Feb 17, 2010 #1 B Babette Assistant Cook Joined Feb 17, 2010 Messages 3 I'm just beginning to learn how to cook and I decided to make a meatloaf. The receipe says to cook it uncovered but I don't want juices and oil all over my oven. My question is can I bake it covered in foil?
I'm just beginning to learn how to cook and I decided to make a meatloaf. The receipe says to cook it uncovered but I don't want juices and oil all over my oven. My question is can I bake it covered in foil?
Feb 17, 2010 #2 Selkie Executive Chef Joined Aug 20, 2009 Messages 3,794 Location Arkansas Or you could cover a cookie sheet with foil and put it on the rack beneath your meatloaf, still remaining true to the recipe, but saving your oven.
Or you could cover a cookie sheet with foil and put it on the rack beneath your meatloaf, still remaining true to the recipe, but saving your oven.
Feb 17, 2010 #3 OP OP B Babette Assistant Cook Joined Feb 17, 2010 Messages 3 But will the meat cook with foil covered over it?
Feb 17, 2010 #4 Selkie Executive Chef Joined Aug 20, 2009 Messages 3,794 Location Arkansas Yes, but you won't get the nice crust that is so common with meatloaf. It will be plain in color, relatively soft and with no carmelization.
Yes, but you won't get the nice crust that is so common with meatloaf. It will be plain in color, relatively soft and with no carmelization.
Feb 17, 2010 #5 OP OP B Babette Assistant Cook Joined Feb 17, 2010 Messages 3 Thank you! I will cover a baking sheet underneath it with foil.