Texas Crutch - Page 3

BobBrisket · 01-29-2008, 10:22 AM

I guess if it isn't banned in a competition then it's considered a tool. I've done foiled and unfoiled briskets. Like the foiled better.
Interesting where this thread has gone since yesterday. I hear hornets stirring!!

michiana mark · 01-29-2008, 11:56 AM

Put me down for foiling. As far as shiny side in or out, try this.http://www.alcoa.com/reynoldskitchen...89&cat_id=1337

Bigmista · 01-29-2008, 12:06 PM

It's only a crutch if you can't cook without it.

I use it. I like the results.

IMHO, crunch bark is overrated. Beef=Tender, Fried chicken=Crunchy.

Do that and all is right in my world.

ModelMaker · 01-29-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by txschutte

Gotta have it. Use it like mad on the ribs and butts. Shiny side to food. That side has the coating on it. Shiny side out when making martian anti-mind reading hats, too.

It makes no difference which side you use. There is no coating, the only reason one side is shiny is because when it's being rolled the preassure roller causes it to become polished.
Now Reynolds "Release" foil has one side coated with a coating allowing it to become nonstick.
ModelMaker

Wayne · 01-29-2008, 01:47 PM

I don't matter how it's fixed.......what matters is how it tastes. I seldom use foil but when I have it has not let me down. I still checked NO.......I got's a rep-a-ta-shon to ubhole.

Wayne · 01-29-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NCGrimbo

I always foil my ribs when I cook. But, I don't foil the brisket or butts since I want to form a good and crunchy crust on the outside. As others have said, you lose that cruch when you foil due to the steam factor. But with the ribs, the last step I do is to let them sit in a cooler and the foil helps hold the temps and it also helps keep the cooler clean.

I never foil my butt either, but I do wear a foil lined baseball cap so the UFOs cannot read my mind. As for a good and crunchy crust on my butt I will have to invoke my rights under the 5th Ammendment.

Bottles 'n Bones BBQ · 01-29-2008, 02:44 PM

Never foiled briskets or butts, except for Fitz's.

Me? No. I'm with Wayne. Foil's for hats...and ribs.....and the 5th amendment.

jsimonson0 · 01-29-2008, 03:15 PM

For pork butts, absolutely. Helps me keep the food hot between cooking and serving.

Ribs or anything else, no way. Tried it once and didn't like how they came out. Almost akin to boiling-tender, which is not a good thing. Haven't done a brisket yet, may have to give the foil a go when I do that...

Bentley · 01-29-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by willkat98

Don't forget Guru/Stoker users

I am getting ready to put a Stoker on Louisiana Grill WholeHog pellet pit, I wonder if I will be shunded by the BBQ Qmunity?

Against The Grain · 01-29-2008, 03:29 PM

Never use foil but use food service plastic wrap. Meat continues to cook while wrapped hot. When reheating you can go up to 200 degrees. Foil seems to make the meat loose its smoke.

SP · 01-29-2008, 03:45 PM

Dosent really matter whether you use foil or not. But if cant cook good Q with out it its a crutch. I used to tell people that you need to learn how to cook a good peice of meat. Then you can sauce rub foil etc to try and inprove it.

jestridge · 01-29-2008, 04:11 PM

I use it because clean up is easier. If you like your Q use whatever.

Ron_L · 01-29-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa Hogg

Holy missing post's I think we've been Moderated Batman!

And you're about to be moderated again, Mr. Unknown Comic

This is Q-talk. An On-Topic forum. Remember?

Smokin Diablo · 01-29-2008, 05:54 PM

I think Wife of HoDeDO once called it the BBQ'rs duct tape. It gets used on everything. I don't consider it a crutch, remember its the cook that's in control. If you consider it a crutch or not it is still something you have to know how to use and when to get the best results.

Kevin · 01-29-2008, 06:23 PM

Some house cleaning has been done here by the moderators my friends. Let's please try to keep it on topic in Qtalk. Thanks,
Kevin

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01-29-2008, 10:22 AM	#31
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I guess if it isn't banned in a competition then it's considered a tool. I've done foiled and unfoiled briskets. Like the foiled better. Interesting where this thread has gone since yesterday. I hear hornets stirring!! __________________ UDS, Pit Barrel Cooker-Courtesy of Poobah, WSM, 22.5 Weber Kettles-K and DR Stamped, 18.5 Weber Bar-B-Kettle, Weber 18.5 Smokey Joe Platinum, Weber Genesis Silver B, Lil' Chief Smoker, Lodge Sportman Grill, Backyard Fire Pit, Dutch Ovens, Discada Set Up, Turkey Fryer! BobBrisket Jr.-MUDS, WSJ Silver My BEST Compliment......"You're a good cooker, Dad!"--My Son. DAN!

01-29-2008, 11:56 AM	#32
michiana mark is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-28-07 Location: Elkhart IN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Put me down for foiling. As far as shiny side in or out, try this.http://www.alcoa.com/reynoldskitchen...89&cat_id=1337 __________________ Looking for the truth, in the thin blue smoke Weber Silver 22.5X2, UDSx2 KCBS-CBJ #16571, Member GLBBQA Roadmaster BBQ comp team Proud member of the Blue Thermapen Association Certified MOINKballer Class of 2008

01-29-2008, 12:06 PM	#33
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's only a crutch if you can't cook without it. I use it. I like the results. IMHO, crunch bark is overrated. Beef=Tender, Fried chicken=Crunchy. Do that and all is right in my world. __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering presented to the LORD. God loves BBQ! Bigmista Custom Spicewine Trailer - Olivia J. PIMA Large and Medium Spicewines Weber Ranch Kettle - E.T. Remembering Scott

01-29-2008, 01:47 PM	#35
Wayne is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-26-03 Location: Fall River, Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't matter how it's fixed.......what matters is how it tastes. I seldom use foil but when I have it has not let me down. I still checked NO.......I got's a rep-a-ta-shon to ubhole. __________________ Wichita Wayne Long in the tooth, Long in the tooth, I'm lookin' 'round the corner, An' I'm long in the tooth...

01-29-2008, 02:44 PM	#37
Bottles 'n Bones BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-06-07 Location: Tiger Country Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Never foiled briskets or butts, except for Fitz's. Me? No. I'm with Wayne. Foil's for hats...and ribs.....and the 5th amendment. __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS]Switz[/FONT] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=navy]Bottles 'n Bones BBQ Squad[/COLOR][/FONT][/B] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS]..............................[/FONT][/B] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=#008000][B]Large BGE[/B] [COLOR=black]named Rhona[/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=black][B]WSM [/B][/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=black]Trashcan UDS[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=black]Former Klose BYC owner (sniff sniff)[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=navy]**************************[/COLOR][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=navy]Ignorance killed the cat. Curiosity got framed.[/COLOR][/FONT]

01-29-2008, 03:15 PM	#38
jsimonson0 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-22-06 Location: Chicago, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	For pork butts, absolutely. Helps me keep the food hot between cooking and serving. Ribs or anything else, no way. Tried it once and didn't like how they came out. Almost akin to boiling-tender, which is not a good thing. Haven't done a brisket yet, may have to give the foil a go when I do that... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Charbroil Gourmet Electric (aka, R2DSmoke) Brinkman SKD (aka, Darth Smoker) GrillPro Vertical - Charcoal Weber 18.5" Kettle

01-29-2008, 03:29 PM	#40
Against The Grain Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-30-07 Location: Galveston Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Never use foil but use food service plastic wrap. Meat continues to cook while wrapped hot. When reheating you can go up to 200 degrees. Foil seems to make the meat loose its smoke. __________________ "The only time to eat diet food is while you are waiting for the steak to cook." - Julia Child (1912-2004) Member Lighthouse Charity Team

01-29-2008, 03:45 PM	#41
SP is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-20-06 Location: Kansas City Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Dosent really matter whether you use foil or not. But if cant cook good Q with out it its a crutch. I used to tell people that you need to learn how to cook a good peice of meat. Then you can sauce rub foil etc to try and inprove it. __________________ [COLOR=blue]Clay[/COLOR] [COLOR=blue]The Original Sauced Pigs BBQ Team[/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]2 Homemade Smokers (1 for Sale) [URL]http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f265/123sauced/Smoker.jpg[/URL][/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]Weber Kettle[/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]Brinkmann Smoke n Pitt[/COLOR] [COLOR=#0000ff]Charbroil Gasser[/COLOR]

01-29-2008, 04:11 PM	#42
jestridge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-07 Location: annville ky Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use it because clean up is easier. If you like your Q use whatever.

01-29-2008, 05:54 PM	#44
Smokin Diablo Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-17-06 Location: Decatur, Illinois Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think Wife of HoDeDO once called it the BBQ'rs duct tape. It gets used on everything. I don't consider it a crutch, remember its the cook that's in control. If you consider it a crutch or not it is still something you have to know how to use and when to get the best results. __________________ Large Homemade Offset on a Trailer Brinkman WS CBJ #21680 Gentleman Jack and a $10.00 cigar

01-29-2008, 06:23 PM	#45
Kevin Moderator Join Date: 02-06-05 Location: Southern Minnesota Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Some house cleaning has been done here by the moderators my friends. Let's please try to keep it on topic in Qtalk. Thanks, Kevin

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