Turning your meat

lizzydog · 07-18-2007, 11:06 AM

I made an ugly drum smoker using instructions and photos from this site. I took it for a test run yesterday. I used 4 half inch pipes for air intake and drilled six three quarter holes in lid. Loaded up 12 pounds of oversized charcoal and one hickory stick. Brought up to 230. I started fire at 12 noon and at 11:30 that night it was still at 230. During the day I played with caping and un caping air intakes. It was like using a control knob on your stove. Now for the question----Is it necessary to turn your meat according to some post I have read? I have not cooked any thing yet and when I do I will post photos. This is a great site and great people for sharing BBQ information.

Thanks ,
lizzydog

Steppenwolf · 07-18-2007, 11:23 AM

I'm glad I found this site, too! Great people. They're going to want to know what it is that you're cooking to help you. How about some pics of your ugly drum?

AlabamaGrillBillies · 07-18-2007, 11:47 AM

Rocky, the original BDS guys suggest starting fat side down and flipping at different intervals. Here is the direct link:

http://bigdrumsmokers.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=2458

lizzydog · 07-18-2007, 01:04 PM

I appreciate the replies. I read the information about Rockey's method but I was wondering about some of the great cooks on this forum that uses the drum smoker.

motley que · 07-18-2007, 02:43 PM

i flip when i am more than 50% done with the cook. When doing a butt or brisket i go to at least 140 with the fat side down, then flip until 160ish when i foil.

thirdeye · 07-18-2007, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizzydog

I appreciate the replies. I read the information about Rockey's method but I was wondering about some of the great cooks on this forum that uses the drum smoker.

I'm not trying to be a smart ass here.....but how could you stand having a fire going for 12 hours and not COOK SOMETHING??? Some ribs or a fatty or some links or chicken pieces sure would have made some fine snacks.

But, back to your question. I can tell you that Rocky's instructions are right on the money. There is not much stuff he has not cooked on a drum. I follow what he says pretty close. Turning included.

Here are some of my cooks from the drum.

Steppenwolf · 07-18-2007, 02:58 PM

Third Eye- you always have great pics!! Makes me feel like I wasted my money on the lunch I had.

Rusty_Barton · 07-18-2007, 03:14 PM

I've seen revolving racks, but does anyone use a rotisserie in their smoker?

lizzydog · 07-18-2007, 03:14 PM

Thirdeye-----Thanks for the reply. I had two or three other projects going on that day and I wanted to play with temp. control and season inside. I am sure temps. will change with meat on the grill.

bbqbull · 07-18-2007, 04:07 PM

Dammit Wayne, now im starving.

tntitan · 07-18-2007, 04:15 PM

i do the same as motley have fun with your uds they cook really good i was going to get a wsm but why this thing is awsome

lizzydog · 07-18-2007, 04:49 PM

Photos of uds

http://picasaweb.google.com/dumptruck427

Steppenwolf · 07-18-2007, 05:11 PM

Man that's too pretty for an ugly drum! You gotta cook sumthin'.

Steppenwolf · 07-18-2007, 05:13 PM

I've got to add thet tntitan is giving a good run at the pretiest ugly drum as well.

swamprb · 07-18-2007, 05:37 PM

When I've followed the BDS cooking instructions I've never have had a problem, like thirdeye said there isn't anything that Rockey has not cooked on it and the photos of his cooks and those of BDS users testify to that!

Try experimenting with a small charcoal ring for shorter cooks when you get the chance.

To answer Rusty's question-I'm itching to use my EZ-Que rotis on the drum!!

Brian

07-18-2007, 11:06 AM	#1
lizzydog Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 06-26-07 Location: jackson,ms	Turning your meat I made an ugly drum smoker using instructions and photos from this site. I took it for a test run yesterday. I used 4 half inch pipes for air intake and drilled six three quarter holes in lid. Loaded up 12 pounds of oversized charcoal and one hickory stick. Brought up to 230. I started fire at 12 noon and at 11:30 that night it was still at 230. During the day I played with caping and un caping air intakes. It was like using a control knob on your stove. Now for the question----Is it necessary to turn your meat according to some post I have read? I have not cooked any thing yet and when I do I will post photos. This is a great site and great people for sharing BBQ information. Thanks , lizzydog

07-18-2007, 11:47 AM	#3
AlabamaGrillBillies is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-07-07 Location: Birmingham Alabama	Rocky, the original BDS guys suggest starting fat side down and flipping at different intervals. Here is the direct link: http://bigdrumsmokers.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=2458 __________________ ΜOΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Leverguns, 1911s and BBQ Thank God i'm American! Matt Pair, member of the AlabamaGrillBillies Cookteam and Catering company. 24x54 Offset stick burner, 18" WSM, UDS, Mutiple Weber Kettles and a 22" WSM on the way.

07-18-2007, 01:04 PM	#4
lizzydog Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 06-26-07 Location: jackson,ms	Turning your meat I appreciate the replies. I read the information about Rockey's method but I was wondering about some of the great cooks on this forum that uses the drum smoker.

07-18-2007, 02:43 PM	#5
motley que is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-07-06 Location: St. Q'ouis	i flip when i am more than 50% done with the cook. When doing a butt or brisket i go to at least 140 with the fat side down, then flip until 160ish when i foil. __________________ 22-1/2 Weber Kettle with Rotisserie Weber Performer WSM 30 qt outdoor cooker Blue Drum Smoker Red Drum Smoker Orange Drum Smoker Weber Smokey Joe - my 3 yr olds pit Blue Thermopen Harbor Freight Weed Burner Tired, but wiser for the time

07-18-2007, 03:14 PM	#8
Rusty_Barton Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-29-07 Location: Sacramento, CA - 2-hours from everywhere	I've seen revolving racks, but does anyone use a rotisserie in their smoker? __________________ [I][B]Supercalafragalisticexbealadocious BBQ[/B][/I] Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker Weber Performer with Touch-n-Go Weber Spirit E-210 propane grill Weber Smokey Joe Gold Weber Go-Anywhere charcoal grill

07-18-2007, 11:23 AM	#2
Steppenwolf Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-10-06 Location: Bakersfield, Ca.	I'm glad I found this site, too! Great people. They're going to want to know what it is that you're cooking to help you. How about some pics of your ugly drum?

07-18-2007, 02:58 PM	#7
Steppenwolf Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-10-06 Location: Bakersfield, Ca.	Third Eye- you always have great pics!! Makes me feel like I wasted my money on the lunch I had.

07-18-2007, 03:14 PM	#9
lizzydog Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 06-26-07 Location: jackson,ms	Turning your meat Thirdeye-----Thanks for the reply. I had two or three other projects going on that day and I wanted to play with temp. control and season inside. I am sure temps. will change with meat on the grill.

07-18-2007, 04:07 PM	#10
bbqbull Watching over us. Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan	Dammit Wayne, now im starving. __________________ "You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you." "I wish my mind could forget what my eyes have seen. :shocked:" "Heavily medicated for your protection. :doh:" Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker :mrgreen::clap:[URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"][/URL]

07-18-2007, 04:15 PM	#11
tntitan On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-18-07 Location: Cape Coral Florida	i do the same as motley have fun with your uds they cook really good i was going to get a wsm but why this thing is awsome __________________ custom made ugly drum smokers/ weber kettle

07-18-2007, 04:49 PM	#12
lizzydog Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 06-26-07 Location: jackson,ms	Turning your meat Photos of uds http://picasaweb.google.com/dumptruck427

07-18-2007, 05:11 PM	#13
Steppenwolf Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-10-06 Location: Bakersfield, Ca.	Man that's too pretty for an ugly drum! You gotta cook sumthin'.

07-18-2007, 05:13 PM	#14
Steppenwolf Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-10-06 Location: Bakersfield, Ca.	I've got to add thet tntitan is giving a good run at the pretiest ugly drum as well.

07-18-2007, 05:37 PM	#15
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA	When I've followed the BDS cooking instructions I've never have had a problem, like thirdeye said there isn't anything that Rockey has not cooked on it and the photos of his cooks and those of BDS users testify to that! Try experimenting with a small charcoal ring for shorter cooks when you get the chance. To answer Rusty's question-I'm itching to use my EZ-Que rotis on the drum!! Brian __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/Pellet Pro WSM/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Cookshack 008/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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