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dannbran
01-19-2010, 10:32 AM
Got a question. About to put a boston butt on have been doing them fat side up is this the best way or backwards or really doesn't matter???

aquablue22
01-19-2010, 10:34 AM
I always do them fat side up, just sayin'

dannbran
01-19-2010, 10:38 AM
Yeah I have been doing them that way and seems always turns out great but was just wondering... thanks for the input

MilitantSquatter
01-19-2010, 10:39 AM
Best answer you will get it to try both and then decide for yourself which you prefer. Experimenting on your own is 1/2 the fun.

Everyone will have a different opinion as it's a mix of personal preference, the design of the smoker you are using, the rubs used, the temps etc.

Good Luck !!

D0ughB0y
01-19-2010, 10:50 AM
Last (and first) ones I did Fat side up then flipped at the second half way mark.

early mornin' smokin'
01-19-2010, 10:56 AM
god...i love some of the titles of these threads!!!

el_matt
01-19-2010, 01:10 PM
If it has a fat side, that's the side I keep up.

Matt

landarc
01-19-2010, 02:59 PM
Never gave it a thought, I think fat side up though.

musicmanryann
01-19-2010, 03:17 PM
This is a classic bbq discussion. I like my butts with with the fat down. If one kept stats on this I am sure we would find it made no difference. There are equally compelling arguments on both sides of the butt. lol.

Arlin_MacRae
01-19-2010, 04:04 PM
If you have a hot fire under it, I'd put the fat down.

Blackened
01-19-2010, 04:10 PM
I trim my butts up pretty good when I'm cooking in the drum as there is plenty of fat on the inside to keep it moist.

Brisket I will put the fat cap down to act as a heat shield.

motley que
01-19-2010, 04:59 PM
Once again, down so you can eat the crispy fat

bigabyte
01-19-2010, 11:01 PM
Trim the fat, grind it up, render it to liquid, and inject it.

Just kidding. I do fat cap on the side, bone down, to heat the meat a bit faster.

landarc
01-19-2010, 11:04 PM
I have never thought of injecting rendered fat, it goes to show that there is always another way.

sdb25
01-19-2010, 11:12 PM
Did a 5 lb. butt last night. For the first time, I trimmed all the fat off the outside. Have to say, it was the best so far.