New to SMF, building a UDS

[bennyshaik]

Hello everyone,

I've been lurking for a few months here and elsewhere reading and planning my build. I move Friday out of a condo into a house where I can finally smoke to my heart's delight. I just picked up a 55gal drum and I'll be building my Ugly Drum Smoker within the next few weeks. I also own an A-Maze-In cold smoking device, a dehydrator, a Weber charcoal and gas grill (and the place I'm moving comes with another Weber gas grill). Suffice it to say there's gonna be a lot of food going on.

Born and raised in Eastern CT, in the town where UConn is located and that's where I'm heading back after a few years bouncing around Greater Hartford. First on my cold-smoke list are some salmon (while the bacon is curing, of course), and I have a particular interest in perfecting a some poultry in the UDS once it's done.

Looking forward to help with the problems I will inevitably run into.

Ben

 

[smoke slinger]

Welcome to SMF, this is a great place to get hints and info. The individuals are always willing to help out when they can. Congrats on getting out the apartment and into a house to start the addiction of smoking......

 

[s2k9k]

Hi Ben! :welcome1: to SMF!!! We're happy you found us! You've come to the right place, we have over 45,000 members who just love to share their experience and over 900,000 posts describing it!

The search bar at the top can be your best friend when you are trying to find answers to your questions but you can still ask too if you want!

You might want to check out Jeff's Free 5 day E-Course, it will teach you all the basics plus a whole lot more!

 

[kathrynn]

to SMF!  We are so glad you joined us!

If you didn't read the "Terms of Service" notes.....please do.  There are a few things that everyone should know about those pesky little rules before plunging into the forums. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/terms-of-service

If you need any help roaming around the forums....just holler!  Happy to help out!

Kat

 

[seenred]

Welcome to the forums, Ben! Glad you've joined us. You've found a great place to learn and share ideas on our favorite pastime...grilling and smoking great food! There are lots of friendly and knowledgeable people here who really enjoy helping one another.  Good luck with that UDS build project!  Just ask when you need help and you'll get plenty.

Red