Smokin' in the Snow on the UDS

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 02-23-2013, 04:08 PM

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 · 02-23-2013, 04:10 PM

60 & sunny here today

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 02-23-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bludawg

60 & sunny here today

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

pbj · 02-23-2013, 04:13 PM

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

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 02-23-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by pbj

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

I can't remember.

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

Budman1 · 02-23-2013, 04:31 PM

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

IamMadMan · 02-23-2013, 04:36 PM

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

Great looking ribs too...

BobM · 02-23-2013, 04:38 PM

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

Sent from my Android phone.

HankB · 02-23-2013, 04:44 PM

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 · 02-23-2013, 04:48 PM

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 · 02-23-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by HankB

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 · 02-23-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron_L

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 · 02-23-2013, 06:08 PM

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

Budman1 · 02-23-2013, 06:13 PM

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

BobM · 02-23-2013, 06:22 PM

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

Sent from my Android phone.

02-23-2013, 04:08 PM	#1
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Smokin' in the Snow on the UDS 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. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

02-23-2013, 04:10 PM	#2
Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	60 & sunny here today __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC

02-23-2013, 04:13 PM	#4
pbj On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-03-12 Location: Hopkins, MN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Can you look directly at your UDS when the sun is shining? __________________ Am I tough? Am I strong? Am I hard-core? Absolutely. Did I whimper with pathetic delight when I sank my teeth into my first brisket? You betcha. Chargriller Pro w/SFB 3 generic digital thermometers

02-23-2013, 04:31 PM	#6
Budman1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-13-13 Location: Wyoming County, N.Y. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Same here. Used the flat lid with a piece of plywood over it and it worked great. Kept the heat just fine. __________________ UDS, Mini-UDS, smokey joe, gasser, 3 pie irons, and a weenie fork. "The best BBQ I ever had is the one on the plate in front of me."- Remus Powers

02-23-2013, 04:36 PM	#7
IamMadMan is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-30-11 Location: Southern New Jersey Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Glad to see that nature doesn't keep you penned in.... Great looking ribs too... __________________ Humphrey's DownEast Beast W/BBQ Guru

02-23-2013, 04:38 PM	#8
BobM is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Re: Smokin' in the Snow on the UDS Nice drum There is a cold rain falling here, at least it's not snowing Sent from my Android phone. __________________ "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin \| Weber 18 1/2" & 22 1/2" WSM, 22 1/2" & 26 3/4" OTG, Genesis S-330 \| \| BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi \| Maverick ET-732 \|

02-23-2013, 04:44 PM	#9
HankB is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-16-12 Location: Winfield, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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! __________________ Weber Crazy

02-23-2013, 04:48 PM	#10
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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 Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Weber Gasser/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

02-23-2013, 06:08 PM	#13
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well, that worked out great! This rack was the best I have cooked. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

02-23-2013, 06:13 PM	#14
Budman1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-13-13 Location: Wyoming County, N.Y. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think it should snow more often, they look great! __________________ UDS, Mini-UDS, smokey joe, gasser, 3 pie irons, and a weenie fork. "The best BBQ I ever had is the one on the plate in front of me."- Remus Powers

02-23-2013, 06:22 PM	#15
BobM is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Re: Smokin' in the Snow on the UDS Wow, those are some fine looking ribs, nice job! Sent from my Android phone. __________________ "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin \| Weber 18 1/2" & 22 1/2" WSM, 22 1/2" & 26 3/4" OTG, Genesis S-330 \| \| BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi \| Maverick ET-732 \|