New uds build.... First timer recipes??

acbaldwi · 01-18-2014, 09:49 PM

Basically I'm new to all if this so let me apologize first for any ignorance...

I'm building a uds as we speak, am about 50% complete and was hoping to fire her up for a first time smoke next Sunday ( 8 days from now)

Anyways.....

Any thoughts on a semi fool proof first timer recipe?

Chicken? Ribs? Pork? Etc .... It all sounds good

TIA for any advice and or suggestions....

Aaron

cowgirl · 01-19-2014, 12:07 AM

Welcome to the forum Aaron and congratulations on the new UDS. Chicken is great on the drum, also fatties. Good luck with your first cook!

Shagdog · 01-19-2014, 01:26 AM

Pork butt. Really hard to screw that one up. They are so forgiving.

Welcome to the forum!

mytmouz · 01-19-2014, 01:29 AM

Nekkid Fatty and a pork butt...

acbaldwi · 01-19-2014, 01:39 AM

Pork but it shall be I guess.... For some reason the fattie seems deadly lol

Ufo8mycow · 01-19-2014, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by acbaldwi

For some reason the fattie seems deadly lol

Pretty much. I refer to them as a heart attack wrapped in bacon but they are oh so good.

madavis303 · 01-19-2014, 03:52 AM

Welcome and enjoy your UDS.

Chicken or fatties. Both are pretty quick, easy and taste great. Pork ribs or a butt takes longer, but certainly a good first cook. A UDS is pretty forgiving to cook with. Lots of great advice here at the Brethren.

My son attends the School of Mines. We love eating at Woody's Wood Fired Pizza.

Mason Dixon Bowhunta · 01-19-2014, 08:59 AM

You're gonna love it.

I think the easiest thing to cook is chicken thighs or leg quarters. Rub them down with mayo and coat with your favorite rub. very tough to overcook them.

Q Junkie · 01-19-2014, 09:10 AM

If this is your first time cooking on it. my guess is that you will not be able to refrain from peeking at the food. So you may want to do some finger food as well like chicken wings, ABT's or even just put some bacon strips on the top rack with some rub and brown sugar.
That way you will have some snacks while you are waiting for the butt to finish.

SmittyJonz · 01-19-2014, 11:38 AM

Pork Shoulder Picnic with GrillMates Applewoid Rub over KBB n Hickory Chunks at 280-300* for 8-9-10 hrs till Bone Wiggles then let it rest 1 hr then pull or shred it and mix in a lil Sweet Baby Rays Sauce. Pile high on a soft Bun or Roll of your liking and enjoy.

Bigr314 · 01-20-2014, 02:41 PM

Welcome,looks great.You need fresh bakery buns.

peeps · 01-20-2014, 02:50 PM

I don't get the health fear of fatties. Most of the grease drips away, a slice it equivalent to a slice of sausage (and a slice of bacon if wrapped), plus whatever you stuff it with. It is no less healthy than a well rounded breakfast depending on how much you eat and what you stuff it with.

acbaldwi · 01-20-2014, 06:57 PM

Thanks everyone,

think ill try smittys recipe and try not to peek at it while it goes :)

should i turn it at any point in the cook?

mop it?

TIA

SmittyJonz · 01-20-2014, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acbaldwi

Thanks everyone,

think ill try smittys recipe and try not to peek at it while it goes :)

should i turn it at any point in the cook?

mop it?

TIA

Ill spray it with Apple Juice / Apple cider Vinegar mix if it starts looking dry about half way thru cook. I put fat side down towards heat and I remove skin before putting on rub. I'll peek at it at 5-6 hr mark, may spritz then look at 8 hr mark and start check if bone wiggles/ probe tender then every 45 minutes or so. If if looks to be getting charred or too dark at any time you can wrap it in butchers or parchment paper. Bone should wiggle like a loose tooth and pop out if you apply much pressure then let it sit for 1 hr on
Plate or tray on counter before pulling/ shredding.

I like BBQ sauce on the thin side - you can laddel it- so ill thin Sweet Baby Rays just a hair with water or Apple Juice but you may prefer it as is out of the bottle.

AaronPo · 01-20-2014, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acbaldwi

Basically I'm new to all if this so let me apologize first for any ignorance...

I'm building a uds as we speak, am about 50% complete and was hoping to fire her up for a first time smoke next Sunday ( 8 days from now)

Anyways.....

Any thoughts on a semi fool proof first timer recipe?

Chicken? Ribs? Pork? Etc .... It all sounds good

TIA for any advice and or suggestions....

Aaron

Aaron, you're in good company here. I just finished my uds this weekend, I cooked a couple fatties (nekkid) for breakfast and they seasoned the UDS very well. I figured what the heck, I'll let it run all day (I filled the charcoal basket all the way). No joke the uds held the temp at 275 for hours and hours and hours! Hell I cooked a chicken on it almost 7 hours after starting it and it was still cruising! Finally shut it down after midnight almost 12 hours after starting the coals!!! So cool!

01-18-2014, 09:49 PM	#1
acbaldwi Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-17-14 Location: Golden, CO	New uds build.... First timer recipes?? Basically I'm new to all if this so let me apologize first for any ignorance... I'm building a uds as we speak, am about 50% complete and was hoping to fire her up for a first time smoke next Sunday ( 8 days from now) Anyways..... Any thoughts on a semi fool proof first timer recipe? Chicken? Ribs? Pork? Etc .... It all sounds good TIA for any advice and or suggestions.... Aaron

01-19-2014, 12:07 AM	#2
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Name/Nickname : jeanie	Welcome to the forum Aaron and congratulations on the new UDS. Chicken is great on the drum, also fatties. Good luck with your first cook! __________________ 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/

01-19-2014, 01:26 AM	#3
Shagdog Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-01-13 Location: Grayslake, IL	Pork butt. Really hard to screw that one up. They are so forgiving. Welcome to the forum! __________________ [FONT=Trebuchet MS][SIZE=3][SIZE=2]Matt[/SIZE] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Trebuchet MS] [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=86"][SIZE=3][B]Come Join the fun in the Throwdowns![/B][/SIZE][/URL] [COLOR=Blue][SIZE=2]Shirley Fabrication 24x70 Trailer - UDS - Weber Kettle - WGA - Fire Pit Rotisserie - Shirley-Shagstone Griddle/Wok Cart - Carson Rodizio [B][SIZE=3][COLOR=Black]2016 Official BBQ Brethren Ribeye Master[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/COLOR][/FONT][FONT=Trebuchet MS][SIZE=1][COLOR=Silver] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

01-19-2014, 01:29 AM	#4
mytmouz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-09-11 Location: Pelahatchie MS	Nekkid Fatty and a pork butt... __________________ I LUV to smoke 'em... Trailer mounted reverse flow stick burner. Rehomed Weber Kettle #1 Black. Rehomed Weber Kettle #2 Copper Weber Kettle #3, Dads old cooker. Rehomed Brinkman electric. Rehomed Weber Smokey Joe. Rehomed Small Sunbeam tailgater. Rehomed Brinkman vertical smoker. Rehomed Little Chief electric smoker. Rehomed And 2 UDS go to set ups... Rehomed

01-19-2014, 08:59 AM	#8
Mason Dixon Bowhunta is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-24-12 Location: Up a tree somewhere in MD	You're gonna love it. I think the easiest thing to cook is chicken thighs or leg quarters. Rub them down with mayo and coat with your favorite rub. very tough to overcook them. __________________ [I]Perhaps this is the moment for which you have been created[/I] ~ Esther 4:14

01-19-2014, 01:39 AM	#5
acbaldwi Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-17-14 Location: Golden, CO	Pork but it shall be I guess.... For some reason the fattie seems deadly lol

01-19-2014, 03:52 AM	#7
madavis303 Got Wood. Join Date: 09-02-13 Location: Bennett Colorado	Welcome and enjoy your UDS. Chicken or fatties. Both are pretty quick, easy and taste great. Pork ribs or a butt takes longer, but certainly a good first cook. A UDS is pretty forgiving to cook with. Lots of great advice here at the Brethren. My son attends the School of Mines. We love eating at Woody's Wood Fired Pizza.

01-19-2014, 09:10 AM	#9
Q Junkie is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-07-12 Location: San Marcos, CA	If this is your first time cooking on it. my guess is that you will not be able to refrain from peeking at the food. So you may want to do some finger food as well like chicken wings, ABT's or even just put some bacon strips on the top rack with some rub and brown sugar. That way you will have some snacks while you are waiting for the butt to finish.

01-19-2014, 11:38 AM	#10
SmittyJonz somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Burleson Tx	Pork Shoulder Picnic with GrillMates Applewoid Rub over KBB n Hickory Chunks at 280-300* for 8-9-10 hrs till Bone Wiggles then let it rest 1 hr then pull or shred it and mix in a lil Sweet Baby Rays Sauce. Pile high on a soft Bun or Roll of your liking and enjoy. __________________ NO Such Thing as Over Smoked - just Over Dirty Smoked.............

01-20-2014, 02:41 PM	#11
Bigr314 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-20-13 Location: Uniontown,Pa	Welcome,looks great.You need fresh bakery buns. __________________ Ron-Born and proudly raised in New Orleans, Louisiana Pastry Chef Weber 22.5 Kettle,Blackstone 36 Griddle,UDS Shirley Fabrication 24x50 RF with warmer(Boss Hogg) Tab Benoit- Must listen to this artist. A cross between southern blues,Stevie Ray, and Louisiana cajun. Great listening while having a brew and tending the stick burner.

01-20-2014, 02:50 PM	#12
peeps somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-09-13 Location: Round Rock, TX	I don't get the health fear of fatties. Most of the grease drips away, a slice it equivalent to a slice of sausage (and a slice of bacon if wrapped), plus whatever you stuff it with. It is no less healthy than a well rounded breakfast depending on how much you eat and what you stuff it with. __________________ - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Earl [/COLOR][/B]- My Custom Vertical Offset Smoker by AJ's Custom Cookers ([URL="http://bit.ly/1gelc9M"]build link[/URL]) - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Colt[/COLOR][/B] - Superior SS-2 w/ DigiQ DXII- Courtesy of Gainesville Jaycees and Superior Smokers - [B]Weber Kettle 22.5 OTG[/B] w/ Craycort Cast Iron Grates - [B][COLOR="darkorange"]Major[/COLOR][/B] - Mini WSM (from SJS) [B][COLOR="Blue"]Certified IMBAS MOINK Baller![/COLOR][/B] ([URL="http://bit.ly/1lr5cKx"]Certificate of Authenticity[/URL]) / [B][COLOR="Blue"]Join the fun in the [URL="http://bit.ly/1ew3H57"]Throwdowns[/URL]![/COLOR][/B]

01-20-2014, 06:57 PM	#13
acbaldwi Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 01-17-14 Location: Golden, CO	Thanks everyone, think ill try smittys recipe and try not to peek at it while it goes :) should i turn it at any point in the cook? mop it? TIA