Offset with tuning plates question

[rez667]

I am doing my first larger smoke this weekend on my Offset. a brisket, and couple pork shoulders. I just installed the tuning plates two weeks ago, but I am unsure as to how to place the brisket and pork. should it now go fat down because of the tuning plates? Or does it not really make a difference.

Thanks :-)

rez

 

[flatbroke]

Cooks some biscuits. It will let you know where the hot spots are

 

[SmokyMose]

Mine is hotter at the end with the firebox even with plates.
Go with the fat side up regardless, at least at first.

 

[rez667]

Mine is hotter at the end with the firebox even with plates.
Go with the fat side up regardless, at least at first.

Thank you. That is what I planned on doing, just wanted to make sure I wasn't wrong.

 

[smokin peachey]

Cooks some biscuits. It will let you know where the hot spots are

Any type of jam recommendations for the biscuits?

 

[SmokyMose]

Any type of jam recommendations for the biscuits?

Apple Butter

 

[smokin peachey]

Apple Butter

That sounds great!

 

[sawhorseray]

Any type of jam recommendations for the biscuits?

Bacon jam

 

[flatbroke]

Any type of jam recommendations for the biscuits?

I recommend Hank, Jones, Waylon or George strait

 

[Fueling Around]

Just do the pork shoulder (butt) first and rotate periodically.
Do you have any probe thermometers?