akorn and uds

stevenw106 · 01-31-2013, 07:05 PM

i have and currently use a uds thinking of getting one of those new akorns is there any advantages of one over the other in other words can the akorn replace a uds

AustinKnight · 01-31-2013, 07:26 PM

Akorn is insulated and needs a difuser an well in the shape of a Akron. Uds is a 55gal drum and is heaven sent from bbq god's, just sayin I have them both. I got my Akron to do steaks and pizzas it just so happens it can also smoke.

Sent from my SGH-T999

MaximumJEFF · 01-31-2013, 09:22 PM

The Akorn can't replace a UDS. But, it compiments one very well

Trumpstylz · 01-31-2013, 09:35 PM

You could make do with either one on their own, but I wouldn't recommend it.

DubfromGA · 02-01-2013, 04:01 AM

I've had great luck with my Akorn and used it 4-5 times per week since buying it last June.

No complaints other than maybe wanting more room. Heck...a second Akorn would fix that, though.

200 degree ribs for six hours....then open up the vents while I'm slicing the ribs onto a serving platter.....then 600+ degree ribeyes. An ultimate meal. Same load of lump.

I've never had a UDS but would like to learn more about them.

stevenw106 · 02-01-2013, 07:29 AM

[QUOTE=DubfromGA;2350011]I've had great luck with my Akorn and used it 4-5 times per week since buying it last June.

No complaints other than maybe wanting more room. Heck...a second Akorn would fix that, though.

200 degree ribs for six hours....then open up the vents while I'm slicing the ribs onto a serving platter.....then 600+ degree ribeyes. An ultimate meal. Same load of lump.

I've never had a UDS but would like to learn more about them.[/QUOTEyea ive seen your writing on gon i follow gon closely i have auds and love it i just thought the akorn do better since its insulated

ajmcedar · 02-01-2013, 10:47 AM

I have both, along with a MUDS and use all three. Each one has their use and place.

BB-Kuhn · 02-01-2013, 11:36 AM

My buddy has an akorn as well as a fast eddie's pellet smoker.

His intention was to use it as a grill with occasional light smoking, and use the big cabinet for competition and feasts.

He LOVES it as a smoker - med size butts, ribs, chicken chug along with hardly any fuel usage. two handfuls of lump is enough to rock a 6hr cook no problem.

J-Rod · 02-01-2013, 01:59 PM

Don't have any exp. with an Akorn, but UDS's rule!!! You'd have to pull mine from my cold, dead hands!

01-31-2013, 07:05 PM	#1
stevenw106 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-31-11 Location: rossville ga Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	akorn and uds i have and currently use a uds thinking of getting one of those new akorns is there any advantages of one over the other in other words can the akorn replace a uds __________________ uds cb gaser Last edited by stevenw106; 01-31-2013 at 08:16 PM.. Reason: info

01-31-2013, 07:26 PM	#2
AustinKnight is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-23-10 Location: Austin Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Akorn is insulated and needs a difuser an well in the shape of a Akron. Uds is a 55gal drum and is heaven sent from bbq god's, just sayin I have them both. I got my Akron to do steaks and pizzas it just so happens it can also smoke. Sent from my SGH-T999 __________________ \|HOOK'EM UDS\|MINI UDS\|22.5 WEBER PERF\|B&B\|OAK & PECAN\|DIGIQ\|TW8060\|THERMAPEN ORANGE\|Char-Griller Akorn\|Thin Blue Smokery\|

01-31-2013, 09:22 PM	#3
MaximumJEFF On the road to being a farker Join Date: 02-21-12 Location: Fenton, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The Akorn can't replace a UDS. But, it compiments one very well __________________ Shut Your Mouth BBQ

01-31-2013, 09:35 PM	#4
Trumpstylz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-29-11 Location: Chicagoland Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You could make do with either one on their own, but I wouldn't recommend it. __________________ Weber One Touch Gold 2001 Weber Genesis that is no longer used since the OTG

02-01-2013, 04:01 AM	#5
DubfromGA is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-08-13 Location: Georgia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've had great luck with my Akorn and used it 4-5 times per week since buying it last June. No complaints other than maybe wanting more room. Heck...a second Akorn would fix that, though. 200 degree ribs for six hours....then open up the vents while I'm slicing the ribs onto a serving platter.....then 600+ degree ribeyes. An ultimate meal. Same load of lump. I've never had a UDS but would like to learn more about them. __________________ Trusty-rusty Char-Griller offset, Char-Griller Akorn, Charbroil The Big Easy, Maverick ET-732

02-01-2013, 07:29 AM	#6
stevenw106 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-31-11 Location: rossville ga Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	dub [QUOTE=DubfromGA;2350011]I've had great luck with my Akorn and used it 4-5 times per week since buying it last June. No complaints other than maybe wanting more room. Heck...a second Akorn would fix that, though. 200 degree ribs for six hours....then open up the vents while I'm slicing the ribs onto a serving platter.....then 600+ degree ribeyes. An ultimate meal. Same load of lump. I've never had a UDS but would like to learn more about them.[/QUOTEyea ive seen your writing on gon i follow gon closely i have auds and love it i just thought the akorn do better since its insulated __________________ uds cb gaser

02-01-2013, 10:47 AM	#7
ajmcedar Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-29-09 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have both, along with a MUDS and use all three. Each one has their use and place. __________________ Al Madler PBC, Big Red Kamado Kooker(King Griller), UDS, MiniUDS, Smokey Joe, almost dead Gasser

02-01-2013, 11:36 AM	#8
BB-Kuhn On the road to being a farker Join Date: 12-27-12 Location: North Aurora, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My buddy has an akorn as well as a fast eddie's pellet smoker. His intention was to use it as a grill with occasional light smoking, and use the big cabinet for competition and feasts. He LOVES it as a smoker - med size butts, ribs, chicken chug along with hardly any fuel usage. two handfuls of lump is enough to rock a 6hr cook no problem. __________________ Masterbuilt Electric Smoker / Weber OTG 22.5 Smokenator / Modded ECB

02-01-2013, 01:59 PM	#9
J-Rod is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-15-12 Location: Detroit Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Don't have any exp. with an Akorn, but UDS's rule!!! You'd have to pull mine from my cold, dead hands! __________________ "Hey careful man there's a beverage here!!!"