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Fat cap up or down?
tulocay
Posts: 1,737
I'm going to put on a couple of 6.5lb butts tonight for an overnighter. Is there a preferred fat cap placement? Fat cap up or down?
Thanks for the advice.
LBGE, Marietta, GA
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I go with down, that way as it melts it will not wash your rub away.Edina, MN
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Down for me but it doesn't really matter.
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I think finally believe I prefer up ... If you have two similar, I'd love to see a one up, one down. Worst case scenario, if you can really tell that much just blend them.
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I cut as much as I can off before I start. I don't think it has any value - runs down the side and into the drip pan as it melts. Its the internal fat that makes it moist. Less of a mess if I just cut it off.
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+1boatbum said:I cut as much as I can off before I start. I don't think it has any value - runs down the side and into the drip pan as it melts. Its the internal fat that makes it moist. Less of a mess if I just cut it off.
LBGE
Pikesville, MD
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+2Acn said:Which came first the chicken or the egg? I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. -
yes to fat cap question....... just get it on the grill my friend and it will all work out.Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd.
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+2SmokeyPitt said:
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I had been putting it up but the end result was a little more greasy than I like. My last one I cut most of it off. The whole family liked it better that way. I will cut mine off in the future.Columbia, SC -
Down...
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Down here, but i turbo cook my butts and the fat melts away.
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Thanks for all the feedback. I think I will trim and turn what is left down.LBGE, Marietta, GA
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I've been doing down, so when it sticks, I only lose fat. I wonder if it would stick less with less fat though. /shrug. I'm going to try trimming it next time.XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum
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