Pork butt or brisket on top rack??

[Big Ir]

Hey everyone,

I know this has been asked before but I can't seem to find the thread. I am having a party this coming weekend and am smokin' 2 pork butts and a brisket. What goes on the top rack the brisket or the butts? And I am also having a loss of memory on this one, do you start with the fat up or down for brisket and butts. Thank you. Big Ir

 

[Jim Minion]

Start fat side up with the brisket on the bottom rack. Place the 2 butts on the top rack, there is enough fat in a butt that it makes little or no difference what side is up.
Jim

 

[Mike Horn]

I followed Jim's advice on keeping your butt up a week ago. I only had a brisket flat to work with, but it seemed to be well basted by the pork fat from above. Threw on three rolled ribs and had a feast! Thanks, Jim.