New UDS is coming in a few days
OK since this is my 1st smoker that uses charcoal I am going to need to buy some tools what do you guys think?
Chimney Starter or the Electric plug in one with a coil? Lump or Bric for fuel? (if you guys prefer a brand over another pls share) Then there is what kind of chunk wood... man o man the list is growing |
I just did my first smoke. I picked up a chimney. I started with KF blue. I have used apple for pork and I have some oak on hand. Planning on getting some hickory too.
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Need a chimney or weed burner. I prefer Stubbs in my UDS. Several options on the wood depending on your tastes. I use pecan,hickory,oak,cherry,mesquite,peach,plum,maple ,mulberry and sassafras.
Good luck :thumb: |
Good tongs and some welders gloves for hot grates. Also 2 good thermometers one for meat and one for the smoker.
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Regarding the thermometers I have a couple but the one I always use is the Maveric that has dual probes.. |
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Definitely hooked on the chimney...Weber makes a nice large-sized unit. I have been using mostly lump lately, being influenced somewhat by working through Gary Wiviott's "Low and Slow".
Gloves and a good thermometer are very good additions. As for wood, I like working with Hickory mostly. Good luck and be sure to post some pics when you get it out and fired up! |
Do you have a gasser with a side burner? That is hands down the best way to get your chimney started.
On my UDS's, I have used both Stubbs and Kingsford Blue. Sorry, I can't tell the diff. Just don't use lump as you will get temps too high. For the wood, use small 1 X 2 pieces maximum. Maybe 2 or 3 pieces. Get your UDS up to temp and wait for it to settle in and the smoke to not be white. Then you be ready to cook. Gotta have nice long tongs and welders gloves. Have fun. I love my drums even though I also have a BGE. |
I use Stubbs in my UDS. And what everybody else says ditto
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blue smoke is thin and wispy, white smoke is thicker and more cloud-like. i think it's from there being more soot in the smoke but that's just my guess
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Just got back from HD bought a Two pack bag of Kingsford charcoal, a Weber Chimney starter and also a weber kettle tool kit clip on. I saw someone do this on their UDS and thought that is a great lil cheap trick for tools to hang off of. Still no luck on the gloves yet.
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When I use the side burner, I fill my chimney, remove the side burner grate, sit chimney on lit burner until coals are ready. Usually 15-20 min. Lump burns hotter and faster, I usually use a mix of lump, briquets and hardwood chunks in my UDS. For gloves I just use a pair of heavy leather work gloves, works for most tasks, but will get hot if you hold a hot rack too long :) |
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Try Harbor Freight for the gloves.. the one in OKC has all kinds of welding supplies. |
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