Hey guys, I am looking for some advice here. I am a total noob when it comes to smoking. I built my own uds and only have a handful of cooks under my belt. The last time I did a brisket (about 13 pounds) I cooked it at about 175 and it only took about 7 hours. I was looking forward to a nice...
Gents,
I'm working on planning out my 3rd UDS build. All the helpful posts on the BBQ Brethren got me through my first two builds. Thanks to everyone who posted their builds and information on this site!! :clap2: To date, I have not made any posts on this site and figured it was time I return...
Since I've finally finished my UDS, I got the chance to test my theory for an "O" shaped fire basket (as mentioned in the mother thread: http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23436&page=534). I put a small roll of expanded steel in the middle of my basket. Did a top-down Minion...
I was reading up on those that did some case iron bolt on "heat sink" mods to their tragers and found myself on the way to the metal supply shop and an idea came to me.
Why not pick up some 1/4" steel plate and bolt the piece to the bottom of the existing diffuser plate.
Let me tell you the...
Burnig coals – very hot
Make shift heat shield/baffle/diffuser – 10x10x0.25" mild steel plate
Fire basket & diffuser in their native environment
U-bakem biscuits – the natural enemy of burning coals
Ritual of sacrifice
It's a little warmer on the west side. (Photo taken facing...