Um, Nurse? Are those radiopaque or just standard 4x4's?

Std 4x4's are ok, but the Surg. sponges have a chemical in that
black thread inside. But, what's wrong with plain cheesecloth?
I've done meats totally wrapped, and unwrapped them only
at the end to allow browning. My mum used to roast her
turkeys breast up, covered with CC, and basted through the
cloth.

Alex, making lamb/tomato/cabbage soup



>What a great idea! I happen to have most of a "loaf" of gauze "sponges"
>in 4 x 4 size. I never thought of using them for that purpose. Thanks
>ever so much.