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  1. Fraser

    Simple uds

    A hole rather than a stack certainly works, but I think the stack promotes convective airflow, preventing recirculation/stagnation at and above the grate (leading to acrid cooks). I open all intakes and stack for lighting, to encourage convective airflow. Once it’s drawing nicely, I’ll adjust...
  2. Fraser

    Simple uds

    I highly recommend. I just set Signals/Gateway just before cook temp and it’s rock-solid throughout cook, simple. (Tip: get the Billows going just before cooking temp, not after. It’s a whole lot easier to heat a drum than cool it off!) From my experience, the drum gets warm but not screaming...
  3. Fraser

    Simple uds

    First, an unlined drum doesn’t require a ‘burn’, the purpose of which is to remove the lacquer. Basically a bonfire inside to incinerate the lining quite probably will affect the external paint due to the extreme heat. Seasoning (spray with cooking spray, for example) however is comparatively...
  4. Fraser

    Simple uds

    I also HIGHLY recommend stripping the liner or sourcing an unlined drum. That coating possibly (probably) toxic when heated. If you’re looking for simple, check out my build, https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/my-new-drum-smoker.314211/ im pretty simple, turned out great. It’s my primary...
  5. Fraser

    Need a recipe App

    Wife got AnyList several years ago, I’ve come to love it. She adds pics to the shopping list items (I’m a grocerophobe). I like the barcode scan to add items. As many user-defined lists as you can stand (I have BBQ, Lowe’s/HD, Automotive, Projects lists just for me). There’s also a great Menu...
  6. Fraser

    Propane Smoker in a Wood Enclosure/Smoke House

    Just trying to keep you safe. And not homeless.
  7. Fraser

    Propane Smoker in a Wood Enclosure/Smoke House

    Propane/LNG + enclosed space = bad idea. Ever see someone light a gasser with the lid down? Makes bbq more exciting than supposed to be.
  8. Fraser

    Found this on Craigslist

    I’d be too embarrassed to clean out the ash. I don’t want to know where the grease trap is….
  9. Fraser

    RFX App update?

    Anybody heard anything on an update to the RFX app? I’ve been (impatiently) waiting for some app improvements, its been 8 months. I’m hoping for a ‘Signals’-style UI where we can see all probe readings plus gateway, all the graphs, etc on one screen. I’d like to see a graph showing all probes...
  10. Fraser

    Yoder 480s info

    Totally agree! Mostly, it’s just for two of us, but every once in a while (like this weekend!) when I’m cooking for a crowd, its nice to have the room. btw, we have Pizza Nite most fridays and that SS WFO is a machine! Only place in our ‘hood that can come close is nearby golf course: But...
  11. Fraser

    Newby : Looking @ possible smoker options ?

    Don’t forget the DIY option. Built a drum a few years ago and it works really well. I have a pellet smoker (YS640S) which is convenient for week nite or lazy weekends, but nothing beats the flavor of a UDS! Plus the pride element, and you can’t argue about the price tag. Just a thought.
  12. Fraser

    First time smoking baby back ribs...

    After wrapping, give them about 30 minutes cook and then peek. You’ll need to open the top foil a bit to accurately probe. Close the wrap and continue checking every 15 minutes. Once you hit 195F or so, start looking for your doneness cues (bend, pullback, probe tender, etc), should be around...
  13. Fraser

    First time smoking baby back ribs...

    Not near hot enough, imo. Connective tissue needs to be 195-205F (or, depending on the animal, sometimes even higher) to break down and become juicy. It’s tricky to temp ribs, I use a needle probe on a Dot or ChefAlarm. Some other tips for moist & juicy spares: 1. Start with good quality, well...
  14. Fraser

    First time smoking baby back ribs...

    Sure you’ll get plenty, here’s my $0.02: Your prep sounds great! I usually smoke to color, your 60min @ 225F is fine. Sometimes I’ll spritz with pineapple juice & apple cider vinegar once or twice. If I wrap, I’ll kick the pit to 275-300F to shorten the cook. In the wrap, I’ll dump in a small...
  15. Fraser

    How Do You Afford This Addiction?

    I like your creativity, not sure I’m on board with the galvanized cooker tho.
  16. Fraser

    How Do You Afford This Addiction?

    I relate. Worked in spook biz for 9 years, waking up in all sorts of countries, too many clearances. Took me the better part of 3 years to ‘get out’; every interview was same: who was your employer and what did you do? Ahem.
  17. Fraser

    How Do You Afford This Addiction?

    What expense?
  18. Fraser

    What Wood To Use?

    Great reference, thank you!!
  19. Fraser

    St Louis Style Ribs

    First, start with an unlined 55gal drum…..
  20. Fraser

    RFX Range FWIW

    Jason, as you might know a Gateway is required for RFX probes; We bought the ‘starter’ kit (1 RFX probe, 1 Gateway) and added an additional RFX probe on sale. If you are new to the RFX landscape, I’d definitely recommend the Gateway+2 probe kit. You can add as many more probes as needed. The...
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