UDS temps

Jon David · 01-27-2013, 11:45 AM

How long does it usually take the UDS to get to temp (225-250) with a about 10-15lbs of charcoal? I don't have a good thermometer set up yet so hence the question. Any help would be good, and btw it's Kingsford charcoal if that makes any difference.

cowgirl · 01-27-2013, 12:15 PM

The two I have take about 20 minutes.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 01-27-2013, 12:20 PM

Getting up to temp is one thing, getting good smoke takes a bit longer for me. I usually allow an hour to get it all settled in before I put the meat on.

Swamp Donkeyz BBQ · 01-27-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hesmellslikesmoke

getting up to temp is one thing, getting good smoke takes a bit longer for me. I usually allow an hour to get it all settled in before i put the meat on.

+1^^^

Norcoredneck · 01-27-2013, 01:00 PM

How are you lighting it up? Propane torch or ? When I light mine with torch I can get to 225 in 20-30 min. And when I have to use Kingsford I cook when that funky smell goes away.

Norcoredneck · 01-27-2013, 01:02 PM

If you don't have a thermometer you are in trouble. Wait till you get one.

01-27-2013, 11:45 AM	#1
Jon David Got Wood. Join Date: 11-28-12 Location: Chattanooga TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	UDS temps How long does it usually take the UDS to get to temp (225-250) with a about 10-15lbs of charcoal? I don't have a good thermometer set up yet so hence the question. Any help would be good, and btw it's Kingsford charcoal if that makes any difference.

01-27-2013, 12:15 PM	#2
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The two I have take about 20 minutes. __________________ jeanie sittin' by the campfire with my Brethren friends. Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers (Thanks Ash :)) http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/

01-27-2013, 12:20 PM	#3
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Getting up to temp is one thing, getting good smoke takes a bit longer for me. I usually allow an hour to get it all settled in before I put the meat on. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

01-27-2013, 01:00 PM	#5
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How are you lighting it up? Propane torch or ? When I light mine with torch I can get to 225 in 20-30 min. And when I have to use Kingsford I cook when that funky smell goes away. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*

01-27-2013, 01:02 PM	#6
Norcoredneck somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-11-06 Location: Norco, Ca. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you don't have a thermometer you are in trouble. Wait till you get one. __________________ *Low and Slow.....* *The Prontologist is in...* *Ok let's see your Butt!*