No Glove, No Love

Not getting everyone sick should be job one when cooking for the public or your family. Food safety is something that everyone should be aware of and practice. Latex gloves, combined with hand washing, should be a regular practice for all BBQ cooks.

In addition to food safety, I like using gloves for keeping my hands clean. BBQ can be a messy business. Sauce, food, and grime from the cooker can get all over your hands. I’ll grab a pair of gloves when I’m cleaning the cooker or handling grates. A box of large sized gloves is handy for most jobs, while an extra large size will fit over a pair of cotton gloves. We use latex gloves over ordinary cotton gloves when handling hot food. They are easy to replace or have multiple pairs around. I now buy them by the case. A case hold ten boxes of 100 gloves each. Never have to worry about never having the right tools available for the job.