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

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I remember my husband once explaining to me why the shiney side should be on the outside. It was all to do with convection of heat reflecting in the oven and retaining heat inside which helped the inside of the food to cook at the same rate as the outside - or something. I have a vague recollection I fell asleep before he got to QED. :D

Anyway, I wrap with the shiney side out. :)

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How many rolls of tin foil did it take to wrap the goat up? :eek::rolleyes::D

Don't forget to open the foil just before the end of cooking so his fat goes crispy.

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I don't know but rabbit doesn't take much! ;):D

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That depends if its an English Giant rabbit :p

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And never, ever, use in a Microwave :fire:

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Why kate, I love indoor fireworks:D
I always use the shiney side up so I can see my angelic look on it:D:rolleyes:

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What did cooks use before the invention of Tinfoil?

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no idea,but people have used tinfoil on the walls to prevent damp coming through, dont cure it,but it sure stops it.:D;)

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I wonder if a tinfoil condom would be a viable proposition?

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erm no...... have you never cut yourself on tinfoil?

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I use baco non-stick foil, so ya have to use the dull side because its the non-stick side:D

As for normal foil, it doesnt matter which side ya use, they work equally;)

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Neil, is there something you want to tell us about the rabbits ?:confused::rolleyes:

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And then what? Stick it in the microwave:eek:

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Maybe a giant rabbit would be a good replacement for the famous goat:D