Aussiedistiller, Home Distilling, Moonshine, Home Brew

this is my ugly drum smoker. easy to build,easy to use

Good job mate,semilar to the WSM and about one 5th the price ;)

Hi bundy
You using a gas burner on your UDS, what size is it? Cause when I used a 2 ring burner on mine it got way to hot even with all the vents open(4x25mm holes in base webber lid with 4 extra holes)but with heatbeads it is good for roasting and smoking I can get it down to 65/70 c.

what sort of drum is the UDS ?

Hi folks. first i use a 2 ring gas burner when up to temp and starting to smoke i turn out side ring off and inner ring to low.hold temp ok.
steel44gal drum that had orange juice in,don't try to use gal.drum it will let of some kind of gas.trust me i tried one had to leave back yard fumes were so strong.

What temps are you cooking at,cause I like low temp for longer time. With the smaller burner what temp does it keep it at ?. My drum had a low grade irritant use in skin care industry but this was in a plastic liner inside, pull that out, nice clean drum.

Looks good, I got another keg yesterday which would make a good smoker I suppose, might have to call in for a visit in a few weeks Bundy and get a few tips off you.

temp for whole chicken 107c to 110c for approximately 1 hour per kg is about right.i wrap wood chips in foil with a few holes in same as toasting oak, lasts longer. never tried chicken pieces like 5Star but I'm going to give it a go.

hi spud any time your in town give me a bell your welcome.