BIFL Request - Grilling Gloves

Submitted by hungryfarmer t3_118it2p in BuyItForLife

Looking for something to pull BBQ off of the smoker. The gloves I have been using are OK, but they now have a couple of small holes formed in them that makes them heat up way too quickly to be effective. The current gloves are silicone exterior with some kind of fabric interior. Would prefer the whole glove to be waterproof instead of just the exterior like my current gloves, but willing to sacrifice on that point.

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TheNoobGod t1_j9hi3uh wrote

I have had these for 4-5 years:

https://www.amazon.com/Jolly-Green-Products-Heat-Resistant-Dishwashing/dp/B00M6BAOTI/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=Orange+Grill+Gloves&qid=1677025785&sr=8-10

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They have held up good, but I dont use and abuse them. I use them for brewing beer and smoking meats so I maybe use them 10 times a year.

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hungryfarmer OP t1_j9ikw4f wrote

I have used some similar to this. How stiff are they/how much dexterity do you keep wearing them? That was always my problem with that style.

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TheNoobGod t1_j9jmtjz wrote

I feel that my dexterity is good wearing them and they are not that stiff. I do at time have trouble gripping things.

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ConBroMitch t1_j9hr57u wrote

BIFL?

18” Edlund tongs

Or

Use what the pro BBQ folks use, a folded up cheap kitchen towel. No gloves in sight.

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hungryfarmer OP t1_j9il43z wrote

Ya that works until you want to grab a brisket or pork butt. What I see the pros use is always just the disposable rubber gloves over top of insulating gloves.. guess that works but I would prefer not having to use disposable gloves every time I use the smoker.

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e36m3guy t1_j9hzx2f wrote

I use welding gloves. I don’t know how old they are but has to be around 10 years.

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hungryfarmer OP t1_j9ikzv2 wrote

Don't the meat juices soak into the gloves? Can you wash yours? Never honestly tried washing welding gloves..

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SigSeikoSpyderco t1_j9kl2ao wrote

Gloves like this take serious abuse and won't last more than a few seasons. Silicone lasts a long time, but dexterity is a problem. Ove Glove can be good, but not with a long cuff as far as I remember.

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