Grill gloves

I have a pair of heavy leather fireplace gloves with gauntlet sleeves that I use to add charcoal, move coals (with tongs of course), and move my grill grates around. I'm careful not to get them greasy though.

so after a bit of research, I settled on some gloves made by Artisan Griller.  Purchased on amazon here.  I like that they are rubber so I don't have to worry about cloth gloves getting gunked up.  They are easy to wash, I just keep the gloves on and wash my hands with soap and water.

The fingers are a little stiff and a little difficult to operate tongs, but overall have great dexterity.  I like that the sleeve goes up my forearm quite a bit.  When I am grilling at high temps, the heat definitely still radiates through the gloves but I feel like I am protected against accidental bumps into the grates.

The made in USA tag was a plus for me.

Ok, I've always thought it's absolutely unnecessary thing as grill gloves. But anyway, I'm ready to purchase ones. Maybe it will be a good decision.

@AlertAler23 - They were absolutely never a consideration for me until I got my FEPG.  Just the configuration of the door, the upper rack, the crazy heat on the charbroil side i burnt myself several times and had to do something...

4 months later, I am still happy with the Artisan Griller gloves as noted above.

These look good. I have two questions: Are they insulated enough to pull a butt or a rack of ribs out of the smoker onto a pan? And, how "large" is the fit? I have pretty big hands and usually choose xl gloves.

@jay1924 I actually pull cast iron pans out of the grill after they have been on direct heat at 450 deg. +.  I can comfortably carry the pan from the grill into my kitchen.

I absolutely use them to pull smoked meat directly out of the pit.  I wear them to actually pull pork, hold a rack of ribs or brisket flat while carving, etc.

Sizing is tough, but I think i made the right choice going with large.  They only offer 2 sizes that I can tell - LG & XL.  I was afraid if I went to XL, I would lose some of the dexterity (if that is the right word).  For reference, when I wrap a tape measure around the widest part of my palm it is just a shade under 9".  The gloves are a little tight to pull off especially when they get a little greasy, but I think the 10" gloves would be a bit too floppy if you will.

Thanks for the info. They're going on my Christmas list!

I have a pair of welding gloves that I use for HOT things, a pair of leather work gloves for other things and a pair of cotton gloves that I can pull rubber gloves over for dealing with hot meat.

@jay1924 - been meaning to ask if the jolly old elf left some gloves in your stocking a couple months ago...

Jobiewan - yep! I have yet to try them, but they fit and feel great! I love it when I get what I want! (Actually, the tradition seems to be "ask for it and you'll probably get it, don't ask for anything and you won't like what you get.")

Thanks for the review  Just ordered a pair

I predict you will love them. I've used them for repositioning meat during a cook, pulling meat to take inside, changing the level of a rack full of meat, etc. They are protective and flexible. Hint: leave them on and wash your hands with soap and water to clean them. My only complaint is that the product registration process, involving sending a text message, didn't work.

after over a year of fairly heavy use, mine are still doing great.

only complaint is the strong chemical/glue smell that I was hoping would have faded by now.

Funny - I haven't noticed that. Very strange. Have you tried contacting the company?

Oldsarge:  Clean up on isle 6.

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Oldsarge:  Clean up on isle 6.