Plastice Wrap on Pork and Brisket

Just Pulin' Pork · 03-31-2008, 12:11 AM

I have question on using plastic wrap on meat. What brand do you use when using plastic wrap as the initial wrap, followed by aluminum foil. Will any brand work or is there a particular kind I should buy. My biggest fear is having the plastic melt to the meat! Advise on this topic is much appreciated!

Midnight Smoke · 03-31-2008, 12:15 AM

I just wrap in foil. Seems to work fine.

QansasjayhawQ · 03-31-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jonmadichris

I have question on using plastic wrap on meat. What brand do you use when using plastic wrap as the initial wrap, followed by aluminum foil. Will any brand work or is there a particular kind I should buy. My biggest fear is having the plastic melt to the meat! Advise on this topic is much appreciated!

I do not use plastic wrap. Once proper internal temp is reached, I wrap in foil, cooler and proceed from there.

Just Pulin' Pork · 03-31-2008, 12:27 AM

I currently use foil only. I want to start using plastic wrap and see what it does. Seems lots of competitors use it.

BBQ Grail · 03-31-2008, 12:32 AM

You might want to read this thread!

fnnm358 · 03-31-2008, 05:46 AM

the only time I use cling wrap is when I first do the rub and refrigerate, remove put on cooker and only foil when done.

Grumpy's Q · 03-31-2008, 08:53 AM

I think what you are looking for is food service wrap rather than " saran wrap". I've seen it at Sam's, thought about trying it myself. I believe it has different temp ranges than saran. I've been to several BBQ places that use it to wrap meat kept in a warmer.

gordo · 03-31-2008, 09:02 AM

Have seen some teams use it....
Looked like more of a hassle than it was worth..

rookiedad · 03-31-2008, 09:11 AM

i was suprised to find that regular old saran did not melt at some pretty high temps (under foil). try it on something small to test it out.

phil

Mark · 03-31-2008, 09:36 AM

You should consider the health risk from chemical leaching
http://urbanlegends.about.com/librar...ve-dioxin2.htm

milehigh · 03-31-2008, 12:00 PM

Thanks for the link Mark

RichardF · 03-31-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark

You should consider the health risk from chemical leaching
http://urbanlegends.about.com/librar...ve-dioxin2.htm

Yep- Possible health hazard, right up there with eating meat that's been chared or cooked in smoke

Mark · 03-31-2008, 03:39 PM

Unless the mfg approves the use of thier product for applications such as this, I'd recommend against it. But WTF; maybe you know better?

RichardF · 03-31-2008, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

Unless the mfg approves the use of thier product for applications such as this, I'd recommend against it. But WTF; maybe you know better?

Yes - As a group, we are well known for following instructions and directions

Mark · 03-31-2008, 03:45 PM

Quite possibly, smoking with plastic wrap is the dummest idea since using kitty litter in the water pan.

03-31-2008, 12:11 AM	#1
Just Pulin' Pork is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-08-08 Location: Overland Park Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Plastice Wrap on Pork and Brisket I have question on using plastic wrap on meat. What brand do you use when using plastic wrap as the initial wrap, followed by aluminum foil. Will any brand work or is there a particular kind I should buy. My biggest fear is having the plastic melt to the meat! Advise on this topic is much appreciated!

03-31-2008, 12:15 AM	#2
Midnight Smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-24-08 Location: Southern Arizona Desert Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just wrap in foil. Seems to work fine. __________________ ************************ * Terry ~ aka Pork Smoker * XL-BGE Hatched 06/20/2008 09:42 pm ** * Couple Weber Kettles, CharGriller, UDS * * Ultra Fast Red Thermapen * Projects Kamado Restoration Bandera Restoration

03-31-2008, 12:32 AM	#5
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You might want to read this thread! __________________ Larry The best way to reach me is with email: larry@thebbqgrail.com

03-31-2008, 05:46 AM	#6
fnnm358 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-18-06 Location: Macomb, Michigan Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	the only time I use cling wrap is when I first do the rub and refrigerate, remove put on cooker and only foil when done. __________________ BRINKMANN GRILL KING, 22.5 SILVER, 18.5 SILVER, ECB & UDS

03-31-2008, 08:53 AM	#7
Grumpy's Q is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-23-06 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think what you are looking for is food service wrap rather than " saran wrap". I've seen it at Sam's, thought about trying it myself. I believe it has different temp ranges than saran. I've been to several BBQ places that use it to wrap meat kept in a warmer. __________________ Mike "A woman drove me to drink and I didn't even have the decency to thank her."-W.C. Fields WSM, Brinkman gasser, Bandera with mods (Retired 3-28-09) Fish fryer/ turkey fryer 22 1/2 inch Weber gold kettle..blue 1 small tailgate gasser 3 Big Green eggs, 1 medium and 2 larges

03-31-2008, 12:27 AM	#4
Just Pulin' Pork is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-08-08 Location: Overland Park Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I currently use foil only. I want to start using plastic wrap and see what it does. Seems lots of competitors use it.

03-31-2008, 09:02 AM	#8
gordo Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-11-06 Location: Houston, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Have seen some teams use it.... Looked like more of a hassle than it was worth.. __________________ Smokers Inc. Bates Custom Pit

03-31-2008, 09:11 AM	#9
rookiedad is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-21-05 Location: patchogue, n.y. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i was suprised to find that regular old saran did not melt at some pretty high temps (under foil). try it on something small to test it out. phil

03-31-2008, 09:36 AM	#10
Mark somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: St. Peters MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You should consider the health risk from chemical leaching http://urbanlegends.about.com/librar...ve-dioxin2.htm __________________ Dr. Mark (STL) Ph.D. (honorary) Bovine $hitology A thin line separates paranoia from an acute understanding of reality.

03-31-2008, 12:00 PM	#11
milehigh is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-23-07 Location: Butte MT Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the link Mark

03-31-2008, 03:39 PM	#13
Mark somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: St. Peters MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Unless the mfg approves the use of thier product for applications such as this, I'd recommend against it. But WTF; maybe you know better? __________________ Dr. Mark (STL) Ph.D. (honorary) Bovine $hitology A thin line separates paranoia from an acute understanding of reality.

03-31-2008, 03:45 PM	#15
Mark somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: St. Peters MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Quite possibly, smoking with plastic wrap is the dummest idea since using kitty litter in the water pan. __________________ Dr. Mark (STL) Ph.D. (honorary) Bovine $hitology A thin line separates paranoia from an acute understanding of reality.

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