Smokin' in the Snow on the UDS

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · Feb 23, 2013

Well, I learned something new today.

The snow falling on the Performer lid cooled off the built-in dome therm considerably. I had to crank up the heat much more than normal to run the pit at what I thought was 250 dome temp. They were done in just over 2 hours! Must have been 350 or so at the grate. All racks have good pullback and passed the bend test.

I am holding them in the oven right now, wrapped in butcher paper, for what will be 2 hours by the time they are served.

It's family so no real pressure but I am very interested in how they turn out.

Bludawg · Feb 23, 2013

60 & sunny here today

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · Feb 23, 2013

Bludawg said:
60 & sunny here today

Bastage! Ok, I admit it, I'm jealous.

pbj · Feb 23, 2013

Can you look directly at your UDS when the sun is shining?:wink:

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · Feb 23, 2013

pbj said:
Can you look directly at your UDS when the sun is shining?:wink:

I can't remember. :biggrin1:

The Stainless UDS is just under 3 years old and is still shiny like that.

Budman1 · Feb 23, 2013

Same here. Used the flat lid with a piece of plywood over it and it worked great. Kept the heat just fine.

IamMadMan · Feb 23, 2013

Glad to see that nature doesn't keep you penned in....

Great looking ribs too...

BobM · Feb 23, 2013

Nice drum
There is a cold rain falling here, at least it's not snowing

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HankB · Feb 23, 2013

That's a good reason to have a grate thermometer such as an ET-732. I suppose a decent BBQ style thermometer mounted just below grate level (so as not to be in the way when you remove the grate) would work as well.

I'm sure the ribs will be great!

Ron_L · Feb 23, 2013

There is something peaceful about smoking or grilling in the snow.

I'm confused about something, however. Why would snow on the dial of the thermometer change the reading? The sensor is at the tip of the stem, which was inside the UDS.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · Feb 23, 2013

HankB said:
That's a good reason to have a grate thermometer such as an ET-732. I suppose a decent BBQ style thermometer mounted just below grate level (so as not to be in the way when you remove the grate) would work as well.

I'm sure the ribs will be great!

I have 2 ET-73's but I usually have the dome therm dialed in without them so never bother to use them on the UDS.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · Feb 23, 2013

Ron_L said:
There is something peaceful about smoking or grilling in the snow.

I'm confused about something, however. Why would snow on the dial of the thermometer change the reading? The sensor is at the tip of the stem, which was inside the UDS.

Ron, I think you are right! I will test that therm. It happened when it was really snowing and I just jumped to the wrong conclusion.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · Feb 23, 2013

Well, that worked out great! This rack was the best I have cooked.

Budman1 · Feb 23, 2013

I think it should snow more often, they look great!

BobM · Feb 23, 2013

Wow, those are some fine looking ribs, nice job!

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Rich Parker · Feb 23, 2013

Nice looking ribs! Drums love cooking in all weather.

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sdbbq1234 · Feb 23, 2013

Congrats! They look fantastic!

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Bludawg · Feb 23, 2013

Seriously those look Pork-a-licious:thumb:

cowgirl · Feb 24, 2013

Jim those look delicious!!

WineMaster · Feb 24, 2013

Well done Jim, Those Ribs look devine!

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