Today's dumb cooking question
 

On a similar theme to the greaseproof paper question - which side of the tin foil should you put closest to the food - the shiny side or the dull side?

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Never noticed it was different :eek:

Then again I've never used it, just seen it wrapped around meat in the kitchen :D

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Dull side to food. At least that's how I do it.......and that's how me mum did it.....and her mum before her.....

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I have always put the dull side to the food, but I'm not sure if it's right or not..:confused::D

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dull side against the butty :D

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Always dull side to food but me if keeping something warm i reverse it but keep it clear of the grub.

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actually, thinking about it, i only use tim foil to bake spuds and the shiniest bit is always on the outside.....but i think thats only cos thats how it comes off the roll......

unroll some on your surface, put your food on and then cut to fit....... makes sense!

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I always line my grill tray with tin foil - makes it easier to clean, and I put it shiny side up as I thought it reflected the heat better.

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Depends wow you want to cook it - shiny side reflects heat dull side absorbs heat.:cool:

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Shiny side up when it lines the grill pan but dull side to the food when wrapping.

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Although this practice is probably widespread I was told years ago never to do it. Can't remember exactly why, maybe a fire risk or something, but it must have stuck 'cos I never do!! :D

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ALWAYS USE THE DULL SIDE AS THE SHINY SIDE
HELPS WITH THE COOKING PROCESS
HAVE FUN :confused:

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Whens Gayles Cafe open for business??:eek:

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I'd never make any money - I'd be too busy telling my customers they needed to be at school or work or somewhere else!

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Hospital,probably