Flea Market
or a garage sale.

Unknown · March 2006

RRP, the coal bucket looks great! Thanks.

Smokin Bob · March 2006

Ashley,[p]I found that a scoop just broke up my coal at times but also didn't allow me to build the fire as needed. Just dumping it in didn't work in the long run...

Unknown · March 2006

Ashley, I use surgical gloves when working around the egg and prepping meat: not always the same pair. I find they prevent me from ruining my chewed up finger nails.....:<)[p]tom

billyg · March 2006

Hi Ashley,
I bought a pair of what at one time they called "engineer gloves" They are leather in the fingers and palms and cloth on the back of the hands plus having a cloth extension that covers the wrist area. I have several plastic flower pots and plastic tubs that I keep in the shed with all the egg stuff. When handling the lump and cleaning the grill I start with putting the gloves on. I mostly pour the lump into the chimney and the egg. The small pieces I scoop out with a small bucket that was intended for a flower pot. Look around your gardening storage area and chances are you'll find everything you need for free. If not Home Depot, Menards, etc. will have what you need in the gardening section. Opt for plastic because you're not going to be dealing with hot coals. P.S. anything that Ron Pratt says, take to the bank. Now I got to start searching for one of those coal things. Always wanted an excuse to check out garage sales.
billyg

MadSapper · March 2006

Ashley,[p]I too put my lump in a plastic storage bin, and also in that bin I keep a medium plastic bowl and a pair of old leather work gloves. When my stock's running low in the egg, I carefully slip on the gloves, fill up my bowl and then just dump in the egg. Works great for me! [p]Also, putting your lump in a bin lets all the dust and tiny pieces from the bottom of a coal bag fall to the bottom. [p]Good luck,[p]Kurt
PS- I got my large storage bin (clear w/ red lid) from Target for $3-4. It holds about 1.5 large bags of Wicked Good brand.

Unknown · March 2006

dimplesmom,[p]Every competition cook I know and, I would imagine, many professional cooks, use disposable latex gloves in food preparation and presentation.[p]Unless we are thinking of different things?[p]Lee[p]

RRP · March 2006

QSis,
sorry to be a "buttinski" but I don't touch raw food with those latex gloves either, but use the food safe "one size fits all" disposable gloves made of high-density polyethylene. I'm not a cleaning freak but handling raw food is another matter to me...guess it comes from my bout with food poisoning 30 years ago. While I wasn't at fault some jerk in that restaurant we ate at was and I would never want that death-wishing experience tied to my cooking. Once you've been there - you'll never want to go back, so just remember: bare hands and latex = BAD... Food safe gloves = GOOD...

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