Put these on my drum smoker last night at 10:00. Set temp went to bed. At 7:30 got up and temp on barrel 205. Meat 170-180. Cruiser!
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building mine in a few minutes, will post pics later
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Man, did you have to go to Bedrock to get cuts like that??
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Fire going so good decided able to cook daughter something. Thanks for reminding me Neil.
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Neil did you see the injector in the other thread?
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I am taking my UDS out on its first unattended overnight cook. Getting the temps to stabilize now and going to bed soon. Got a 10lb brisket on.
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This past weekend I did two 8 lb butts a 8 lb top sirloin roast and 4 racks of ribs on the UDS. It was the toughest cook so far and I am searching for answers...
My temps weren't as stable and I had to have all the air intakes open to hold 250. There was a lot of moisture around the top of the drum. Cooking times went up significantly. Air temps weren't too bad (upper 60s), it was a bit windy, but I put up the tent with the sides. The butts took 10 hours and the ribs took 6 1/2 hours. The butts turned out really well but the ribs never did get much of a bark. The only things I can think of are that all of the moisture dripping kept the briqs from burning as well and/or their was so much more meat that the airflow between the meat was restricted. What do you folks think?? |
It sounds Like an AirFlow problem to Me,I think that would be the reason for the Condensation that You were seeing at the top of the drum !! Never cooked on a drum though. I am sure that the drum Users will chime in shortly. Just My $.02
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Only condensation I ever had with mine was at a contest in the fog by the beach.
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I left charcoal out and it drew moisture in. I experienced the same. Now I store charcoal in a plastic trash can with a semi sealed lid.
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I am convinced am planning my next project will be on of these. I found some that were used to hold olive oil and can get them for next to nothing.
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Started these at 10:00 today. Held 230 all day. 6:00 now and taking a nap. Hauling all + crock pot full of beans, and chips to work tonight.
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Gator- Did you clean out the ashes from the last cook? Before I started mine yesterday I noticed the ashes from my last cook were wet from the rain before I had the cover on during the week, might be something to consider. Are there any obstuctions in your vents? Ashes or a lump in the valve?
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i had a problem with dry chucks this weekend. cooked to 197 or so and pulled off and rested for a few hours. i didnt spray at all during the cook. could the direct heat have caused this or do i need to spray
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Do you turn them? I haven't done them yet but turning works for me.
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Having a charcoal basket made for my drum and looking for dimensions.
I'm thinking the grate should be 22inches in diameter. then the ring about 18 inches in diamter and 10-12 inches tall? I'm also thinking of having the sides made of something solid. Any ideas, opinions or thoughts on this? Also, if you use threaded pipe nipples, will they thread right onto the hole you cut or do you have to do something special? 7/8ths hole, 1/2 inch pipe? Also, one last question... Do you have to get the lid cut off of every drum or can you find them that com that way? Sorry for the newb. questions. B |
Blutch, good questions, hopefully some of the experts will see this and chime in. I think the height would be fine at 8 to 10.
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Here is a link to a place on eBay that sells drums. You can get an idea from the pictures of the difference on the two types of drum heads. http://stores.ebay.com/The-Barrel-Company Best of luck on your UDS. |
I made 2 different sized baskets that are secured to an old Weber 22.5" cooking grate. The one that I primarily use is 17"x 8" and the other is 13"x9". Here's a pic of what you may want to consider.
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My basket is 13" in diameter, 9'' tall.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k2.../Fire_ring.jpg http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k2...Frri_ring2.jpg But go with Mista's set up if you can . Saves tipping drum to empty ash. I have been using a hoe as third eye did, just havent ground it to match radius yet. |
I tend to agree with Gator on the diameter of the grate...22" would be a Bear to get in and out...dont forget You will have bolts at the top to hold the cooking grate...I made my ash pan 15" diameter and the fire basket is 13" diameter and 6" tall.
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I finished my second UDS last night. This drum is a heavier gauage, is taller, and is wider. To use a Weber lid I will have to balance it on the top. I would have to grind the entire roll off to make it fit and I don't want to do that.
I made this one the same as the first one with the exception of adding handles. I used the Stanley garage door handles and I think they will work well (I also added them to my first one). The lid has the same handle but I put a piece of foam pipe insulation around it. I am happy with it and am going to use both of the drums in my first comp this weekend!! Attachment 6885 |
how hot does the bottom of those get? if i built one would i need to put it on a platform to keep it off my patio (concrete).
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I am sure they get pretty hot. I cut a 4x4 landscape timber in two and put that underneath to protect the concrete underneath. You can actually see them under the picture above.
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At the Paul Kirk Pitmaster class I attended we cooked for a Judging class and I did the brisket on the drum and took 4th Place out of 18 teams. I'm ready to start drilling another drum to use at a Backyard Comp next month. I'll take pics of the process. Brian |
If you can't get the info off of forum you can spend $24.00.
http://stores.lulu.com/how-to-build-a-smoker. Wonder how many he has sold. |
be careful when doing the burnoff of the drum. I killed the grass in a nice 22 inch circular area, wife hated that.
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Yeah...I have a 22 inch circle on my cement patio!
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I have 2 circles in my back yard, finished my first UDS last Friday and cooked ribs on Saturday. Everything went so well that I'm making 2 more, will have 3 in all. This way I can do shoulders, ribs and whatever all at the same time for large outings or maybe even some comps, and get some rest while doing it. Keeps me from firing up the mobile monster and tending the fire all night.
By the way great article on the construction and use of the UDS, Thanks to everyone here Great job. JW |
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http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...m/DSC00049.jpgHey guys!
Been working on the drums! This thing is getting out of hand. I've got enough drums to cook for an army! First drum is a DIGITAL air controlled model. Second model is a MANUAL controlled model. Digital model can control at +/- ~4 degrees. Manual model has a +/- 18 degree swing. Not bad for BBQ but I like the tighter control better. It has too much deadband to control a fire. http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...m/DSC00043.jpg http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k3...m/DSC00048.jpg |
Sory about the photos being out of place on last post.
Not quite used to doing this yet. Anyway. Live on DRUMS!!!!!!!!!!! |
Ok. Getting close. My custom basket ala OldBob arrived and it is great. PM if you want the name of the Brethren who made it for me.
I put mine on 4/4 wood blocks to burn it out too.. they caught on fire and then caught my grass on fire. Lovely. :-) Couple questions - 1. when I screw the pipe nipples in they aren't very secure. When I then screw the covers on them I can't tighten them without the pipe nipples getting loose. the same thing happened on the one I screwed the ball valve into. I bought some high heat silicone to seal it up with. If I use that around the pipe nipples will that be strong enough to keep them tight when I put the caps on? 2. I finally found a used weber kettle for $30. I haven't got it yet, but will I have to do anything to make it fit the top of the drum? 3. Am I not going to use my stick burner anymore after using this drum? Thanks B |
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I hate it when my nipples get loose.
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Mine get hard just thinking about it.
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You guys should all be very proud of me! I put the handles on the side of my barrel all by myself tonite. I measured twice, drill the holes, put the bolts in, put the washers on, tightened them and still managed to keep all of my fingers.
And they are exactly in the side and they are level (thank you Mr. Dickey my Geometry teacher)! And most importantly, MrsMista didn't help me at all! |
Yeah Mista... I know the feeling of pride... making these things actually makes me think I could change my own oil!!!
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CraigsList Discouragement
Hey. I posted the need for a 55 Gal Steel Drum on CraigsList and here is a response I got:
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Sounds like he knows alot about enginering & not much about smoking, but are his arguments valid? I sent him to this site and BigMista's site to do more research. Thanks! I'm new so I don't know much about all this stuff. |
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