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Do I need to mop my butt?

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achtungpv
achtungpv Posts: 39
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
Put my first ever butt on last night at 8pm. Light coat of mustard and some John Henry Cherry Chipotle rub. Dome at 250.

My question is, do I need to mop it? I read conflicting information on the forum.

If I do, what do I mop it with? I have Elder's recipe eastern NC sauce I made last night available. I also have apple juice on hand.
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  • stike
    stike Posts: 15,597
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    Mopping adds flavor, but doesnt do anything for retaining moisture
    ed egli avea del cul fatto trombetta -Dante
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    I never have. But then, I would never use mustard either. :)

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • thirdeye
    thirdeye Posts: 7,428
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    No, you don't need to. But if you want to add some additional flavor, help control the color and keep the surface moist during parts of the cook.... go for it.

    I haven't used an actual BBQ mop in years, except when cooking in a large pit. A spray bottle is quicker and gives an even coating of the basting liquid. I usually add some oil to my liquid. I wait 4 or 5 hours before spraying, then do it 2 or 3 times in the next 12 hours. Below is the finished shot of the two butts above.

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    Happy Trails
    ~thirdeye~

    Barbecue is not rocket surgery
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  • EddieMac
    EddieMac Posts: 423
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    Not unless it's dirty....lol

    Season it up....smoke it....pull it....eat it!

    eddiemac
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