Shuiend builds A dIy Drum Smoker (AIDS)
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So this past late winter I decided I wanted a smoker and to smoke a pork butt. I went out and bought a cheapass Brinkmann Smoke'N Grill Charcoal Smoker from Walmart to learn on. Before my first cook I had already watched several videos on mods to make it work better. I did a few different mods to the smoker while I actively used it. The smoker could never hold a consistent temp. I would also have to add coals every 2 hours or so.
I had read about the UDS online and talked to a few people who loved theirs. After some searching I found these directions on how to build one. At the end of June I started building one. Drum that I picked up from a local company, it cost me $48. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375033050 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375033050 First iteration of the smoker. My vents on the bottom were a tiny bit to high. So I added 2 more lower later one. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375033050 I did my first brisket with the UDS and it turned out decently. I learned that I can hold temp for about 6 hours on a load of charcoal and that the UDS tend to cook a bit fast. The night after the brisket I did pork tenderloin. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375033050 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375033050 I wanted a dome lid instead of the flat stock one. You can get a Weber 22.5" grill lid and they are said to fit perfectly. I could not find one so I got a cheap Walmart 22.5" grill. The lid did not fit perfectly, but I have a welder and time. So I went to town on creating a dome lid. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375033050 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375033050 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375033050 The cheap grill I bought came with hinges to hold the lid to the side. I figured I would try to get them to work with the top on the drum. They sort of work, not most stabled but not absolutely horrible. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375033050 https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375033050 The reason I want the dome is so that I can make 2 levels to cook on. Later this week I will go about adding a water pan, then putting the 2 grates on at proper height. After that I am planning on building a HeaterMeater to control temps with. For now I have it going at 225 degrees Fahrenheit with a rack of spare ribs smoking. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375033050 |
You want to ship me those hot side parts?
And maybe ship some meat too. That UDS looks baller. |
How many build threads do you have now? :giggle:
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:drool:
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what was in that drum before you got it?
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i keep opening this, thinking it says stroker....
i would love to build something like that. lol |
Originally Posted by y8s
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what was in that drum before you got it?
:eek4: So, what DOES benzene taste like? Or is it Xylene? :giggle: |
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Originally Posted by miata2fast
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:eek4: So, what DOES benzene taste like? Or is it Xylene? :giggle:
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Originally Posted by miata2fast
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How many build threads do you have now? :giggle:
Originally Posted by y8s
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what was in that drum before you got it?
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26 pounds of meat.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375921717 The logo on the smoker. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375921717 Loaded on the back of the car ready to go to VIR this weekend. https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1375921717 |
ok some observations:
1) dang dude you must be spending some hefty cash on meat recently. seems like you're smoking pork butt or something else every other day. you gon get fat lol 2) LOLOL on the turbokitty logo +props 3) sweet setup |
Originally Posted by shuiend
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Check FRT_Fun or Urbanshoot if you want to see people with more build threads then me.
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My cheapo modified Brinkmann is serving me relatively well, but your drum smoker is lusty.
Can you snap a pic of the interior if its finished? I'm curious on how you set up the grates and coals and such. What coals and wood are your faves? |
I am so used to thread titles being modified by the admins that I was expecting a car that smoked, not an actual smoker. Looks good.
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Originally Posted by 18psi
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1) you gon get fat lol
I can't wait to taste some of Lars' sweet, sweet butt next weekend. |
Originally Posted by viperormiata
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I can't wait to taste some of Lars' sweet, sweet butt next weekend. |
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