To trim my butts or not to to trim my butts

thevinoman · Newbie Joined: 17 Jun 2009 Posts: 38

How much fat do you all trim off your butts prior to cooking? Some? All? or none? Thanks!!
_________________
(2) Home built UDS's
Weber Smokey Mountain
(2) 22.5 inch Weber kettles
Weber Silver B gas grill

Dreaming of a Lang.....

Swamp Mama's · Posted: Sat Aug 18 12 11:25 am Post subject:

I trim very, very little if any. The fat puts flavor and moisture into the butts I think. On occasion when there is a very large glob of fat hanging off, I's cut it. Confused

_________________
Swamp Mama's Hawgs & Dawgs BBQ & Jerky Shack
That just goes to show you.....People have more fun than anybody!
I'm actually Swamp Daddy AKA Jerky Man.....Swamp Mama is my lovely bride!
Masterbuilt 40
Masterbuilt 30
Weber 22.5 Gold

thevinoman · Newbie Joined: 17 Jun 2009 Posts: 38

Thanks. I did some more reading here, and found that some folks just score the fat cap, which is what I ended up doing. I'm cooking 50 lbs of butt tomorrow for a party on Sunday. I'm taking photos of the whole process, then the cook. Will post more here as it's complete.
_________________
(2) Home built UDS's
Weber Smokey Mountain
(2) 22.5 inch Weber kettles
Weber Silver B gas grill

Dreaming of a Lang.....

Swamp Mama's · Posted: Sat Aug 18 12 12:00 pm Post subject:

millstream · Posted: Mon Aug 20 12 9:16 pm Post subject:

I cut all, or as much as possible off, then inject with apple juice and white vinegar. Butts have plenty of internal fat to keep them moist and the less fat you have to render keeps your smoker cleaner too. JMHO, but what do I know? Laughing

Notdumasilook · Joined: 04 Aug 2011 Posts: 15

I cut all the fat/skin off then apply the rub that forms that amazing tastey bark.