In article >,
"JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote in message
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> > In article >,
> > George > wrote:
> >
> >> > We've never wrapped them in foil either (except for yams).
> >>
> >> Yams also do much better with no wrapping. I put them on the bottom rack
> >> and put a small square of foil on the oven floor. Unwrapped roasted yams
> >> develop a really nice caramelization layer and don't need much more than
> >> slicing and eating.
> >
> > We wrapped them in foil to contain the mess they tend to make. ;-)
>
>
> Based on my experience, the only mess they make goes down, so I put them ON
> foil, but not IN foil. If your are making messes sideways or upward, the
> heat's too high.

They were being roasted with a turkey for Thanksgiving.

I've stopped roasting Yams at this point and have been pressure cooking
them, but I'm always up for an education.
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