I finished my UDS yesterday about 1pm. I coated the inside with oil and put about 5lbs of charcoal in along with a couple of hickory sticks about the size of a forearm to season it properly. I must say I am AMAZED at how well the UDS holds heat and is able to maintain a temp of 220F. It finally started dropping off last night about 8:30pm, but it was a sloooooow decline in temp. I went ahead and closed the ball valve and smothered it out still have some descent sticks of hickory to reuse. I cant wait till Thursday when I'm off to fire this bad boy up. My only regret is that I didn't build one sooner. If its not to dark out I'll take pics and post.
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Smoke on brother. Do you plan on using charcoal?
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Charcoal is all I can find in my area, unless I travel 50+ miles then I can find lump, which I will prolly get some next time I'm "in the city". The good thing however is I live in the country so I have an endless supply of wood to smoke with, i.e. hickory, pecan, apple etc.
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Hadn't thought about that. Would you just open all vents and stack some logs in there and get a good fire going, then cap it off and smother the fire and bring temps to where they need to be?
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No, I wouldn't do that. A small hot fire and just add a chunk or 2 now and then. I got a 6" side door for that.
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I don't have a side door mod on mine but I don't think it would hurt to pull the grate out and drop a stick or 2 1/2 way through the cook.
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Most recent addition ~ Two of these and a bungee cord. No more PIA barrel ring when hauling around...
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BTW: I finally got some pics of my stainless steel UDS. Ashmont posted one and I'm waiting for him to email me ther rest. Here's the link:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=33727 (scroll down) I'll try to make a PowerPoint Presentation like Pat did. PS: I too think the UDS subject needss its own discussion area and a place for resources in the files section. Any moderators listening? |
PSS: Any second now this thread goes over 30,000 hits.
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i have asked for this before but no reply look at the numbers moderators,make it a sticky
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