UDS Fuel?????

kenny · 01-01-2009, 12:09 PM

My brother and me are building 2 UDS'. Getting close to finish and some hard core testing, and cooking. My question is what type of fuel is most commonly used? We are use to cooking on wood alone. I have a 20 pound baf of Royal Oak Briqqutes and a 8 pound bag of cowboy lump charcoal. I plan on adding apple, oak, and hickory to the basket to give a little traditional smoke flavor. How much, what arrangement, should I plan to use? Thanks for the help.

JD McGee · 01-01-2009, 12:12 PM

I use Kingsford briqs in my UDS...

As far as smokewoods...I use 3-4 fist sized chunks for low-n-slows a couple on top and a couple buried in the coals.

Ken V · 01-01-2009, 12:15 PM

When I do a long smoke I normally put on 3 to 4 fist size chunks, usually 1 part hickory and the rest fruit. On shorter smokes or poultry usually just 1 good sized chunk will do.
I just arrange them around the outside of the basket and let it go.
I have used both lump and kingsford and actually prefer the briquettes for long smokes, just seems the temps are more stable for longer.

Good luck.

Ken

smooookin · 01-01-2009, 12:19 PM

Royal Oak lump and a few fist size, or larger, pieces of
the wood of the day.

kenny · 01-01-2009, 12:28 PM

Dont know if I have ever seen Royal Oak Lump? Might just need to open my eyes!!

Bentley · 01-01-2009, 12:32 PM

Do you have a circular fire box? I only made two UDS, did a cook in each. I had a 16 inch diameter fire box. I always started the fire in the middle, may be starting on the outside would be better.

BBQ Grail · 01-01-2009, 12:36 PM

My UDS only likes kingsford with four fist size hunks of apple. Nothing else works. WEIRD!

TysDad · 01-01-2009, 12:39 PM

And don't be too surprised at the low fuel usage... these things get great gas mileage, although your mileage may vary.

kenny · 01-01-2009, 04:38 PM

I have read that your suppose to start your fire at the top and let it burn burn down. If you start at the bottom you will not be able to control the rate of burn/ temp. Any turth to this??

Dr_KY · 01-01-2009, 04:52 PM

I haven't a clue I always use the menion method.

chad · 01-01-2009, 05:36 PM

+1 on the Minion method. This "system" works great on any barrel type cooker...I've used it very successfully on the WSM and inexpensive Brinkmann cookers. Fuel economy and temp control are your friend!!

CarolinaQ · 01-01-2009, 06:05 PM

I use B&B 100 % Lump Oak Charcoal available at Acadamy Sports in this area. It gives a great taste and much, much better than briqetts. Always start you burn from the top!

RangerJ · 01-01-2009, 07:17 PM

Lump creates much less ash than briquets.

If you've built the standard Norco tutorial version, then clean up ease is important. The less ash the better.

kenny · 01-01-2009, 07:35 PM

What is the Minion System???

Moose · 01-01-2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenny

What is the Minion System???

The Minion Method involves lighting only a portion of your charcoal, which gives you much longer cook times. Do a google search for more info.

01-01-2009, 12:09 PM	#1
kenny Got Wood. Join Date: 07-22-07 Location: Newport news, va	UDS Fuel????? My brother and me are building 2 UDS'. Getting close to finish and some hard core testing, and cooking. My question is what type of fuel is most commonly used? We are use to cooking on wood alone. I have a 20 pound baf of Royal Oak Briqqutes and a 8 pound bag of cowboy lump charcoal. I plan on adding apple, oak, and hickory to the basket to give a little traditional smoke flavor. How much, what arrangement, should I plan to use? Thanks for the help. __________________ [FONT=Impact][B]:icon_smilTar River 2[/B][/FONT]

01-01-2009, 12:12 PM	#2
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA	I use Kingsford briqs in my UDS... As far as smokewoods...I use 3-4 fist sized chunks for low-n-slows a couple on top and a couple buried in the coals. __________________ "The team formerly known as "Wine Country "Q"... PNWBA "Team of the Year" 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017... We cook on MAK Grills and Bullets...

01-01-2009, 12:15 PM	#3
Ken V Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-13-08 Location: Moline, IL.	When I do a long smoke I normally put on 3 to 4 fist size chunks, usually 1 part hickory and the rest fruit. On shorter smokes or poultry usually just 1 good sized chunk will do. I just arrange them around the outside of the basket and let it go. I have used both lump and kingsford and actually prefer the briquettes for long smokes, just seems the temps are more stable for longer. Good luck. Ken __________________ BabyGotBack BBQ team Stumps GF222P Uber fast stealth black thermapen Cubby blue Thermapen UDS XL UDS 22.5" weber X 2

01-01-2009, 12:19 PM	#4
smooookin is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-04-07 Location: KC Mo.	Royal Oak lump and a few fist size, or larger, pieces of the wood of the day. __________________ "Foil is a BBQ mans duct tape" my wife.

01-01-2009, 12:28 PM	#5
kenny Got Wood. Join Date: 07-22-07 Location: Newport news, va	Dont know if I have ever seen Royal Oak Lump? Might just need to open my eyes!! __________________ [FONT=Impact][B]:icon_smilTar River 2[/B][/FONT]

01-01-2009, 12:32 PM	#6
Bentley Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-14-07 Location: Culpeper, Virginia	Do you have a circular fire box? I only made two UDS, did a cook in each. I had a 16 inch diameter fire box. I always started the fire in the middle, may be starting on the outside would be better. __________________ Certified Master Judge #5382 What is best in life? "To crush your BBQ opponents, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women."

01-01-2009, 12:36 PM	#7
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA	My UDS only likes kingsford with four fist size hunks of apple. Nothing else works. WEIRD! __________________ Larry Soon to be a Texafornian. For a limited time I will be issuing Moink Ball Certificates. I'm working on a special COVID 19 Verson. Email me for details.

01-01-2009, 12:39 PM	#8
TysDad Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-24-08 Location: Walnut,CA	And don't be too surprised at the low fuel usage... these things get great gas mileage, although your mileage may vary. __________________ [FONT=Garamond][SIZE=3]Paul [/SIZE][/FONT]- - - Certified [B]MOINK[/B] Baller [FONT=Times New Roman]Stainless Pool Filter Drum, BarBChef offset, charcoal GOSM, a gasser and a weed burner.[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman]Henckels Twin Cuisine knives, CDN ProAccurate fast thermometer, Maverick Dual Probe Wireless thermometer, and lots more cooking tools.[/FONT] "We keep you alive to serve this ship. Row well, and live."

01-01-2009, 04:38 PM	#9
kenny Got Wood. Join Date: 07-22-07 Location: Newport news, va	I have read that your suppose to start your fire at the top and let it burn burn down. If you start at the bottom you will not be able to control the rate of burn/ temp. Any turth to this?? __________________ [FONT=Impact][B]:icon_smilTar River 2[/B][/FONT]

01-01-2009, 04:52 PM	#10
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England	I haven't a clue I always use the menion method. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

01-01-2009, 05:36 PM	#11
chad somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: Clearwater, FL	+1 on the Minion method. This "system" works great on any barrel type cooker...I've used it very successfully on the WSM and inexpensive Brinkmann cookers. Fuel economy and temp control are your friend!! __________________ Dave Southern Brethren BBQ Competition Team "It's all about getting paid!" - Myron Mixon "I love being hated in my hometown!" - David Hair KingFisher Gator Rotisserie cooker (RIP), WSM (RIP), Stainless 5 burner with IR gas grill (RIP), Turkey Fryer, Weber JD Commemorative grill (RIP), Masterbuilt 40" insulated ELECTRIC smoker (new heating element), Pit Boss Tailgater pellet pooper.

01-01-2009, 06:05 PM	#12
CarolinaQ Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 06-25-08 Location: Tryon, NC	I use B&B 100 % Lump Oak Charcoal available at Acadamy Sports in this area. It gives a great taste and much, much better than briqetts. Always start you burn from the top!

01-01-2009, 07:17 PM	#13
RangerJ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-04-08 Location: Houston, Texas	Lump creates much less ash than briquets. If you've built the standard Norco tutorial version, then clean up ease is important. The less ash the better.

01-01-2009, 07:35 PM	#14
kenny Got Wood. Join Date: 07-22-07 Location: Newport news, va	What is the Minion System??? __________________ [FONT=Impact][B]:icon_smilTar River 2[/B][/FONT]

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