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...for all types of smoking... Personally, I have 5 different smokers, I think ?? Each does certain things very well...
An UDS, (uglydrumsmoker) is probably the most versatile and inexpensive smoker there is, if you build it yourself... Folks have won smoking competitions using them...
Good point. Thanks for the links. I'm in Fort Worth, TX. Checking around, I found a place with new 55 gallon food grade steel drums for $35. Close enough that I could pick it up my self. I'll definitely take this into consideration.
...one day be able to help others with their smoking endeavors.
~~SBSmoker~~
The new baby.
Getting ready to season, a must for Smoke Hollow I'm told.
Holding at 350F for 4.5 hrs. I prefer 225F for most smokes but fine for seasoning the box.
My long term project: Massive UglyDrum...
Hello all, I'm a new owner to a Louisiana pellet grill and am new to pellet smoking and grilling. I love to grill, but the chilly North Dakota winters limit me to a few months a year. In spite of this, I have about 6 grills that I use (two locations) and this is my second smoker, the first...
the only electric i have used is the masterbuilt . it has an insulated cabinet.
UDS is an up rright drumsmoker or uglydrumsmoker.
here is a list of abbreviations and acronyms . http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/smf-acronyms-definitions
I suggest you build a UDS (uglydrumsmoker). If you search around you probably can find everything for free except the grates... my 2 cents
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/f/199/uds-builds
Boykjo
...by lurking.
I have access to some old oil barrels and my brother in law is an experienced cutter and welder. It seems that the UglyDrumSmoker (UDS) is the most commonly recommended use for such a barrel, but i have a few questions:
1. If you have the means, is something with an offset...
...metal and construction the more efficient they are. Oklahoma Joe's are a step up and Yoder's are very nice. You may find building an UglyDrumSmoker (UDS) is to your liking. If you want to buy a great smoker that works well out of the Box, no mods needed. The Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM)...
Hello Everyone!
I live in Elk River Mn, my smoker of choice is an UglyDrumSmoker that I built. I use the Maverick 733 for pit and meat temp. I love learning new ideas for smoking! I will be smoking the Thanksgiving Turkey tomorrow for the entire family on my wife's side. I am excited...
I second the build of a UDS (UglyDrumSmoker - they aren't actually ugly). You can build a good UDS for under $100 that will work great and last a long time. Only need a few basic tools, and there are lots of instructions on builds in the forum under supplies and equipment section.
I have the...
I recall having read somewhere (although I can't find it now) that adding bottom intakes that can be capped off was to allow enough rapid air flow at the bottom to get a bed of coals or briquettes going good then be able to cap off the bottom feed and fine tune with the one - usually elevated...
Josh,
UDS=UglyDrumSmoker. Usually a homemade 55 gal. drumsmoker. Type UDS in the search block
and you'll get a ton of info on how to build one, cook on one and recipes for one.
Teddy
...materials used for construction...it's just a painted carbon steel barrel with customized modifications that many who have built a uglydrumsmoker could do, if they wanted to. I think the homemade UDS is far more efficient and offers longer burn times between refueling. Also, the accessories...
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