I always use a wooden paddle to stir while boiling, but then switch to the
plastic spoon to stir while chilling and for whirlpooling. Don't want to
risk using the paddle after the boil.

"Peter.QLD" <a@b.c> wrote in message
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> "mark thomas" <marycoy4@execyulinky.comy> wrote in
> news:kOqdnSnTCsJjB-TfRVn-tw@golden.net:
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> > Stupid question but...
> >
> > Why do the instructions say to use a plastic stirring spoon
> > instead of a wooden one? Does it really matter?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
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> > MT
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> Wood is a lot more porous (however you spell that) and could have lots
> of bacteria etc. lurking where you can't wash them off. If you're
> stirring boiling wort it probably doesn't matter.
>
> peter[/color]