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	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-732, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

02-23-2013, 04:10 PM	#2
Bludawg somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx	60 & sunny here today __________________ I'm a Proxy Vegetarian> Cows eat grass & I eat cows.

02-23-2013, 04:13 PM	#4
pbj Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-03-12 Location: Hopkins, MN Name/Nickname : Curly	Can you look directly at your UDS when the sun is shining? __________________ Chargriller Pro w/SFB [COLOR="Magenta"]retired[/COLOR] Brinkmann TrailMaster 1 generic digital thermometer Maverick 732 UDS [COLOR="Red"]Thermapen Mk4[/COLOR]

02-23-2013, 04:31 PM	#6
Budman1 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-13-13 Location: Wyoming County, N.Y.	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, Weber OTS, smokey joe, gasser, 3 pie irons, and a weenie fork. [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/group.php?groupid=34"][COLOR="Blue"]Secret Squirrel Society[/COLOR][/URL] - Nope, doesn't exist. Bob Semper Fi

02-23-2013, 04:38 PM	#8
BobM Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY	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 \| [COLOR=RoyalBlue][COLOR=Red]Weber[/COLOR] 18 1/2" & 22 1/2" WSM[/COLOR], [COLOR=SeaGreen]22 1/2" & 26 3/4" OTG[/COLOR][COLOR=DimGray][COLOR=Black],[/COLOR] [COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]Genesis S-330[/COLOR][/COLOR] \|[COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Black]\|[/COLOR] BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi [/COLOR]\| [COLOR=DarkOrange]Maverick ET-732[/COLOR] \| [COLOR=Gray]Gray Thermapen[/COLOR] \|

02-23-2013, 04:36 PM	#7
IamMadMan somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-30-11 Location: Pemberton, New Jersey	Glad to see that nature doesn't keep you penned in.... Great looking ribs too...

02-23-2013, 04:44 PM	#9
HankB is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-16-12 Location: Winfield, IL	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: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	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..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

02-23-2013, 06:08 PM	#13
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont	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-732, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

02-23-2013, 06:13 PM	#14
Budman1 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-13-13 Location: Wyoming County, N.Y.	I think it should snow more often, they look great! __________________ UDS, Mini-UDS, Weber OTS, smokey joe, gasser, 3 pie irons, and a weenie fork. [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/group.php?groupid=34"][COLOR="Blue"]Secret Squirrel Society[/COLOR][/URL] - Nope, doesn't exist. Bob Semper Fi

02-23-2013, 06:22 PM	#15
BobM Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-16-12 Location: Long Island, NY	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 \| [COLOR=RoyalBlue][COLOR=Red]Weber[/COLOR] 18 1/2" & 22 1/2" WSM[/COLOR], [COLOR=SeaGreen]22 1/2" & 26 3/4" OTG[/COLOR][COLOR=DimGray][COLOR=Black],[/COLOR] [COLOR=DeepSkyBlue]Genesis S-330[/COLOR][/COLOR] \|[COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Black]\|[/COLOR] BBQ Guru CyberQ WiFi [/COLOR]\| [COLOR=DarkOrange]Maverick ET-732[/COLOR] \| [COLOR=Gray]Gray Thermapen[/COLOR] \|