Usd?

Lockon · 10-22-2013, 08:42 PM

Do they really perform as advertised? I am wanting to upgrade from my Char-Griller offset (performance and ability to cook more at once). I know I can not afford to jump in to a Klose, Lang, Gator, etc right now and was tossing up between a UDS and a heavier duty Old Country BBQ pit from Academy Sports. What do you guys and gals think?? Pros / Cons?

c farmer · 10-22-2013, 08:44 PM

UDS. I love mine. Cheap to build and if done right you can grill and sear.

Everyone should have one.

Pole D · 10-22-2013, 08:45 PM

Do it!

daninnewjersey · 10-22-2013, 08:45 PM

I started with one UDS (after retiring my Masterbuilt) and was so happy with the UDS I made 3 more. They're VERY fuel efficient, make excellent food (a lot of it), and are very easy to make. You'll really enjoy a UDS...

Copronymous · 10-22-2013, 08:48 PM

I love mine. Love my BWS Party, too, but that UDS is a mean cooker!

martyleach · 10-22-2013, 08:48 PM

Everyone should start with a UDS. Smoking 101. Puts out a great product and teaches you a whole lot about low and slow. I highly recommend!

Fwismoker · 10-22-2013, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyleach

Everyone should start with a UDS. Smoking 101. Puts out a great product and teaches you a whole lot about low and slow. I highly recommend!

Heck UDS can be world class cookers..you can not only start with one you can finish with one! ))

c farmer · 10-22-2013, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyleach

Everyone should start with a UDS. Smoking 101. Puts out a great product and teaches you a whole lot about low and slow. I highly recommend!

I can also do hot and fast on mine.

Fwismoker · 10-22-2013, 08:53 PM

BigPoppa Drum Kit... i like because of the ease of use and grill/sear option.

Hal4UK · 10-22-2013, 08:55 PM

Never had a UDS, but lots of folks win comps with them.
+1 ;-)

CErnst · 10-22-2013, 09:01 PM

I did some pork chops on mine tonight. Best chops I've ever had. They were beautiful and was better than candy.

The guy I got this one from, his team uses many UDSs and they have won events with them.

RClark115 · 10-22-2013, 09:24 PM

Thank you for this thread. Makes me feel better about my decision to build a UDS. Can't wait!

c farmer · 10-22-2013, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RClark115

Thank you for this thread. Makes me feel better about my decision to build a UDS. Can't wait!

Just do it. You wont be sorry.

savageford · 10-22-2013, 09:33 PM

Build a UDS, it is very satisfying to cook on something you built. The project is fun and the results are tasty!

Bludawg · 10-22-2013, 10:08 PM

UDS's are junk and we are all a bunch of hot wind bags telling tall tales of bbq superiority.

10-22-2013, 08:42 PM	#1
Lockon Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-26-13 Location: MO	Usd? Do they really perform as advertised? I am wanting to upgrade from my Char-Griller offset (performance and ability to cook more at once). I know I can not afford to jump in to a Klose, Lang, Gator, etc right now and was tossing up between a UDS and a heavier duty Old Country BBQ pit from Academy Sports. What do you guys and gals think?? Pros / Cons?

10-22-2013, 08:44 PM	#2
c farmer Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-13-13 Location: pa	UDS. I love mine. Cheap to build and if done right you can grill and sear. Everyone should have one. __________________ Adam Gold mini wsm 1st gen mes, amazin dust and pellet smoker, and the uds. Double O' Seven == Rotisserie/Grill/Smoker Hybrid and offset.

10-22-2013, 08:45 PM	#4
daninnewjersey Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-01-11 Location: Southern NJ...exit 36	I started with one UDS (after retiring my Masterbuilt) and was so happy with the UDS I made 3 more. They're VERY fuel efficient, make excellent food (a lot of it), and are very easy to make. You'll really enjoy a UDS... __________________ Proud owner of 4 VERY ugly drum smokers....and a Greasy Hill reverse flow....

10-22-2013, 08:48 PM	#6
martyleach Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca	Everyone should start with a UDS. Smoking 101. Puts out a great product and teaches you a whole lot about low and slow. I highly recommend! __________________ XL BGE, Kamado Joe Jr, Santa Maria pit, 26" Weber custom performer, MAK One Star pellet cooker, 14.5" WSM, Jumbo Joe, WGA, Arte Flame griddle insert for the 26" Weber. Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) [url]http://www.amlwoodart.com[/url]

10-22-2013, 08:53 PM	#9
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10-22-2013, 08:45 PM	#3
Pole D is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-06-09 Location: Cary, NC	Do it!

10-22-2013, 08:48 PM	#5
Copronymous Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 01-23-13 Location: Elgin, OK	I love mine. Love my BWS Party, too, but that UDS is a mean cooker!

10-22-2013, 08:55 PM	#10
Hal4UK On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-28-13 Location: Springfield, IL	Never had a UDS, but lots of folks win comps with them. +1 ;-)

10-22-2013, 09:01 PM	#11
CErnst Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-22-13 Location: St Louis Name/Nickname : Corey	I did some pork chops on mine tonight. Best chops I've ever had. They were beautiful and was better than candy. The guy I got this one from, his team uses many UDSs and they have won events with them. __________________ Started with a Weber. Stepped up to a UDS. Pushed into a mega offset. Pepper fanatic.

10-22-2013, 09:24 PM	#12
RClark115 Got Wood. Join Date: 10-13-13 Location: Anaheim, ca	Thank you for this thread. Makes me feel better about my decision to build a UDS. Can't wait!

10-22-2013, 09:33 PM	#14
savageford is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-24-13 Location: Westfield, MA	Build a UDS, it is very satisfying to cook on something you built. The project is fun and the results are tasty!

10-22-2013, 10:08 PM	#15
Bludawg somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx	UDS's are junk and we are all a bunch of hot wind bags telling tall tales of bbq superiority. __________________ I'm a Proxy Vegetarian> Cows eat grass & I eat cows.