Easy Question..., I hope

[deb415611]

Like Curt, I too trim off the fact cap and then place the side where the fat cap once was up.  There is plenty of stuff inside the butt to keep it moist, you don't lose a lot of the bark when the fat cap slides off the butt when you go to pull it and there is very little fat to pick out of the meat.

Give it a try.  You won't be disappointed.

I do it this way too

[Indy Smoker]

Put 'er UP !!

[Keymaster]

that  question is a no brainier.... trim the  fat to less then 1/4 inch and fat cap up

This is the only way I have ever done it .

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[Ka Honu]

This is the only way I have ever done it.

You have no idea how many things in my life that describes. I have come to realize, however, that even for someone as exceptional as I am, that doesn't always make it right and certainly doesn't make it the only way.

[Keymaster]

This is the only way I have ever done it.

You have no idea how many things in my life that describes. I have come to realize, however, that even for someone as exceptional as I am, that doesn't always make it right and certainly doesn't make it the only way.

Lol, ok, I'm going to costco and get a pork butt and then I'm going cook it on its left side, fat cap pointing due east  ;D

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[Ka Honu]

... fat cap pointing due east 

I think that's how they do it in Islamic homes to make it legal to eat pork.  Being Jewish, I point mine toward the nearest stock market or major bank.

[josbocc]

The masses have spoken, Fat Cap Up it will be.  I'm looking for a crispier bark, so perhaps I shall trim as well.  Thanks for all of your advice, as well as a few laughs.

Jeff