Ugly Drum Smoker - Page 133

swamprb · 11-18-2008, 06:17 AM

I'm going to be experimenting with an offset small charcoal ring/basket design. It'll still be a direct cooker, just closer to the side of the drum and the meat will be on the other side with my lid drafts over it. I haven't seen anyone on the UDS thread doing this, and when I say small charcoal ring, I mean that I'll most likely be adding fuel during a long cook-not what we are all used to.

Norcoredneck · 11-18-2008, 07:18 AM

How about a tube through the side with a vent cover like N8man's home smoker he posted when he first joined?
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...51&postcount=1

Mark · 11-18-2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norcoredneck

Trouble with a clased head drum is that the metal is kinda thin. It deforms pretty easy. Marks drum was Stainless and I would bet is thicker. Those numbers you see on the side are a type of DOT code18/20/20/12 (top/body/bottom/ring) These actually tell what specs. UN1A2/Y425/S; UN1A2/Y1.2/100

It seems to work on standard steel drums. Ashmont and I built one about a year ago based upon this approach. It also has a diffuser plate made out of the top we cut out. With a diffuser plate in between the basket and bottom, there is no heat to warp anything.

swamprb · 11-18-2008, 10:21 AM

I'm starting to see more stainless steel drums like Marks coming available from some of the micro vinters in the area. There were a couple for sale and they were missing one of the rubber treads and problems with the ball lock valves, I was tempted and E-mailed the guy and he said they are used for part of the fermenting process yada yada. Still at $125 kinda rich for my blood, but I did get a decent lead on Oak barrels.

billygbob · 11-20-2008, 06:48 AM

And my brisket is too. I've seen some mighty good looking pics of meat still on the UDS and they're a nice mahogany brown. My meats turn black. Not burnt or burnt tasting, but burnt looking. I don't use any sugar in my rubs and I don't mop. I also don't foil. I tend to run around 220-250 most cooks.

Some of my own thoughts include:

1) Too many wood chunks
2) Crappy lump (Best Choice)
3) Temperature spikes when my back is turned
D) Sooty flames from grease drippings.

Can anyone/everyone give me your best guess what I'm doing so wrong or suggestions on how to figure it out?

ThnX - BillyG

Bbq Bubba · 11-20-2008, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billygbob

And my brisket is too. I've seen some mighty good looking pics of meat still on the UDS and they're a nice mahogany brown. My meats turn black. Not burnt or burnt tasting, but burnt looking. I don't use any sugar in my rubs and I don't mop. I also don't foil. I tend to run around 220-250 most cooks.

Some of my own thoughts include:

1) Too many wood chunks
2) Crappy lump (Best Choice)
3) Temperature spikes when my back is turned
D) Sooty flames from grease drippings.

Can anyone/everyone give me your best guess what I'm doing so wrong or suggestions on how to figure it out?

ThnX - BillyG

How much wood are you using? I use 2 fist sized chunks that last the whole smoke.

billygbob · 11-20-2008, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bbq Bubba

How much wood are you using? I use 2 fist sized chunks that last the whole smoke.

I usually use 4 fist size chunks in the "bottom layer" in the coal basket and another 4 in the "top layer" (offset 45* so they're between the bottom chunks). Oaks all I have at this time; have some hickory seasoning; begging around for some apple, peach, etc wood.

Here's the bottom layer

Here's the top layer (w/2 chunks)

swamprb · 11-20-2008, 10:52 AM

Snow thanks!

swamprb · 11-20-2008, 10:57 AM

swamprb · 11-20-2008, 11:01 AM

swamprb · 11-20-2008, 11:08 AM

Brisket Packer, Corned Beef Points and a Butt

Tri-Tip

swamprb · 11-20-2008, 11:11 AM

swamprb · 11-20-2008, 11:14 AM

swamprb · 11-20-2008, 11:19 AM

swamprb · 11-20-2008, 11:23 AM

sweeping up the competition!

11-18-2008, 06:17 AM	#1981
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm going to be experimenting with an offset small charcoal ring/basket design. It'll still be a direct cooker, just closer to the side of the drum and the meat will be on the other side with my lid drafts over it. I haven't seen anyone on the UDS thread doing this, and when I say small charcoal ring, I mean that I'll most likely be adding fuel during a long cook-not what we are all used to. __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

11-18-2008, 07:18 AM	#1982
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How about a tube through the side with a vent cover like N8man's home smoker he posted when he first joined? http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...51&postcount=1 __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

11-18-2008, 10:21 AM	#1984
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm starting to see more stainless steel drums like Marks coming available from some of the micro vinters in the area. There were a couple for sale and they were missing one of the rubber treads and problems with the ball lock valves, I was tempted and E-mailed the guy and he said they are used for part of the fermenting process yada yada. Still at $125 kinda rich for my blood, but I did get a decent lead on Oak barrels. __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

11-20-2008, 06:48 AM	#1985
billygbob Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-06-08 Location: Not There Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My butt's too dark And my brisket is too. I've seen some mighty good looking pics of meat still on the UDS and they're a nice mahogany brown. My meats turn black. Not burnt or burnt tasting, but burnt looking. I don't use any sugar in my rubs and I don't mop. I also don't foil. I tend to run around 220-250 most cooks. Some of my own thoughts include: 1) Too many wood chunks 2) Crappy lump (Best Choice) 3) Temperature spikes when my back is turned D) Sooty flames from grease drippings. Can anyone/everyone give me your best guess what I'm doing so wrong or suggestions on how to figure it out? ThnX - BillyG __________________ Don't ask a stranger if they inject their butts and expect to like the answer.

11-20-2008, 10:52 AM	#1988
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ugly Drum pron Snow thanks! __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

11-20-2008, 10:57 AM	#1989
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Here Chick-Chick-Chickens! __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

11-20-2008, 11:01 AM	#1990
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Porky on the Drum __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

11-20-2008, 11:08 AM	#1991
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Beefy Goodness! Brisket Packer, Corned Beef Points and a Butt Tri-Tip __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

11-20-2008, 11:11 AM	#1992
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Rolled Spares and Pastrami __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

11-20-2008, 11:14 AM	#1993
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Rotisserie Mod __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

11-20-2008, 11:19 AM	#1994
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	UDS Demonstration at BBQ Class __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

11-20-2008, 11:23 AM	#1995
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Paul Kirk Class Drum demo sweeping up the competition! __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

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