Where to get supplies

Try "thebbqglove.com". Don't think that is a "firemans" glove, but it touts that is a high temp glove.
We use, since getting the FEC100, those cheap brown cotton gloves and put x-large latex gloves over them.

I bought Butterballs blue gloves that are high temp, great for hot meat, you just can't handle the hot shelves (metal). they call them turkey gloves.

Just search meat gloves on Amazon.

I agree with GaryT. That is exactly what I do. Still have good dexterity, and not a lot of $'s invested.
Gary I

First place I look is any Restaurant Supply Place in town. I go there as much as I do the Grocery store (it seems like). We have two in town and they both know me on sight.

Different thought on gloves. The fire mits are fine, but only for removing hot meat. I like to "use" cotton gloves covered in rubber gloves. I like to be able to hold/feel the food inside the smoker as part of my QC step.

Joe - For handling really hot food, and other items such as pots, pans, grates,etc these are the gloves I use and recommend. I've tried a lot of different ones and these are the best, especially for the price. $11 and free shipping.

For handling warm meats for pulling, etc. I go with white cotton gloves with disposable latex gloves over them.

I ordered a pair, Thanks to all who were kind enough to reply.

Joe.... The gloves that dls told you about are the same gloves that I have been using for awhile now. You will like them a lot as I sure do. I to agree that you get a better feel of the meat with the cotton gloves with disposable's over the top.

DLS,

What temp can those gloves handle? It does not say on their website.

Those are really nice gloves. I am gonna bookmark that site. If I get a hole in mine, these are the ones I am ordering.

Thanks!

I'm with the other guys on white cotton gloves and large latex gloves to cover them.

I have a pair of leather wielding gloves that come in hand for any foil covered meat or removing shelves...they cover my forearms some...lets not ask about the problems I've had with that before, oh well!

I need to be able to feel the meat.

I've got a couple pairs of the gloves dls recommended and like them a lot. Use them to handle hot meat, grates and probes.

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Originally posted by RibDog:
DLS,

What temp can those gloves handle? It does not say on their website.

John - Don't know the max temp. they can handle but, compared to other gloves I've used, they're far superior.

Examples - Sometimes, with a brisket or butt, I'll pull the grate from the smoker with the meat on it and carry from the deck to the kitchen. Ditto with switching grates in the middle of a smoke. In addition, I use them to move large roasting pans and a very large La Creuset enameled cast iron French/Dutch oven from the stoves oven after cooking to the stove top or another heat resistant surface. Excellent for use with skillets, pots, and pans that don't have heat resistant handles.

Very flexible with a nice textured grip. The extra long gauntlet is a plus. I have 2 pairs that I've used for around 9 years that show absolutely no sign of wear.

I wouldn't be without them, and highly recommend them to anyone. And, you can't beat the price.

Thanks DLS