Adding my UDS to the club

lvn · 09-21-2012, 04:05 AM

Just wanted to say thanks to all you geniuses for teaching me the ways of the UDS. ITS UGLY AND AMAZING! Built mine early spring, not sure if its stopped cooking since. Everyone is amazed at how awesome, tender and juicy the food turns out after their initial reaction to "What is that a burn barrel?" and then "You're cooking in that thing?" So here's a few pics.

I threw a Pork roast on...
covered in Plowoys Yardbird, injected with Apple Cider vinegar, Worstechire, brown sugar, salt and coca cola. Forgot the pics when finished cooking but OMG AMAZING!!!!!! sorry for the blurry pics, I worked all night and had a few beers at 7 am lol.....

El Ropo · 09-21-2012, 04:22 AM

I'd scarf on anything that came out of that drum. Nice job!

Wait till it's worked in a bit. It just gets better.

lvn · 09-21-2012, 04:43 AM

Yeah thanks...I just walk by it and can smell that sweet aroma even a few days later. Its definately getting nice and seasoned

Teamfour · 09-21-2012, 05:12 AM

Nice job!

willbird · 09-21-2012, 08:51 AM

Looks good, what was your intent with the super long bolts that hold the top grate ?

Callahan-que · 09-21-2012, 10:44 AM

Now that is truly an ugly drum smoker, and I mean that in a good way.

cowgirl · 09-21-2012, 12:24 PM

Great lookin' drum!

tinman · 09-21-2012, 12:44 PM

Looks great! Can you show a shot of your hinge? I am thinking of ways to do that to mine.

Johnny_Crunch · 09-21-2012, 12:53 PM

That thing is ugly

1911Ron · 09-21-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tinman

Looks great! Can you show a shot of your hinge? I am thinking of ways to do that to mine.

Yes do tell. I agree it is ugly but in a good way!

lvn · 09-22-2012, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1911Ron

Yes do tell. I agree it is ugly but in a good way!

Dont have a shot of it right now but i bought a cheap grill at walmart. I used the hinges off that. I took the hinges off the base and attached to grill top. marked the holes and drilled then attached base hinges to UDS. if that makes sense. There are two pins that connect the two with cotter pins on the ends.

I will try and get some pics for you guys.

lvn · 09-22-2012, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by willbird

Looks good, what was your intent with the super long bolts that hold the top grate ?

I use two grill grates to double my pleasure. I put the pork butt on the the lower grate and just didnt put the top grate on. THe longer bolts are so its just easier to put the grate back on when im cooking because if they were all short ones they have to line up perfectly or grate could fall thru. At least thats what i have found.

AND THANKS ALL!!!!

lvn · 09-22-2012, 06:06 AM

I was thinking about painting it to look like R2D2....LOL.

Wouldnt that be AWESOME???

Skidder · 09-22-2012, 06:48 AM

Yup pretty much the same set up I use only my domed lids are from previous models when I can find them. The hindged flip lids are the only way to go. Nice work my friend.

willbird · 09-22-2012, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Skidder

Yup pretty much the same set up I use only my domed lids are from previous models when I can find them. The hindged flip lids are the only way to go. Nice work my friend.

I really like number 2, what is the little aluminum shelf sticking out the front for ?? With the socket head cap screw peg sticking out below it ? Really liking those shelves :-).

09-21-2012, 04:05 AM	#1
lvn Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 05-27-12 Location: Greenvile SC	Adding my UDS to the club Just wanted to say thanks to all you geniuses for teaching me the ways of the UDS. ITS UGLY AND AMAZING! Built mine early spring, not sure if its stopped cooking since. Everyone is amazed at how awesome, tender and juicy the food turns out after their initial reaction to "What is that a burn barrel?" and then "You're cooking in that thing?" So here's a few pics. I threw a Pork roast on... covered in Plowoys Yardbird, injected with Apple Cider vinegar, Worstechire, brown sugar, salt and coca cola. Forgot the pics when finished cooking but OMG AMAZING!!!!!! sorry for the blurry pics, I worked all night and had a few beers at 7 am lol..... Last edited by lvn; 09-21-2012 at 04:27 AM..

09-21-2012, 04:22 AM	#2
El Ropo Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-06-10 Location: Austin, TX Name/Nickname : Roger	I'd scarf on anything that came out of that drum. Nice job! Wait till it's worked in a bit. It just gets better. __________________ 22.5" WSM nicknamed Fuel Hog! Rescued 22.5" OTS. 18.5" OTS. SJS Mini-WSM. Building UDS ver 2.0. HEB briqs (rebranded Royal Oak). Pecan/Hickory/Cherry/Apple/Peach woods. 2016 Fuji Absolute 2.0 LE (for burning off all the great BBQ)

09-21-2012, 05:12 AM	#4
Teamfour is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-13-12 Location: Sterling, VA	Nice job! __________________ BWS Party \|UDS\|Maverick ET-73 \|Maverick ET-732 \|Super Fast [COLOR=DarkOrange]Orange[/COLOR] Thermapen \| BBQ Guru DigiQ \|Two 100 QT crawfish boiling rigs \| LEM Meat Grinder \| Grizzly Sausage Stuffer Smokin-n-Style BBQ Team - Pitmaster Lagniappe Chili Team - Head Cook KCBS CBJ

09-21-2012, 10:44 AM	#6
Callahan-que Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-18-10 Location: Callahan Fl Name/Nickname : Rick	Now that is truly an ugly drum smoker, and I mean that in a good way. __________________ Rick

09-21-2012, 12:24 PM	#7
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Name/Nickname : jeanie	Great lookin' drum! __________________ jeanie Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers (Thanks Ash :)) RIP Ash, you are missed http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/

09-21-2012, 04:43 AM	#3
lvn Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 05-27-12 Location: Greenvile SC	Yeah thanks...I just walk by it and can smell that sweet aroma even a few days later. Its definately getting nice and seasoned

09-21-2012, 08:51 AM	#5
willbird Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-30-12 Location: MOntpelier,OH	Looks good, what was your intent with the super long bolts that hold the top grate ?

09-21-2012, 12:44 PM	#8
tinman On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-09-12 Location: Renton, Washington	Looks great! Can you show a shot of your hinge? I am thinking of ways to do that to mine. __________________ Brick Red Weber Performer UDS 22.5 Kettle Weber One Touch Silver Frankenweber!

09-21-2012, 12:53 PM	#9
Johnny_Crunch Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-10 Location: Cypress TX	That thing is ugly __________________ J Crunch

09-22-2012, 06:06 AM	#13
lvn Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 05-27-12 Location: Greenvile SC	I was thinking about painting it to look like R2D2....LOL. Wouldnt that be AWESOME???

09-22-2012, 06:48 AM	#14
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma.	Yup pretty much the same set up I use only my domed lids are from previous models when I can find them. The hindged flip lids are the only way to go. Nice work my friend.