Two 8 pound butts in a Mini UDS

Matt_A · 08-20-2011, 12:45 AM

After careful measurement I have discovered that the two 8 lb butts I have will snugly, but properly fit in my Smoky Joe Mini UDS. I'm starting them in the wee hours of the morning tomorrow and will post pictures.

J'ville Grill · 08-20-2011, 12:53 AM

That should be interesting. Do you think you'll have to refuel during the cook?

tmehlhorn · 08-20-2011, 01:23 AM

Woohoo, ow man the anticipation of really good pron is almost as good as the pron itself

jmellor · 08-20-2011, 04:19 AM

Nice. On one rack or did you build two levels? Can't recall from your previous pics. I just put two 8lbs butts on the offset at 5 am. Bet I can guess who will use more fuel today!

Al Czervik · 08-20-2011, 04:27 AM

posey's_pork_pit · 08-20-2011, 06:08 AM

Hey Matt ~ after my marathon cook on Mini Me a few weekends ago, I struggled with ash after 5+ hours; I used Stubbs natural briquettes.

Your thoughts on avoiding or circumventing the ash issue? BTW, I didn't PM you because I thought the brethren would like to know your thoughts as well.

Matt_A · 08-20-2011, 09:16 AM

Couple of answers:
Two levels, each but is about 12" at it's longest dimension, Baby Bullet is 13 7/8" in diameter. Racks are 4" apart which is JUST enough for the butt on the bottom.

I've only cooked one long cook in the Baby Bullet, 7 hours for chuck short ribs. I started a little low on fuel and had to add some at the 4 hour mark. At the end of the seven hours I had about an inch of ash in the bottom (Smokey Joe Gold - no bottom vent). This time I'm using the Minion Method with a full charcoal basket and only about 6 hot coals to get things going. I used Jack Daniel's charcoal for both smokes.

Matt_A · 08-20-2011, 10:12 AM

OK, here's the raw product.

After a night in the rub.... into the smoker

Matt's Classic Butt Rub

1 cup white sugar
1 cup paprika
2/3 cup garlic salt
2/3 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 teaspoons oregano leaves
2 tablespoon ancho chili powder
2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoon black pepper

The RIG.... two thermos go all the way in for internal meat temp, two probes sample smoke chamber temp to cross check the two analog smoke thermos.

The beautiful Honduran Rosewood handle from Marty Leach. http://www.amlwoodart.com/Weber-Handles.html

gtr · 08-20-2011, 10:15 AM

Love it! Thanks for putting up those pix!

Phubar · 08-20-2011, 10:15 AM

Gotta love those little smokers!

Matt_A · 08-20-2011, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phubar

Gotta love those little smokers!

It's amazing how much room there is in these little wonders!

Matt_A · 08-20-2011, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J'ville Grill

That should be interesting. Do you think you'll have to refuel during the cook?

Pretty sure I will. Hope to do it only once though.

Chef Jim · 08-20-2011, 11:07 AM

Matt, you and jmellon inspired me to build one too. It's finished except for a charcoal grate. I only put in one rack though. Paint is so so.

Matt_A · 08-20-2011, 11:23 AM

The charcoal basket isn't essential for the mini to work. It helps keep things organized and gives a little better air circulation, but if you want to do a first smoke, the existing charcoal grate should work just fine.

I have put my tamale steamer insert in for this smoke tO see how well that works. So far 2 hrs in, the temp is steady at 230ºf

I'm sure you'll enjoy you mini!

LT72884 · 08-20-2011, 11:34 AM

i love my mini!

08-20-2011, 12:45 AM	#1
Matt_A is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-19-11 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Two 8 pound butts in a Mini UDS After careful measurement I have discovered that the two 8 lb butts I have will snugly, but properly fit in my Smoky Joe Mini UDS. I'm starting them in the wee hours of the morning tomorrow and will post pictures. __________________ [B]Matt Armistead[/B]

08-20-2011, 12:53 AM	#2
J'ville Grill is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-18-10 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That should be interesting. Do you think you'll have to refuel during the cook? __________________ Rick 18.5" Weber Smokey Mountain 22.5" Weber OTG with Cajun Bandit Conversion Kit Char-Griller Akorn with side cart 1999 Weber Master-Touch - bent but not broken 14.5" Weber Smokey Joe Silver

08-20-2011, 01:23 AM	#3
tmehlhorn Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-20-11 Location: pratt, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Woohoo, ow man the anticipation of really good pron is almost as good as the pron itself __________________ Weber performer, Smokey joe, Weber go anywhere. Mini-wsm, WSM-Soon

08-20-2011, 04:19 AM	#4
jmellor Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-01-11 Location: Shrewsbury, MA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice. On one rack or did you build two levels? Can't recall from your previous pics. I just put two 8lbs butts on the offset at 5 am. Bet I can guess who will use more fuel today! __________________ BW Party - UDS - 18.5" WSM - Mini WSM Red Weber Master Touch- "Old Betsy" Weber OTS 18" - Weber Genesis "Yeah, all those things, responsibility, pressure. It`s a bit stressful. I try and come to terms with it by not thinking about it." - Joe Strummer

08-20-2011, 04:27 AM	#5
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08-20-2011, 06:08 AM	#6
posey's_pork_pit is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-11-10 Location: Doraville GA Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Hey Matt ~ after my marathon cook on Mini Me a few weekends ago, I struggled with ash after 5+ hours; I used Stubbs natural briquettes. Your thoughts on avoiding or circumventing the ash issue? BTW, I didn't PM you because I thought the brethren would like to know your thoughts as well. __________________ Super fast Purple Thermapen Custom Reverse Flow 55 Gallon Drum Offset Weber SS Performer date code EE Weber 18 and 22.5 OTS Kettle w/Marty's handles Smokey Joe Silver w/wooden handle a.k.a. Mini Me Weber Smokey Joe Platinum date code ER Sipsey: Secret's in the sauce.

08-20-2011, 09:16 AM	#7
Matt_A is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-19-11 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Couple of answers: Two levels, each but is about 12" at it's longest dimension, Baby Bullet is 13 7/8" in diameter. Racks are 4" apart which is JUST enough for the butt on the bottom. I've only cooked one long cook in the Baby Bullet, 7 hours for chuck short ribs. I started a little low on fuel and had to add some at the 4 hour mark. At the end of the seven hours I had about an inch of ash in the bottom (Smokey Joe Gold - no bottom vent). This time I'm using the Minion Method with a full charcoal basket and only about 6 hot coals to get things going. I used Jack Daniel's charcoal for both smokes. __________________ [B]Matt Armistead[/B]

08-20-2011, 10:12 AM	#8
Matt_A is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-19-11 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Time to start the Pr0n!! OK, here's the raw product. After a night in the rub.... into the smoker Matt's Classic Butt Rub 1 cup white sugar 1 cup paprika 2/3 cup garlic salt 2/3 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 teaspoons oregano leaves 2 tablespoon ancho chili powder 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 teaspoon ground cumin 2 teaspoon black pepper The RIG.... two thermos go all the way in for internal meat temp, two probes sample smoke chamber temp to cross check the two analog smoke thermos. The beautiful Honduran Rosewood handle from Marty Leach. http://www.amlwoodart.com/Weber-Handles.html __________________ [B]Matt Armistead[/B] Last edited by Matt_A; 08-20-2011 at 03:08 PM.. Reason: MMore photos

08-20-2011, 10:15 AM	#9
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08-20-2011, 10:15 AM	#10
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,The NetherPharkinglands Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Gotta love those little smokers! __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by Ecobrasa Coco Briquettes Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow WGA Ambassador

08-20-2011, 11:07 AM	#13
Chef Jim Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-07-10 Location: Tequesta, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Matt, you and jmellon inspired me to build one too. It's finished except for a charcoal grate. I only put in one rack though. Paint is so so. __________________ Judge Jim, Given to me by Terry @ Git R Smoked. Chef Jim, Gym, Jim, or CJ. I'm not a Chef, but I play one on the internet. http://www.chef-jim.com A veteran is Someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is honor, and there are far too many people in this country who no longer understand it. Author unknown.

08-20-2011, 11:23 AM	#14
Matt_A is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-19-11 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The charcoal basket isn't essential for the mini to work. It helps keep things organized and gives a little better air circulation, but if you want to do a first smoke, the existing charcoal grate should work just fine. I have put my tamale steamer insert in for this smoke tO see how well that works. So far 2 hrs in, the temp is steady at 230ºf I'm sure you'll enjoy you mini! __________________ [B]Matt Armistead[/B]

08-20-2011, 11:34 AM	#15
LT72884 Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-07-09 Location: Draper Utah Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i love my mini! __________________ http://grillofmydreams.blogspot.com http://thebreadjournal.blogspot.com

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