UDS First Cook

[EggliciousQ]

Today I finally had time to try out my UDS. I put on some loin back ribs, rubbed with Mean Deans. The drum held temps well, it took longer than I thought to get there and I had plenty of lump left after five hours. The ribs turned out great, some of the best I have done!! Attached are some pics of the drum and finished product.

 

[Norcoredneck]

Any reason you put charcoal in ring instead of a pile?

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

Any reason you put charcoal in ring instead of a pile?

What he said. To not use as much? Light one side and the burn travels around the ring like the baskets with baffles? Inquiring minds want to know.

Nice lid.

 

[millsy]

The basket sure is rugged

 

[firecracker jack]

Nice lookin' cooker! Mine aint that purdy. I like your burn around the ring Idea...How much coal did you use in 5 hours?

 

[warren]

very nice looking uds

 

[EggliciousQ]

Any reason you put charcoal in ring instead of a pile?

The charcoal around the ring was just left over from my initial burn in the larger fire box, I was just to lazy to empty it out. I used the smaller fire box for the ribs, its 7 inches by 8 inches tall. I had about one third of it left after a fire hour cook.