Cooked up some MAK butts this past weekend

[teesquare]

When you put them in the pan, place a wire rack in the pan (if you can find the right size, that is).  You won't lose the bark on the bottom and it will still contain all the drippings.

Art

EXCELLENT TIP!

I am going to try that Pap...tired of the grease gunning up my MAK. It is currently torn completely apart for a trip to the glass - bead blaster....

I would assume you would have to flip the meat periodically

Given the above tip from Art...I would say that flipping is not needed - or beneficial. The air/smoke/heat can circulate freely this way....Yep - this will be you I cook big ole' greasy pork butts in the MAK form now on!

[Pappymn]

Great information folks. One of my least favorite chores is cleaning my grills.

[HighOnSmoke]

I have 2 of these pork racks that fit a full pan:  https://h2qshop.com/collections/barbecue-equipment/products/killer-hogs-pork-racks-double-pack

I also have 2 of these "chicken" racks that fit the half pans: https://h2qshop.com/collections/barbecue-equipment/products/killer-hogs-chicken-racks-double-pack

I also cook some of the time in just the pans and having an option on these racks really helps to keep the bark from getting soft.

[Pappymn]

Thanks for the links HOS. I have an upcoming cook where I will need them