UDS Build and Cook Pics
 

Here are pics of my UDS build and the first couple of cooks. Really lovin this UDS. Proud to be part of the club. BTW great forum. All other Q sites refer back to here for UDS info.

Sep 09:
My neighbors think I'm crazy!! But she's already a beauty!
It is hard to find drums in Germany, at least close by. Most have sealed tops and have oil in them or are too expensive.

I lucked out and found 2 drums with lids, got both for $30. Both had orange syrup in them and liners.
Burning
http://mybbq.net/forum/userpix/411_PIC_0502_1.jpg

I decided to go with 3 intake vents. 3/4 ball valves
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U.S size nuts are nearly impossible to find, so a friend welded the threads to the drum.
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Sheets of expanded metal are very expensive. Smaller pieces can be bought at most "Home Depot" style stores.

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Welded to an old pizza pan
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Handle attached
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Lid painted
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Charcoal basket with handle
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Lid Holder
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Finished
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Grate holder from my retired ECB
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1st Cook

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2nd Cook

6lb Brisket Flat
http://mybbq.net/forum/userpix/411_3kg6lbflat_1.jpg
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4lb Butt
http://mybbq.net/forum/userpix/411_2kg_4lb_butt_1.jpg
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NEXT MORNING
Hickory & Apple chunks
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Temps 320F - 360F
Final Internal temps before resting - Brisket 190F ; Butt 205F
Overall the meat was delicious, but the smoke ring was almost nonexistent. :frown: Not enough wood chunks or because I used lump?
Last smoke I used briquettes and it was great.

3rd Cook

Blue Smoke!!!!!
http://mybbq.net/forum/userpix/411_PIC_0493_1.jpg
20 degree difference between side thermo and Maverick under the grate.
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3 hrs 30 min
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5 hrs and BBQ sauce
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Done!
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Temps were constant, 240 - 250 for 6 hrs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Might sell the WSM. :wink:


Maybe not.

Nice looking pics. Good job.

Wow! It looks like you are getting fat and happy with your build, great job, LOVE the pics!

Looks great and the food too. Does your neighbor still think you are crazy?

Very nice.

Nice food and also nice job on drum.

Ausgezeichnet!!!!:eusa_clap

Best regards from Arizona. You did a fantastic job on the build and the cook as well!

Great looking drum and food!

Great documentary and pron on the build. Food looks Great also.

Welcome to the club..

Nice cooker!

You're gonna wear that thing out cooking all that good grub on it!

Great job! Definitely some hitable grub right there.
Nice to see some one from Germany on here. I have family in Flensburg and Wehrdole.(spell?)

Great post and pictures

Ross