Maiden Voyage for the new UDS

[OSD]

I did a seasoning burn yesterday and all went well so today I fired her up for the real thing.:-D I thought a mixed fare would be a good way to start her off.:-D

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj131/BYBBQ/Misc/UDS%20Build/first%20cook/100_0523Small.jpg
An untrimmed rack of spares rubbed and ready
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj131/BYBBQ/Misc/UDS%20Build/first%20cook/100_0532Small.jpg
Some chicken drumsticks with same rub
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj131/BYBBQ/Misc/UDS%20Build/first%20cook/100_0537Small.jpg
some Scotch eggs for good measure rolled in rib rub

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj131/BYBBQ/Misc/UDS%20Build/first%20cook/100_0540Small.jpg
UDS almost up to temp and ready to be loaded
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj131/BYBBQ/Misc/UDS%20Build/first%20cook/100_0544Small.jpg
Loaded up and ready to put the lid on.

Everything came out great. It did cook a little faster than I figured, but it all worked out.:-D

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj131/BYBBQ/Misc/UDS%20Build/first%20cook/100_0559Small.jpg
ribs hot off the grate
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj131/BYBBQ/Misc/UDS%20Build/first%20cook/100_0560Small.jpg
ribs cut up
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj131/BYBBQ/Misc/UDS%20Build/first%20cook/100_0549Small.jpg
and the chicken

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj131/BYBBQ/Misc/UDS%20Build/first%20cook/100_0573Small.jpg
all served up with some dirty rice and deviled eggs.

All in all a good first cook.:-D

[Midnight Smoke]

Looks like everything tuuned out perfect! Nice Job.

[fnnm358]

very nice job for the maiden voyage

smoke on brother

[Norcoredneck]

Looks good. What did you use for reading temp?

[Meat Burner]

OSD, that looks awsome brother! If it tastes as good as it looks...IT'S A WINNER!!!

[thillin]

Lookin good.

[BBQ Grail]

Way to break in the drum. The food is almost as beautiful as those tables on the UDS.

Fine job!

[OSD]

For reading the temps I have the side mounted gauge and I use a NU-Temp remote probe on the middle of the cooking grate. I noticed when I was playing around yesterday and again today that the temp difference from the side gauge and the center is right around 50* hotter in the center. This setup.:-D

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj131/BYBBQ/Misc/UDS%20Build/100_0493Small.jpg

[puff]

Now that's what I'm talkin' about!
Awesome looking grub!

[Thawley]

I noticed when I was playing around yesterday and again today that the temp difference from the side gauge and the center is right around 50* hotter in the center.

I've noticed a big temp difference on mine too.

Been thinking about some sort of heat diverter shield thingy over the fire basket that would keep the direct heat off the underside of the meat...

Anyone ever play with anything like that?

[capri man]

I've noticed a big temp difference on mine too.

Been thinking about some sort of heat diverter shield thingy over the fire basket that would keep the direct heat off the underside of the meat...

Anyone ever play with anything like that?


i got an 18 inch alum. collander i have been thinking about sitting on top of my fire basket!! whatcha think??

[watertowerbbq]

what happend to the scotch eggs?

[JD McGee]

I've noticed a big temp difference on mine too.

Been thinking about some sort of heat diverter shield thingy over the fire basket that would keep the direct heat off the underside of the meat...

Anyone ever play with anything like that?

Try this...

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x206/johnrhana/IMG_3841.jpg

I use them in my WSM's and it works great!:-P I had the same problem with my first UDS and ended up toasting some ribs. Next weekend I'm doing a brisket and some chicken thighs using the clay pot as a heat deflector / drip pan. Don't forget to foil it. Here's a link to my latest build. Good Luck! :-P

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39704

[Cliff H.]

I did the clay dish mod in my uds and didn't have good luck. I only have two 1" intakes. I think you will find that you need more air to keep temps up using a heat sink in a uds.

[OSD]

I thought about the clay dish, but I still want the effects and the flavor of the drippings hitting the fire and really only want to deflect the heat. I'm going to try using a 16" round flat metal pizza pan with a few small holes drilled in it to let the drippings go thru to the fire. I'll try this next smoke.:-D

[Dr_KY]

Stunning!!

[PaPaQ]

Nice Job! Everything looks great!

[h20loo]

I just got to thinking that maybe it is hottest in the line between the fire and the exhaust. I have a 2" pipe like yours but over the bung hole. I wonder if my temp varies if I turn the lid. I wonder if small spread out vent holes give a more even heat. All this wondering makes me thirsty!!

[chinesebob]

Looks fantastic.

[BobBrisket]

Very Nice!!