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  1. gacp

    Temperature as a control point to determine the use of foil.

    Hi all, I want to know if you guys use the internal meat temperature to know when to apply the use of foil for a more tender and juicy meat. I usually smoke pork ribs. Thanks.
  2. gacp

    Help! I need to understand the mechanics for a tender and moist meat in a UDS.

    Hi all, I made my second smoking session with a poor tenderness result. Please can you tell me how do you achieve tenderness? Some info about how I did my smoking: [if !supportLists] [if !supportLists]1.      [endif]Smoked the first three hours with 190 and then with 200 F. [if...
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    Smoking meat below 220 F

    Hi everyone, I live on high altitude, at the height level I live the water start to boil at 197.6 F so the meat water starts to run out early than sea level. I am thinking smoking some baby ribs at 190 to 200 F in order to keep the meat moister. I don't intent to smoking below 190 F because I...
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    Hi! from Bolivia

    Hi everyone,  I noticed that I had never  introduced myself in the forum. My name is Gustavo and I am from Cochabamba, Bolivia. On February this year I had taste this delicious pork ribs on a drum and since then I started to find a way to make it even better meals on a drum, this drum was...
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    Finally! My first UDS Smoker (High Altitude Operation)

    Hi, I waited a lot but finally the UDS it’s finished. I want to thank you all! You guys helped me a lot and wouldn't make it without your help! The UDS smoker: It has 4 x 1” air inlet holes for a better air intake. It was made thinking about high altitude operation (It has to work in...
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    Over seasoned Wood?

    Hi, I received this peach Wood as a gift, the old owner told me it´s seasoned for two years! It´s usable for smoking meat? Thank you, 
  7. gacp

    Woodworms, do they change the wood smoking flavor?

    Hi,  I got this plum wood and I found worms in it, I was wondering if it´s good wood for smoking, what do you guys know about this? I know it´s plague so i will use it or toss it away really soon. Thks, 
  8. gacp

    Charcoal UDS Wood chunks size, quantity and the use of foil…

    Hi, Until my UDS it´s done I am doing a research about the basics of smoking meat, today I wonder what size of Wood chunks and quantity do you guys use in a Charcoal UDS for smoking pork ribs, chicken and turkey?   And I wonder whether it´s better to use foil on the wood chunks or not. Note...
  9. gacp

    Grill Height

    Hi,    At what height do you  place a grill from the bottom of a 55 Gallon Drum with a flat lid for a good smoking? I will smoke chicken, turkey, and most of the time pork.   Thks, 
  10. gacp

    Water Pan Distance to Charcoal Basket

    Hi, At what distance do you place a water pan? Perhaps direct above the charcoal basket? Thanks, Gustavo.
  11. gacp

    Vent Holes Vs Chimney

    Hi everyone, I am in the process to make the final design of my first UDS. What do you think about chimney vs vent holes, which one performs better in terms of air flow and temperature control? And what sizes do you use? Thks, Gustavo.
  12. gacp

    Is There an UDS Build Calculator?

    Hi again,  Does anyone know if there is an UDS Build Calculator? Like the ones for offset’s smokers… Thks, Gustavo.  
  13. gacp

    GALVANIZED NIPPLES

    Hi all, I live in Bolivia, I made a search trying to find not galvanized nipples for the air vents but I couldn´t find them and I couldn´t find black pipe either. Is there a health danger in using galvanized nipples for air vents?  I suppose air vents nipples doesn’t get too hot but I am...
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    UDS Building help for high altitude operation.

    Hi Everyone: I live and I am from Bolivia, I am a newbie. I am glad to join this forum. I will build a vertical 55 Gallon UDS smoker but I want to know if someone has some experience smoking on high altitude, my city it´s 8530 foot high above sea level and I wonder if I really need to change...
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