Boston Butt - Fat Side Up Or Down - Internal Temp

KMagnus · November 2009

I've cooked Boston Butt before, but tomorrow will be my first time on the EGG. I'm basically looking for feedback on whether there is a noticeable difference cooking with the fat side up or down when done on the EGG.

Also, I believe I've seen recent posts of people pulling theirs anywhere between 170 up to 205. If it makes a difference, I won't need to wrap and store this one in a cooler for a later time.

Any and all feedback welcome - thanks in advance!

Kokeman · November 2009

Fat down. 195 to 200

AZRP · November 2009

Down. -RP

Carolina Q · November 2009

Before I signed on here, I'd always heard (and cooked) fat side UP. Most around here seem to recommend fat down, though ISTR seeing some opinions that is doesn't seem to make much difference. There - THAT was definitive, wasn't it?

Bacchus · November 2009

I dont think it matters in the end, whether fat was up or down. Pull between 190-200.

danny285 · November 2009

fat down take off Egg at 195/200, cook at 250 dome

good Luck
watch the internal temp closely

Susan Egglaine · November 2009

I go fat down, I have done both ways & on the side do not see much difference. Even if you do not have to wait to eat it is best to let the meat rest an hour before pulling. have fun!

Scotty's Inferno · November 2009

A famous egger told me to trim all the fat and have more bark. I like it that way. Scott

Big'un · November 2009

Fat down

Misippi Egger · November 2009

Fat down. Used to pull at 195ish, but have been more pleased with results when pulled at 200-205*.

I like the suggestion above about trimming the fat for more bark. I think I will try that on my next one.

KMagnus · November 2009

Thanks to all! Fat down, dome temp @ 250 and pull between 190-200 seems to be a consistent theme.

I'll have to try to trim the fat off the next one as I like the idea of more bark.

It's been on about about 2 1/2 hours now. I'll try to post some pics - if it turns out like I'm hoping.

2Fategghead · November 2009

You will be fine. The cook will be great and the meat will be delicious.

Tim

Post pic's if you can.

Boston Butt - Fat Side Up Or Down - Internal Temp

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