UDS attempt #2

sincitydisciple01 · 03-28-2010, 08:40 AM

First run was a slab of BB's and a fattie. This time around, 6 pound butt and a small brisket. So this will be my first "almost" all day cook. The butt is on and the brisket will go on later. It's just a small flat (almost 3 pounds), so it won't take long (assuming it doesn't become burnt ends).

Right off the bat, temp isn't where I had hoped it would be. I must have a leak somewhere in the drum, as I'm hovering around 250-255 w/ all three bottom vents closed. BUT, it's holding, so that's a good start. I can live with that for now, but will be tinkering next week!

motley que · 03-28-2010, 08:45 AM

Each drum has a temp it likes to run at. Don't sweat it just embrace it

Skidder · 03-28-2010, 09:12 AM

One of mine did the same thing then after a few smokes it settled down. Now it's my go to smoker.

sincitydisciple01 · 03-28-2010, 07:50 PM

The temp did eventually level off and kept it locked in at @ 225-230 for the better part of the day. Hands off! The butt turned out quite well (hands too messy for pics). I was also quite happy w/ the brisket. It wasn't a full cut, but it stayed plenty tender and tasted damn good. I have to admit that after tasting both, I just stood back and shook my head that something so simple really worked.

Derek · 03-28-2010, 07:55 PM

Nice job man!

Cliff H. · 03-28-2010, 08:06 PM

Great looking brisket. You probably still have enough fire for a chicken cook.

bigabyte · 03-28-2010, 09:06 PM

That brisket look good!

03-28-2010, 08:40 AM	#1
sincitydisciple01 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-18-08 Location: Prairie Village, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	UDS attempt #2 First run was a slab of BB's and a fattie. This time around, 6 pound butt and a small brisket. So this will be my first "almost" all day cook. The butt is on and the brisket will go on later. It's just a small flat (almost 3 pounds), so it won't take long (assuming it doesn't become burnt ends). Right off the bat, temp isn't where I had hoped it would be. I must have a leak somewhere in the drum, as I'm hovering around 250-255 w/ all three bottom vents closed. BUT, it's holding, so that's a good start. I can live with that for now, but will be tinkering next week! __________________ UDS x 2 Pitmaster iQue 110 Vertical offset Bandera knockoff KCBS: 2010 CBJ: 2011 Damn near impossible to lose bright green superfast Thermapen On Twitter @BigIronBBQ

03-28-2010, 07:50 PM	#4
sincitydisciple01 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 01-18-08 Location: Prairie Village, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The temp did eventually level off and kept it locked in at @ 225-230 for the better part of the day. Hands off! The butt turned out quite well (hands too messy for pics). I was also quite happy w/ the brisket. It wasn't a full cut, but it stayed plenty tender and tasted damn good. I have to admit that after tasting both, I just stood back and shook my head that something so simple really worked. __________________ UDS x 2 Pitmaster iQue 110 Vertical offset Bandera knockoff KCBS: 2010 CBJ: 2011 Damn near impossible to lose bright green superfast Thermapen On Twitter @BigIronBBQ

03-28-2010, 08:06 PM	#6
Cliff H. is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-03-07 Location: Jonesboro Arkansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great looking brisket. You probably still have enough fire for a chicken cook. __________________ Cliff

03-28-2010, 09:06 PM	#7
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	That brisket look good! __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

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03-28-2010, 08:45 AM	#2
motley que is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-07-06 Location: St. Q'ouis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Each drum has a temp it likes to run at. Don't sweat it just embrace it

03-28-2010, 09:12 AM	#3
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	One of mine did the same thing then after a few smokes it settled down. Now it's my go to smoker.

03-28-2010, 07:55 PM	#5
Derek is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-28-10 Location: Traverse City,Mi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice job man!