Meat Shredders, often called “pork pullers,” “bear claws” or “wolf claws,” are sharp hand extenders that make light work of pulling or shredding smoked pork.
They also make it super-easy to lift large, hot roasts like turkey and roast beef from the grill or from a roasting pan onto a platter. Plus, they toss a big bowl of salad in a jif. Most are based on the Original Bear Paws released back in 1993. They’re all cheap, lightweight, and easy to use. Just toss them in the dishwasher for cleaning.
But which ones are best? We tested six of the top products on the market, from the Excalibur II Meat Shredder to Oxo Good Grips Meat Shredding Claws, by (as you might guess) pulling apart hot pork butts. We left the butts slightly undercooked to make them a bit tougher to pull, and we also shredded beef briskets and turkey breasts. Some were more comfortable to hold, some were easier to clean, and one was amazingly fast and efficient. Check out our complete reviews and ratings below.
