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fat side up or down

Ribhead
Ribhead Posts: 123
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
doing 2 big butts tomorrow to take to new years ever party!

when cooking a a boston butt (pulled pork) - should I have the fat side up or fat side down! does it matter?

Thanks
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  • Fidel
    Fidel Posts: 10,172
    Opinions vary widely.

    My opinion is it don't matter. I generally cut it off to have more bark.
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  • Jeffersonian
    Jeffersonian Posts: 4,244
    I agree, I've done them both ways and I can't tell the difference.
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,806
    the butts i get dont have the fat layer, more bark and more rub sticking to meat ;)
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Hadn't heard that one before. Most seem to say, fat down. I've always done fat up. Fat in the trash can and more bark sounds like an excellent idea!! :) I WILL have to try that next time!

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • crghc98
    crghc98 Posts: 1,006
    tried it both ways...no opinion...if you want more bark, cut it off...otherwise I kind of put them on the best way they will fit....I'm usually cooking 3+ at a time now and freezing the leftovers...they go great in the Apple Pie baked beans I pulled from a Thirdeye post.
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  • Grandpas Grub
    Grandpas Grub Posts: 14,226
     
    I have always gone fat down, that is if there is fat on the cut. I have always enjoyed more bark and usually trim as Fidel indicated.

    GG
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  • Bordello
    Bordello Posts: 5,926
    Agreed, I cut it all off too. Same thing with steaks, I trim all the fat off the outside, can't stand the texture of it.

    Regards,
    Bordello
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