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The Texas Crutch: Wrap In Foil Or Butcher Paper To Tenderize And Speed Cooking

Rack of pork ribs on a sheet of aluminum foil.

Here’s a useful technique for tenderizing, moisturizing, and speeding cooking by wrapping meat in aluminum foil for an hour or two. The Texas crutch beats the stall, in which meat stops cooking during barbecuing, sometimes for hours. This simple trick works for brisket, pork shoulder and ribs on any smoker or grill.