Does it matter if I put my butts on fat cap up, or fat cap down?

Unknown

I usually do them fat cap up (so that it drips down through the meat), but I did one a few weeks ago that came out so greasy I had to blot the meat with a paper towel before I served it.[p]I have two big butts I have to do tonight for a party, and now I'm leery about doing them fat cap up, but I'm also leery about trying it down and having it come out dry.[p]Just looking for some friendly opinions -- thanks!

Smokin Bob

Bulldog Bob,[p]You may very well have some that believe they need to be placed one way or aother however, I don't think you could smoke/cook a butt incorrectly when it comes to the placement. I don't know that they are foolproof but, they are sure hard to screw up![p]Cheers ~[p]B o B

Smoked Signals

Bulldog Bob,
Sometimes I turn them on their sides for maximum butt capacity .... top, bottom, side .. doesn't matter.[p]Enjoy.

HolySmokes

Bulldog Bob,
I've done 'em both ways. If you're doing it in the egg don't worry about dry; try one or both cap down. I've done my last few that way and they were great' not dry at all.
HS

Unknown

Thanks to all for the input!

Bordello

Bulldog Bob,
I trim most of the fat off, never had a problem.[p]Cheers,
New Bob

clausenk

Bulldog Bob,[p]I get much better bark with the fat cap down.[p]Clausen