Electric smokers, Fat side up or Down?

[ribsnwhiskey]

Hello Everyone

First post here so i'm sorry if i'm doing it all wrong.

I have a masterbuilt 30 inch electric smoker with the heating element at the bottom.

I am a firm believer on smokers with a side fire box to always smoke fat side up, but with my new electric smoker I have noticed that if I smoke fat side up the meat (brisket and pork shoulder) tends to dry out a little.

Has anyone else experienced this or have any input?

Thanks in advance!

 

[s2k9k]

Never experienced that, I lean trim my butts and they always come out super juicy!

When you get a minute would you do us a favor and stop by "Roll Call" and introduce yourself so we can give you a big SMF Welcome, Thanks!

 

[mike johnson]

I trim and then put all the fat I trimed off on a rack above the meat so as it renders it drips down onto the meat.

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• mike johnson
• Sep 9, 2012

 

[ravenclan]

i always smoke with the fat on top so it "melts" thru the meat ? have you looked at the Forum for any mods ? it may help

 

[supercenterchef]

there are some very experienced and dedicated smokers on both sides of the debate...to me, that means 'personal preference'--hope this helps!