Search results

  • Some of the links on this forum allow SMF, at no cost to you, to earn a small commission when you click through and make a purchase. Let me know if you have any questions about this.
  1. chiefmanywrenches

    UDS Version 2.0

    Well, the time has come to build myself a new UDS. My brother was given a few barrels for free for his job and he gave me one. I am going to make some changes on this one for the better and give my brother my original one. My buddy and I got going on it tonight and since this one was sealed we...
  2. chiefmanywrenches

    First ribs on my Weber Kettle

    So I have been using my new grill as often as the wife will allow it and everything has turned out wonderful so far. This past weekend she asked if I would smoke her mom some ribs since she had been requesting them for a while so I took the opportunity to try something new and give it a shot on...
  3. chiefmanywrenches

    My Father's Day gift, with Q-view

    So every year it gets harder and harder to find the perfect gift for my dad for fathers day. He either already has it, can't afford it or doesn't want it. So, this year I decided to smoke him a pork butt and fix his scooter that wasn't running. I did everything on Saturday and it worked out...
  4. chiefmanywrenches

    Finally got a new Weber kettle

    I have been wanting a new charcoal grill for a while now and after reading up I decided on a Weber Kettle 22.5 one touch gold. I managed to get it for $110 since my wife's family owns a building supply store and that is their cost from ACE Hardware. I was really happy with how easy it was put...
  5. chiefmanywrenches

    BBQ at the lake

    So for my buddy's birthday, we decided to go to the lake house for the weekend. It was a guys only weekend so that means BBQ and beer. One thing that I love about my UDS is how portable it is and easy to take anywhere. We kept it simple with just a couple racks of ribs and some steaks. The...
  6. chiefmanywrenches

    What do you drive?

    First off, I am an automotive nut. I always wonder what other people on forums drive and couldn't find a post similar so I figured I would start one and see if there is any interest. I'll start since I just got a new (to me) truck after selling my Mazdaspeed3. Welcome to the family, my 2010...
  7. chiefmanywrenches

    My 1st BBQ Guru use and review

    Hello All, Like many of you I get a real personal satisfaction that stems from cooking, particularly smoking and grilling. I am always looking for ways to improve on the process and make it easier in the long run. My main smoker at this point is my homemade UDS and it is perfect for my...
  8. chiefmanywrenches

    What is my UDS worth?

    Lately, I have been looking for some easy ways to make some extra money on the side. Long story short, after building my first UDS I have had several people ask me about it and where to get one and blah blah blah. Nonchalantly, I said to my friend that if he liked it so much I would sell it to...
  9. chiefmanywrenches

    Well, here goes my first all nighter... Done now w/ Q-view.

    This is my 2nd smoke in my newly built UDS. On the menu a 7.26 lb pork picnic ready for some loving. After the rubdown and out of the fridge about go on the smoker. Doesn't Jeffs rub look good on there, um yes. Here we go, meat goes on at 10:45pm. Hoping to be able to have a pulled pork...
  10. chiefmanywrenches

    My first UDS adventure (will be pic heavy) **All Done**

    I have been wanting to build one of these for a while. I have started the process and should have it wrapped up this week. Here is what I have for now. I got the barrel burnt out today with some pallets. There was a liner of sorts in the barrel, it was red. After the fire, I scrubbed it down...
  11. chiefmanywrenches

    Just can't quite accomplish the minion method

    I am pretty sure I know what the problem is but not sure how to rectify it. I have the Charbroil American Deluxe SFB. I have done the basic mods: extending the chimney, made a baffle for the opening, thermo's, and welded up a charcoal basket from expanded steel. Now, I have no issues babysitting...
  12. chiefmanywrenches

    Got a new toy this weekend

    I already had a charcoal chimney from Weber, however I was in an outlet store this weekend and came across one from STOK. It is basically the same thing except this one has a little electric fan that blows up from the bottom. Very nifty, had to have it. My brother just got himself a smoker after...
  13. chiefmanywrenches

    Friends come to town = excuse to smoke w/ Q-view

    So I had some friends come into town around New Year's and I figured I would treat them to a good home cooked dinner since they always take care of me when I go to visit. On the menu was a 11 lb pork butt, about a 4 lb or so brisket flat and another round of Butch's wicked baked beans. I was on...
  14. chiefmanywrenches

    My 1st pork butt in my NEW smoker

    New being a relative term at this point... but I am doing my first pork butt in my char-broil. I am also trying out the minion method for the first time. I have always just added coals whenever needed, but I am hoping not to have to babysit it as much. This leads to my first question, I am...
  15. chiefmanywrenches

    Got my new smoker in yesterday! (update)

    After a week of waiting, I received my Charbroil American Gourmet Deluxe SFB Smoker. I got it all put together and wheeled it to the back porch. After a good wiping down with wet paper towels, I did a test burn to get rid of whatever nasties came on it from the factory and to see what kind of...
  16. chiefmanywrenches

    Brine+Rotisserie=Delicious W/Q-view

    I started yesterday with a simple brine of 1 gallon of water, 1 cup of salt, about 1/4 cup of rosemary and 1/4 cup of thyme. I soaked a 4.5lb baby chicken for about 24 hours and cooked it in my showtime rotisserie. It was sooo good. Out of the brine, I put on my multi seasoning that I made...
  17. chiefmanywrenches

    I just have to say....thanks.

    In my short time here, I have begun to create one heck of a recipe book. I was going to name it Matt's badass BBQ book. I have accumulated many rubs, marinades, brines, side dishes and directions. Thanks to everyone who posts their secrets and specialties. I have given credit where credit is due...
  18. chiefmanywrenches

    New to the site, not to the smoke...

    My name is Matt and I am 25. I have been grilling and smoking since my dad let me turn my first burger as a kid. Growing up my family grilled usually a few times a week. Smoking some things and grilling others comes second nature to me. I found this site by looking for some creative instructions...
Top Bottom
Back
Clicky