foiling armatics?

[jond36]

I was contemplating adding aromatics and some other veggies to my rib foiling process. The thought came to me when i was about to make some brown sugar and whiskey carrots. Light bulb! Why not just throw the carrots in the syrup goodness under ribs in the foil. A "rib - roast" if you will. :P

I tried to research this, but was unable to locate any threads. Thoughts?

-Jon

 

[alelover]

Try it and let us know. We might all learn something.

 

[deansomers]

Please post ur results if u try it out

 

[jond36]

Will do. Trial run through the smoker tomorrow.

 

[paulharding]

I am interested in the outcome of your tests as well. Thank you.

 

[yotzee]

Best part of cooking, there aren't any rules.

 

[mdboatbum]

Sure it'll work. I don't know how much benefit the ribs will get from the carrots, however. They don't really provide a lot of flavor or aroma. Onions, garlic and herbs might bring quite a bit of flavor though. Whenever I oven braise pot roast or brisket, I always add onions and herbs to the braising liquid, as well as potatoes, parsnips and carrots. The latter 3 are just because I want them with the meal, I don't think they do anything for the meat.

 

[yotzee]

 
Sure it'll work. I don't know how much benefit the ribs will get from the carrots, however. They don't really provide a lot of flavor or aroma. Onions, garlic and herbs might bring quite a bit of flavor though. Whenever I oven braise pot roast or brisket, I always add onions and herbs to the braising liquid, as well as potatoes, parsnips and carrots. The latter 3 are just because I want them with the meal, I don't think they do anything for the meat.

Agreed, carrots are usually along for the ride as a side dish

 

[alelover]

Carrots will add some sweetness to the mix.

 

[jond36]

Done. Ugh... well lets just say i wouldn't do it again. The carrots absorbed tons of alcohol. I mean a ton. It tasted the same as if i was drinking straight whiskey. The foil is probably fairly air tight and I presume it kept all the booze in. The sauce/syrup tasted great but for some reason the carrots tasted so wrong on so many levels.

Oh well. Ribs were great.