First Fattie

[vetmp]

Hey all,

I am considering making my first fatty which is definitely out of my comfort zone. The only problem is, I know nothing about them and all I can seem to find are people who know what they are doing. I could really use some tips and pointers about the whole process and even a couple of ideas for a beginner fatty would be great. A friend of mine sent me a picture of the one he is doing and now it has me in the mood to try one myself...wonder what the wife will think.....

 

[chef jimmyj]

Here you go Buddy...Step by Step with Pics and description...JJ

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/fatty-rolling-by-silverwolf636

 

[vetmp]

What's the best temp to cook at and for how long on average? 2.5 hrs is what I am thinking at around 250....

 

[s2k9k]

Here you go Buddy...Step by Step with Pics and description...JJ

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/fatty-rolling-by-silverwolf636

Great link JJ, that's where I learned it!

What's the best temp to cook at and for how long on average? 2.5 hrs is what I am thinking at around 250....

You are thinking correct and you can bump the temp a bit near the end to help crisp the bacon. You want about 160* internal temp (IT).

 

[pgsmoker64]

JJ has you going in the right direction.  That is the same link I used to learn the art of fatty.

Don't worry about what the wife thinks, just do it!  My wife doesn't like them but the boys love 'em.

Bill

 

[twigertwig]

I have 2 on the smoker now, 240* for about 3hrs. Prob gonna go a bit higher to crisp bacon towards the end, however with a temp of 28* outside, I may have to bring in the oven and blast it a few minutes.