Features:

  • TIME SAVER - Bear Paws are the answer to perfectly shredded meat without the mess and headache of knives and forks. Easily grasp and shred pork, chicken, beef, and more with the ultra-sharp “claws.”
  • MELTPROOF and DISHWASHER SAFE - Made of BPA-free nylon, FDA-approved, and heat-resistant up to 475 degrees. Never worry about your shredding tools melting near the grill or in the dishwasher.
  • EASY & FUN TO USE - Lift, handle, shred, pull, and carve to your heart’s content. Our unique design gives you a perfect handhold for safely managing the super-sharp shredding blades.
  • BBQ PRO FAVORITE - Featured on BBQ Pitmasters, Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, and America’s Test Kitchen. Bear Paws have been named “Best BBQ Tool” by the National BBQ Association.
  • THE ORIGINAL BEAR PAWS - The favorite BBQ accessory for years, Bear Paws are 100% made in the USA. Nobody beats us for quality and strength. We know Bear Paws will make your BBQs 100% more epic.
A great set of shredders for the price

I lost my last set of meat shredders in our recent move so I needed to replace them. After reading reviews on Amazon, this set looked like a good buy so I bought a set, I'm very glad I did. These Bear Paws are sharp, they shred meat easily and fit my hands very well. They're comfortable to hold, which is nice when shredding 10-20 lbs. of pork for a party. I've read some reviews where people stated that they didn't work well and it was hard to shred their pork or chicken. Some helpful hints I've learned over the years. If the meat is hard to shred, it may not be cooked long enough, let it cook longer and it should shred easily. I initially use one claw to hold a large piece of meat while using the other claw to shred it, I don't have both claws going at the same time If you want chunkier pieces of meat, use heavy pressure and just tear the meat up. If you like finer, shredded meat, I use light to medium pressure and drag one claw across the surface of the meat, kind of like scraping the surface. Remember to let the meat rest for a bit when you're finished cooking as this will keep it moist. I also use one claw when carving meat. I stick one claw into the meat to hold it steady while I carve with a knife, works much better than trying to use a fork. We also use them to mix up some salads or to take large pieces of meat or a turkey out of the roasting pan. They're also top shelf dishwasher safe, which makes cleaning them a breeze. For the kid in you, you can also pretend you're Wolverine or Freddy Krueger if the mood hits you while you're working in the kitchen....lol

Sure does beat 2 forks!

I don't normally write reviews, however, these deserve the honor. I just made 26 pounds of pork butt for a large family gathering. Several months ago I did the same thing and my husband and I shredded it together with 4 forks. We scorched our hands repeatedly and it took over 70 mins. I looked at several shredding forks and settled in on these and I sure am glad I did! I ordered directly from CQS to make sure that I got the branded claws. They are solid, light and sharp. They are not hollow on the back side so meat doesn't get stuck in them. It didn't take long to get the hang of them. They double as handles to pick the large 8.5# butts with which was very nice. They really do become extensions of your hands! I had read reviews that said that these don't let you get meat shredded finely but that was certainly not my experience. Although I haven't used them on other sorts of meat yet, this pork was fall-off-the bone tender and it shredded very finely for me. And it did it so fast! I shredded all 26 pounds by myself in less than 30 mins and didn't burn my hands once. That made the extra few bucks for the brand name all worth it for me! I wish I hadn't waited so long to get these...It really does beat the 2 fork system! Well done Bear Paws!

Significantly reduces the effort required for shredding!

These work wonderfully! I originally purchased them because I was cooking for a group of 100+ on a trip. We made about 40lbs of shredded chicken thighs. Having made the same meal about a year prior, and spending a couple of hours shredding chicken with 2 kitchen forks, we knew there had to be an easier way! Using these shredding claws, we shredded 40lbs of thighs in about 45 minutes. There were 2 of us & we kept swapping put, because shredding still hurts your back/shoulders. But these claws are so sharp & useful that it took less than half the time! I've since used them to make shredded pork at home & they also work wonderfully for that!

You really will use these. They won't collect dust in the corner.

These claws are just what you need in shredding pork, chicken, beef or any other items. The points are sharp, narrow, and long and work well as a pair. It's much more efficient and quicker than using two forks. Even when I buy "pulled pork" from Trader Joe's and it's already "pulled" this is an excellent tool for really shredding it properly. I thought I might have been a little extravagant in ordering this but now I realize it is very useful beyond shredding - e. g., holding a watermelon with one hand/claw as you cut with the other hand.

Awesome shredding claws!

I bought these as a gift for my boyfriend for Christmas. He loved them! They're super sharp, comfortable to hold (even for larger hands), and very well made. I ended up buying a knockoff pair for my uncle later on and regretted it. It's totally worth spending a few extra dollars to get the original version. They double as home defense too! Highly recommended! I'll buy a pair for someone else someday.

I've heard some opinions of items like these that only serve one purpose in the kitchen ...

I've heard some opinions of items like these that only serve one purpose in the kitchen being bad, but I think these claws are so much nicer than trying to tear apart a pork shoulder with a couple of forks. They seem pretty durable, but even with them being made of a tough nylon the tips will undoubtedly begin to bend and lose some of their sharpness. For the price though, I still prefer the surface area you gain over forks. They also really help transferring mead from the smoker or oven to a resting surface. Would definitely buy again when my current pair needs replacing.

Solid Shredders!

I bought these after looking at a lot of different Shredding claws. The Original Bear Paws looked to be the best. It only took me one use to realize that they are. They are very solid in construction and very comfortable to hold while shredding. When I first received these, my wife thought they were gimmicky and questioned my purchase. I let her try them on a pulled pork and she didn't want to give them back! The claws are solid with no indentations or spaces for food to get caught in. This also helps with longevity as they are not prone to bending as I've seen with others. The only open spaces on these are in the handle, which does not get much contact with the food and I have not found any issue with food getting stuck in them. They made very quick work of shredding my pork butt and I can imagine they will do the same with other meats. I would have to say that I am very happy that I purchased these, I would definitely recommend them to others, and I look forward to using them many more meats in the future.

Effective design, simple, and good price

I did my due diligence on meat shredders before buying these, I noticed a number of knock offs that were running with the simple design principle but resorting to either cheaper products, or "enhancements" that were questionable about how useful they were. I have doing a lot of pulled meat dishes lately, and the twin salad fork approach just took way too much time and effort for me to tolerate anymore, after using these I mentally kick myself for having wasted so much time and effort doing it the hard way. They tear into a roast with simple efficiency, I stab, twist, pull and the meat just comes right off. A scissoring motion with both paws will then serve to make the big shredded chunks into smaller shredded chunks and how fine the shred winds up being is up to you, but the motion itself is simple and efficient. I even use these now to lift roasts off whatever cooking device I'm using and right onto the board for a quick shredding.

Highly recommend use of quality protective gloves for this task

Works well with shredding, especially larger portions of meat, such a pork. Plastic appears to be of higher quality. Sufficient room in opening for most finger and hand sizes. Also noted is sufficient pointed tips at end of product that would not cause injury, unless careless. These points are needed to get the job started efficiently. Highly recommend use of quality protective gloves for this task. You are dealing with not only the mess of shredding itself but likely food item also has elevated temprature. That along with pointy tips of anything, foolish not to protect hands.Artisan Griller Heat Resistant BBQ, Smoker, Grill, Oven and Cooking Gloves With Textured Palms, 1 pair .

Great claws

These claws are awesome. I use to shred my pork roasts with two large serving forks, but after a few minutes, I had to stop and let my hands recover. These claws make the shredding so easy. They tear through and shred the meat very quickly with minimal effort. I have used them to shred pork butts and chickens. I was a bit concerned because they are all plastic, but that concern vanished quickly when I saw how well-made they are. I'm sure these will outlast me!

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