I agree. Hands for me too - but I do have some gloves that I use for pullin porkGlad to have you with us!
I used to use bear claws, but for me they tend to shred the meat a little too much. I prefer to just use my hands & I end up with bigger chunks, which is what we like around here. Also it lets you pull out any fat you don't want for the finished PP.
Well I use the gloves. I have a pair of rubber electrician gloves so I dont have to say oh shi.!!!