FOOD NEWS
Why You Might Want To Think Again Before Resting Meat Under Foil
By Alli Neal
Resting meat is a crucial step for a perfectly juicy dinner. When meat rests, its juices reabsorb and redistribute, causing a more moist bite.
However, if you're serious about creating juicy and succulent meat while it rests, you should stop using foil because it is a terrible insulator.
Tenting or wrapping your plate of meat with foil will trap the steam emanating from the meat, creating a humid environment that will soften the crust as it rests.
The concern is that without covering it, the meat will cool during this resting period. The truth is, as long as it is rested properly, it won't cool that much.
The best place to rest meat is on a cooling rack or a wooden cutting board. If you don't have either of these two items, place your meat on a plate that has been warmed up.