Aluminum Foil vs. Butcher Paper

[imjackb]

Recently read an article that talked about some nasty stuff that could leach out of Aluminum Foil when it is used in direct contact with meat while cooking.  My question: Can Butcher Paper be used as a direct replacement for foil during the smoking process?  The only place I have seen it used so far is on one of the video recipes for Beef Brisket. Thanks  

 

[crankybuzzard]

 
Recently read an article that talked about some nasty stuff that could leach out of Aluminum Foil when it is used in direct contact with meat while cooking.  My question: Can Butcher Paper be used as a direct replacement for foil during the smoking process?  The only place I have seen it used so far is on one of the video recipes for Beef Brisket. Thanks  

Yes, no, maybe...

Can you use it to wrap a brisket or butts while in the smoker?  Yep, but you can't depend upon it to salvage the juices from either.

You can wrap a brisket or a butt in BP before you place it into a cooler to rest and hold for a while, but you need to make sure you have something absorbent in the bottom, it'll leak.

Can't use it to seal a pan...

 

[imjackb]

Thanks!

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