Food Safety Question

[va bbq]

Im smoking a pork belly and have had the aluminum that I wrapped the smoking wood burn - basically a 6"by 5" hole in the foil (foil was sitting on top of the coals and when I checked on it, the wood inside had burnt up into ash and half the aluminum was gone).  has anyone dealt with this and is it safe to eat the meat now ( the meat is sitting in a large pan so its not getting directly blasted by the heat or smoke)?  Id hate to throw out an entire piece of meat over something trivial but Ive seen some warnings on aluminum and am interested in finding out more.

Thanks and happy thanksgiving!

 

[chef jimmyj]

I would not worry about it. Your body absorbs way more Aluminum wearing the average Anti-Perspirant than you will consume eating that entire Belly yourself in one sitting. Relax and enjoy your Bacon. Happy Thanksgiving...JJ

 

[s2k9k]

Listen to JJ he knows his stuff!

I see this is your first post here, when you get a minute would you do us a favor and go to Roll Call and introduce yourself so we can get to know you and give you a proper welcome, also would you add your location to your profile, we like knowing where you are when we talk to you, Thanks!

 

[va bbq]

I would not worry about it. Your body absorbs way more Aluminum wearing the average Anti-Perspirant than you will consume eating that entire Belly yourself in one sitting. Relax and enjoy your Bacon. Happy Thanksgiving...JJ

Listen to JJ he knows his stuff!

I see this is your first post here, when you get a minute would you do us a favor and go to Roll Call and introduce yourself so we can get to know you and give you a proper welcome, also would you add your location to your profile, we like knowing where you are when we talk to you, Thanks!

Thanks for the replies; the pork turned out great - Im glad I didnt toss it . 

Unfortunately with all the thanksgiving hoopla I forgot to take pics of the meat!