Black Betty - UDS Finally Finished

Old Hippie · 09-25-2009, 12:47 PM

Yep, that’s a PVC valve. $2.50 v/s $20. That’s $17.50 I had to spend on the other bling. It should be nothing but normal, ambient air at “room temperature” going through the valve and pipe. I will keep a hand on the PVC valve and pipe during the seasoning burn.

The charcoal basket is 12” diameter and 12” high. It will hold an 18 lb bag of Kingsford. After I experiment with cooking times, the height will probably be reduced to about 7”. It’s bolted 2-1/2” off the bottom of a galvanized oil change pan which has been “washed” in muriatic acid to remove the galvanization.

Yep, two hats; dome and flat. The flat lid fits so good that I have to ever so slightly persuade it to come off just using the handle. The dome lid is a Kingsford (Masterbuilt) and it also fits perfectly without any modification.

A little side table that folds.

First, got to do a little proctology. I’m going to slather on a layer of lard for the seasoning burn.

The chicken was a little “rubbery” for my liking. Guess the recipe that called for an eight day brine in WD40 was wrong.

Wing nuts on the rotisserie for easy removal, then put a magnet over the holes when not using it.

Guess it's 'bout time to "GET HER DIRTY!"

cowgirl · 09-25-2009, 12:54 PM

She's beeeautiful!

HawgHeaven · 09-25-2009, 12:55 PM

Man, you got a real beauty there!! Very nice indeed!

As for the chicken, all I can suggest is try a PB Blaster and Marvel Mystery Oil marinade next time, and cut the soak time down to 3 to 4 days...

mbshop · 09-25-2009, 12:58 PM

nice, really nice.

smokestack willie · 09-25-2009, 01:01 PM

Dude that's an awesome setup on that uds! and that yardbird is coming along nicely

1FUNVET · 09-25-2009, 01:11 PM

WD-40 brine is a maximum of 4 days at ambient temp of 87 degrees for best results.Looks like all you questions were answered as the Black Betty turned out very purrrrty.

BBQ Bandit · 09-25-2009, 01:13 PM

Check with Sledneck about that little chicken problem you have there....

NorthwestBBQ · 09-25-2009, 01:15 PM

I like the bottle cap remover...

mremus · 09-25-2009, 01:23 PM

great job.

EatonHoggBBQ · 09-25-2009, 01:27 PM

Nice drum.

Hotrodhog · 09-25-2009, 01:42 PM

Very nice piece,... you win!!

deathamphetamine · 09-25-2009, 01:43 PM

Nice build bro!!

peaspurple · 09-25-2009, 01:56 PM

Man that thing is a beaut. I think the chicken looks great! Next step, get it dirty..

WestTexasRancher · 09-25-2009, 02:01 PM

Good looking UDS

Smokinrubcom · 09-25-2009, 02:06 PM

I want one LOL!!! Awesome looking UDS

Mike

09-25-2009, 12:47 PM	#1
Old Hippie Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-12-09 Location: Spartanburg, SC	Black Betty - UDS Finally Finished Yep, that’s a PVC valve. $2.50 v/s $20. That’s $17.50 I had to spend on the other bling. It should be nothing but normal, ambient air at “room temperature” going through the valve and pipe. I will keep a hand on the PVC valve and pipe during the seasoning burn. The charcoal basket is 12” diameter and 12” high. It will hold an 18 lb bag of Kingsford. After I experiment with cooking times, the height will probably be reduced to about 7”. It’s bolted 2-1/2” off the bottom of a galvanized oil change pan which has been “washed” in muriatic acid to remove the galvanization. Yep, two hats; dome and flat. The flat lid fits so good that I have to ever so slightly persuade it to come off just using the handle. The dome lid is a Kingsford (Masterbuilt) and it also fits perfectly without any modification. A little side table that folds. First, got to do a little proctology. I’m going to slather on a layer of lard for the seasoning burn. The chicken was a little “rubbery” for my liking. Guess the recipe that called for an eight day brine in WD40 was wrong. Wing nuts on the rotisserie for easy removal, then put a magnet over the holes when not using it. Guess it's 'bout time to "GET HER DIRTY!" __________________ ECB, OTG, OTP and UDS

09-25-2009, 12:54 PM	#2
cowgirl Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: oklahoma	She's beeeautiful! __________________ jeanie....sittin' by the campfire........with my Brethren friends Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/

09-25-2009, 12:55 PM	#3
HawgHeaven On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-17-08 Location: Newark, DE	Man, you got a real beauty there!! Very nice indeed! As for the chicken, all I can suggest is try a PB Blaster and Marvel Mystery Oil marinade next time, and cut the soak time down to 3 to 4 days... __________________ Pop-Pop Phil Hawg Heaven Smokin' BBQ "Our swine is divine!" http://www.hhsbbq.com Proud owner of the most super accurate, super ultra-fast *ORANGE* Thermapen in the farkin' universe!

09-25-2009, 12:58 PM	#4
mbshop is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca	nice, really nice. __________________ george spam, can't live without it

09-25-2009, 01:13 PM	#7
BBQ Bandit is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-15-08 Location: Harrisburg, PA	Check with Sledneck about that little chicken problem you have there.... __________________ Lang 48 Patio BSKD - Backwards Bandera Bubba Keg Grill 2 Kettles; 22" Kingsford, Smokey Joe KCBS CBJ

09-25-2009, 01:01 PM	#5
smokestack willie Got Wood. Join Date: 09-23-09 Location: west texas	Dude that's an awesome setup on that uds! and that yardbird is coming along nicely

09-25-2009, 01:11 PM	#6
1FUNVET is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-16-09 Location: Lake Charles La	WD-40 brine is a maximum of 4 days at ambient temp of 87 degrees for best results.Looks like all you questions were answered as the Black Betty turned out very purrrrty.

09-25-2009, 01:15 PM	#8
NorthwestBBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Lynnwood, WA	I like the bottle cap remover... __________________ Michael Stevenson Northwest BBQ team PNWBA Webmaster/Photographer KCBS CBJ #54419

09-25-2009, 01:23 PM	#9
mremus Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 08-20-09 Location: Sussex, WI	great job.

09-25-2009, 01:27 PM	#10
EatonHoggBBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-28-08 Location: Allen Park, Michigan	Nice drum. __________________ John, KCBS/CBJ Certified MOINK Baller 2008 2009 KLOSE 20 x 60 Black Weber Kettle 2 Red Weber Kettles--Red Weber Performer 1998 UDS Little Chief Smoker RED Thermapen KEEP AMERICA WORKING-BUY AMERICAN

09-25-2009, 01:42 PM	#11
Hotrodhog Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-25-09 Location: Escalon, Ca.	Very nice piece,... you win!!

09-25-2009, 01:43 PM	#12
deathamphetamine Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-29-09 Location: bordertown, Alberta	Nice build bro!! __________________ I Eat Burgers for Breakfast

09-25-2009, 01:56 PM	#13
peaspurple Take a breath! Join Date: 01-26-09 Location: Georgia transplant in odenton, md	Man that thing is a beaut. I think the chicken looks great! Next step, get it dirty.. __________________ A wonderful family and 1 Chargriller Duo 5050 1 UDS 1 Mini UDS 1 Masterbuilt 7 in 1 1 Smokey Joe Gold 1 22.5" Weber kettle 1 Royal Chef Pig Rotisserie 1 Clay Pig Grill

09-25-2009, 02:01 PM	#14
WestTexasRancher Got Wood. Join Date: 07-19-09 Location: North of Indy. In.	Good looking UDS

09-25-2009, 02:06 PM	#15
Smokinrubcom Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-01-08 Location: Huntsville,Alabama	I want one LOL!!! Awesome looking UDS Mike __________________ SmokinRub.com - BBQ rubs & sauces. Low S/H & fast shipping!