Ribs (pork)... foil or no foil?

[Okie Sawbones]

I also foil 100% of the time.
Usually for 30 min or so, my family and people I have cooked for like the flavor that way.
I agree with aawa on the point of we eat with our eyes first.
When was the last time you looked at something that didn't look that good and want to try it?

Same here, 30-45 mins.

 

[Fwismoker]

I did not used to foil but tried it with ribs. Now I foil most times for flavor but still like to do them without too.

These were not foiled:

I do not use foil for any other cut of meat though.

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful, I love some plain natural ribs where you can really taste the flavor of the meat.



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[jeffturnerjr]

I would say there are a lot of benefits to foiling. Breaks down quicker, keeps in moisture, can add flavors to the pack, speeds up cooking a little, keeps the color you like.

I would say, if you're cooking in mass, you probably don't have the capability to wrap 100 racks of ribs. So you have to really watch your fire, not over smoke, etc.

 

[El Ropo]

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