Any "foil boat" captains out there?

[Chasdev]

Now that it's finally safe for humans to survive outdoors here in Texas, I'm going to smoke a packer on my stick burner tomorrow.
I've going to try the foil boat method (after the bark sets around 170 internal), as instructed by the YouTube guys.
So what's the difference between a disposable pan and a boat made from foil other than the depth of the liquid?

 

[geek with fire]

Never tried it myself as I always wrap briskets in plastic then foil to finish. But as I understand, the biggest difference in the boat vs pan is that the boat is sort of bunched up around the profile of the beef. My guess is this keeps more liquid against more surface of the meat. I'm tempted to try it now that I've learned these new Thermoworks RFX probes won't work inside of foil. But I sure do like my existing method.

 

[BigW.]

I have not tested on a brisket, but I cannot see any difference. I do a foil pan on pork butts and it just collects the liquid gold. Boat does the same, just a bit more difficult to maneuver.

 

[sandyut]

Sounds like work. I just dont wrap or mess with any of that. smoke it at 275 till done...then done.

 

[gmc2003]

Foil = leaks.

I like disposable aluminum pans for that very reason. Another point of contention. I don't really like my brisket sitting directly in the juices(softens the bark). When I pan I put a small rack in the pan and then put the brisket on top of the rack. The brisket sits above the juices and all are happy in whoville.

 

[Chasdev]

I'm trending with you on the not sitting in the juices deal.
The YouTubers claim the confit action tenderizes the flat...and I could use me some of that..

 

[mr_whipple]

I have never cooked a brisket, but I just watched this video the other day.

 

[civilsmoker]

Foil = leaks.

I like disposable aluminum pans for that very reason. Another point of contention. I don't really like my brisket sitting directly in the juices(softens the bark). When I pan I put a small rack in the pan and then put the brisket on top of the rack. The brisket sits above the juices and all are happy in whoville.

This!!!!

 

[sandyut]

This!!!!

yeah man, dont fall into the wrap pan business, 275 till probe tender. its money. its easy. its what you want.