Maiden Voyage on the UDS

71-South · 04-20-2013, 10:05 PM

Hey All,

Well, I did a fatty last weekend as I seasoned my new Fugly Drum Smoker, but today was the real first smoke. I did two racks of (St. Louis) spares, a big fatty, and some pig shots.

I was a little nervous that it might take off on me from reading other UDS threads, but I was careful and caught it on the way up. I filled the charcoal basket about half way and dropped 10 briquettes (Kingsford Comp) on top. It took about 30 min. to get to 200. At that point, I shut the top vents down to about 1/4 open, closed two of the bottom (3/4") intakes, closed the third one to about 1/2 open. It took another 30 min. to settle in around 270, and I threw on the spares.

The temp jumped back and forth between 220 and 285 for the next hour, then it settled in at 248 and stayed that way, plus or minus 2 degrees for the rest of the cook Wow! I think I'm going to like this thing. I could have cooked 3 times as much meat on it had I loaded it up.

Spares turned out very good. Not awesome as I was paying more attention to the smoker than the meat today, but good enough that the family oohed and ahhhhed a lot. I'll take that.

The pig shots, as usual, were farking fantastic. Did them with Velveta for a change instead of cream cheese (what i had in the fridge mod.)

Have a great night all!

-Bret

71-South · 04-20-2013, 10:06 PM

Dang it. I hit Enter and closed that post. Here's the rest of the pron.

1911Ron · 04-20-2013, 10:15 PM

Food looks great

FYI leave the top vent all the way open and adjust as you did with the bottom vents only, better air flow and you don't run the risk of getting nasty tasting food (creosote flavoring

)

BTW every drum has a sweet spot where it likes to run, each one is different, enjoy!

jeffjenkins1 · 04-20-2013, 10:17 PM

Looks great! You will love the UDS, my favorite cooker!

Jeff

71-South · 04-21-2013, 12:06 AM

Thanks Guys. I'll leave the top vent wide open next time, Ron. Have a great night.

Mark Warren · 04-21-2013, 12:17 AM

The Food is Flawless Great Job.

BRBBQ · 04-21-2013, 01:13 AM

I sure like the looks of it

Mason Dixon Bowhunta · 04-21-2013, 07:06 AM

Wow, good looking cook

Johnny_Crunch · 04-21-2013, 07:07 AM

Nice pr0n! Enjoy your new cooker.

code3rrt · 04-21-2013, 07:37 AM

Looks like success.........congrats. It all looks delicious!

KC

71-South · 04-21-2013, 08:19 AM

Thanks All. I appreciate it.

charrederhead · 04-21-2013, 08:22 AM

Ribs look funtastic!

Wampus · 04-21-2013, 08:26 AM

Food looks fantastic.
I agree with Ron. I always leave my top (exhaust) vent open 100% during the cook and only adjust the intakes. That helps from choking the fire out and getting yuk smoke.

Looks like you're gonna be in for a great ride with your new toy!

04-20-2013, 10:05 PM	#1
71-South is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-02-08 Location: Harrisonville, MO	Maiden Voyage on the UDS Hey All, Well, I did a fatty last weekend as I seasoned my new Fugly Drum Smoker, but today was the real first smoke. I did two racks of (St. Louis) spares, a big fatty, and some pig shots. I was a little nervous that it might take off on me from reading other UDS threads, but I was careful and caught it on the way up. I filled the charcoal basket about half way and dropped 10 briquettes (Kingsford Comp) on top. It took about 30 min. to get to 200. At that point, I shut the top vents down to about 1/4 open, closed two of the bottom (3/4") intakes, closed the third one to about 1/2 open. It took another 30 min. to settle in around 270, and I threw on the spares. The temp jumped back and forth between 220 and 285 for the next hour, then it settled in at 248 and stayed that way, plus or minus 2 degrees for the rest of the cook Wow! I think I'm going to like this thing. I could have cooked 3 times as much meat on it had I loaded it up. Spares turned out very good. Not awesome as I was paying more attention to the smoker than the meat today, but good enough that the family oohed and ahhhhed a lot. I'll take that. The pig shots, as usual, were farking fantastic. Did them with Velveta for a change instead of cream cheese (what i had in the fridge mod.) Have a great night all! -Bret __________________ Yoder YS640 / UDS / Mini WSM --- Hackers -n- Hogs Competition BBQ Team Harrisonville/Lee's Summit, Missouri *Grip it. Rip it. Let the big hog eat!*

04-20-2013, 10:06 PM	#2
71-South is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-02-08 Location: Harrisonville, MO	Dang it. I hit Enter and closed that post. Here's the rest of the pron. __________________ Yoder YS640 / UDS / Mini WSM --- Hackers -n- Hogs Competition BBQ Team Harrisonville/Lee's Summit, Missouri *Grip it. Rip it. Let the big hog eat!*

04-20-2013, 10:15 PM	#3
1911Ron is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-09-12 Location: Ft Mudge AT Name/Nickname : Ron	Food looks great FYI leave the top vent all the way open and adjust as you did with the bottom vents only, better air flow and you don't run the risk of getting nasty tasting food (creosote flavoring) BTW every drum has a sweet spot where it likes to run, each one is different, enjoy! __________________ A bunch of Webers, a UDS and a Happy Cooker!

04-20-2013, 10:17 PM	#4
jeffjenkins1 Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-01-08 Location: Akron, OH	Looks great! You will love the UDS, my favorite cooker! Jeff __________________ You do what you have to do, so you can do what you want to do! Ole Hickory Ultra Que 2 18" WSM 18" Weber OTS Primo Oval XL NB American Gourmet offset smoker UDS Big Chief Smoker Turkey Fryer

04-21-2013, 12:06 AM	#5
71-South is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-02-08 Location: Harrisonville, MO	Thanks Guys. I'll leave the top vent wide open next time, Ron. Have a great night. __________________ Yoder YS640 / UDS / Mini WSM --- Hackers -n- Hogs Competition BBQ Team Harrisonville/Lee's Summit, Missouri *Grip it. Rip it. Let the big hog eat!*

04-21-2013, 12:17 AM	#6
Mark Warren is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-16-13 Location: here	The Food is Flawless Great Job.

04-21-2013, 01:13 AM	#7
BRBBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-05-08 Location: Council Bluffs, Iowa	I sure like the looks of it __________________ Stumps XL Baby/UDS

04-21-2013, 07:06 AM	#8
Mason Dixon Bowhunta is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-24-12 Location: Up a tree somewhere in MD	Wow, good looking cook __________________ [I]Perhaps this is the moment for which you have been created[/I] ~ Esther 4:14

04-21-2013, 07:07 AM	#9
Johnny_Crunch Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-10 Location: Cypress TX	Nice pr0n! Enjoy your new cooker. __________________ J Crunch

04-21-2013, 07:37 AM	#10
code3rrt Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-09-12 Location: Spokane Valley, Washington	Looks like success.........congrats. It all looks delicious! KC __________________ KC Weber Performer with rotisserie ring, 22.5OTS, Maverick 732, Weber Smokey Joe,PBC Smokenator/Hoovergrill, variety of microbrews, Gin and tonic, variety of lighters.:blah:

04-21-2013, 08:19 AM	#11
71-South is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-02-08 Location: Harrisonville, MO	Thanks All. I appreciate it. __________________ Yoder YS640 / UDS / Mini WSM --- Hackers -n- Hogs Competition BBQ Team Harrisonville/Lee's Summit, Missouri *Grip it. Rip it. Let the big hog eat!*

04-21-2013, 08:22 AM	#12
charrederhead Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-29-12 Location: Litchfield County, CT Name/Nickname : Pete	Ribs look funtastic! __________________ hopelessly, helplessly, happily addicted to a shipload of Webers

04-21-2013, 08:26 AM	#13
Wampus somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-05-09 Location: Mooresville, IN	Food looks fantastic. I agree with Ron. I always leave my top (exhaust) vent open 100% during the cook and only adjust the intakes. That helps from choking the fire out and getting yuk smoke. Looks like you're gonna be in for a great ride with your new toy! __________________ [COLOR="Blue"][B]"Oh, I don’t reject Christ. I love Christ. It’s just that so many of you Christians are so unlike Christ." -Mahatma Gandhi[/B][/COLOR]