Spices, rubs, ribs and the effect of foiling.


 
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Joseph C

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I saw a post which discussed the foiling of ribs and the potential of losing the rub/spices to the steam factor. Not sure how the post ended.

We had great advice on where to get good spices but if we foil are we in effect losing the rub to steam?
 
I can't say that I've ever experienced 'losing the rub to the steam'. In some cases (depends on time in foil) certain flavor elements can become softer or somewhat, moderately, or quite muted due to the foiling. This can be desirable--or not--depending on rub ingredients and the preference of the cook. If not, a light sprinkling of additional rub when the ribs are removed from the foil is in order. (Imo, this application is better limited to the elements affected and not the entire rub, but this isn't vital.)
 
I don't foil, but part of the reasoning behind the initial smoking without foil is to "set" the rub. So little will be lost during the foiling period. However, if you're worried about it a light sprinkle before you close the foil should remedy this.
 
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