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Can I marinate pork in an foil roaster?

Lotus7 | Aug 1, 201501:25 PM 4
Pork

Hi there-is it safe to marinate ribs (I have a lot) in a disposable aluminum foil roaster pan? I'm using an Asian marinade with the main acid being black vinegar. Thanks!!

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  1. d
    dfrostnh I wouldn't. I prefer to use plastic or glass for anything acid.

    I wouldn't. I prefer to use plastic or glass for anything acid.

    1. m
      MikeG For how long? A couple of hours _should_ be OK, though there's some chance they'd might pick up a faint metallic flavor. I definitely...

      For how long? A couple of hours _should_ be OK, though there's some chance they'd might pick up a faint metallic flavor. I definitely wouldn't let them sit in it any longer, though.

      Ziploc (and other companies) make storage/freezer bags in a 2-gallon size, which would be my preference for something irregularly shaped like ribs, anyway...

      1. s
        sheetz I think you probably could if it's not too long but you could also try lining them with plastic.

        I think you probably could if it's not too long but you could also try lining them with plastic.

        1. maria lorraine Don't do it. The acid and aluminum chemically react. More here: http://www.foodsafetysite.com/consumers/faq/?m_knowledgebase_article...

          Don't do it. The acid and aluminum chemically react.

          More here:
          http://www.foodsafetysite.com/consume...

          Plus, there's more on the web about this.

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