Anyone using their mini wsm like a uds?

jrn · 01-31-2013, 08:16 PM

Hey guys

Been wanting to build a mini uds. Then realized I basically already had one. I've been using a diffuser and drip pan in my mini wsm. But I miss the flavor of the drippings and my chicken isn't getting crispy skin, even though I'm running 300+ degrees. I'm gonna try ditching the diffuser and pan. Basically have nothing between my fuel and food. Anybody doing this with good results?

Thanks!

Trumpstylz · 01-31-2013, 08:22 PM

Food might be too close to the coals on this one, but I'm not sure.

jrn · 01-31-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Trumpstylz

Food might be too close to the coals on this one, but I'm not sure.

Yeah Trump, that was my main thought too. I'm 7" from the top of the coals to the cooking grate.

jrn · 01-31-2013, 08:41 PM

Course I can always install 3 more bolts just under the lip of the pot. And just move the grate up there. That'd put me at about 11.5" then.

swamprb · 01-31-2013, 08:48 PM

Build one and see the difference for yourself!

Or buy one from Big Drum Smokers!

Bludawg · 01-31-2013, 09:11 PM

Add another tamale pot to gain hight

jrn · 01-31-2013, 09:14 PM

Funny you mentioned that! I've been seriously toying with the idea of building a bds clone or two!

Swamp are you using open or closed tops for 30 gal mini's?

Btw, I really dig that yellow mini wsm!

jrn · 01-31-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bludawg

Add another tamale pot to gain hight

Fine idea! Hadn't thought of that one. I also remember reading about a guy using a 36q instead of a 32q. Fit just as good and taller.

01-31-2013, 08:16 PM	#1
jrn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-30-12 Location: Quitman, Ms	Anyone using their mini wsm like a uds? Hey guys Been wanting to build a mini uds. Then realized I basically already had one. I've been using a diffuser and drip pan in my mini wsm. But I miss the flavor of the drippings and my chicken isn't getting crispy skin, even though I'm running 300+ degrees. I'm gonna try ditching the diffuser and pan. Basically have nothing between my fuel and food. Anybody doing this with good results? Thanks! __________________ UDS, mini wsm, 22.5" weber kettle

01-31-2013, 08:22 PM	#2
Trumpstylz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-29-11 Location: Chicagoland	Food might be too close to the coals on this one, but I'm not sure. __________________ Weber One Touch Gold 2001 Weber Genesis that is no longer used since the OTG

01-31-2013, 08:41 PM	#4
jrn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-30-12 Location: Quitman, Ms	Course I can always install 3 more bolts just under the lip of the pot. And just move the grate up there. That'd put me at about 11.5" then. __________________ UDS, mini wsm, 22.5" weber kettle

01-31-2013, 08:48 PM	#5
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA	Build one and see the difference for yourself! Or buy one from Big Drum Smokers! __________________ 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

01-31-2013, 09:11 PM	#6
Bludawg somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx	Add another tamale pot to gain hight __________________ I'm a Proxy Vegetarian> Cows eat grass & I eat cows.

01-31-2013, 09:14 PM	#7
jrn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-30-12 Location: Quitman, Ms	Funny you mentioned that! I've been seriously toying with the idea of building a bds clone or two! Swamp are you using open or closed tops for 30 gal mini's? Btw, I really dig that yellow mini wsm! __________________ UDS, mini wsm, 22.5" weber kettle