Smoking

Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:01 am

I have a BBQ. I love it. The more I read, smoking the food seems fantastic. Am thinking about getting a smoker. Do not want to soend too much at first, as need to make sure that I really like it. I am going to Wpg today and am going to check out the Big Green Egg. Apparently it is at Prairie Fireplaces. Will see how it goes.

The Ugly Drum Smokers also look cool. Not very expensive to make either apparently. Just wish I had the tools, shop and talent to do this. LOL

Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:56 am

The other cooker to look for is the WSM--Weber Smoky Mountain. They are around $300 and probably the best cooker for $300 anywhere. They are ready to go right out of the box, as soon as you bolt the legs on, and produce a great product. Many competition teams use WSM's and only WSM's and they win.

Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 2:59 pm

Thanks. Stopped by Prairie Fireplace today. The Small Egg is 717$ and the large is 1099.00. Wow, expensive. The WSM is looking like a good option. Where would I find one of those in the Winnipeg area?

Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:25 pm

+ Home Depot has them thats where I got mine took 2 weeks to get it in. Wink

Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:02 pm

Hey Worf, I have two WSM's. One I ordered from Home Depot in St. James, and the second I ordered from Amazon.com and picked up in Neche North Dakota. It was free shipping. I also built my own Ugly Drum Smoker and it only cost me about $100.00.

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:17 am

My first UDS cost about 30.00 to build with a free drum.The second was even less. You don't need any special tools and welding is not a requirement. All mine are bolted or wired together.

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 6:55 pm

Can you do the same things with the UDS as you can with the WSM?

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 7:47 pm

I cook exactly the same on either the WSM or the drum. I like the drum for chicken a little better, seems to get a little hotter. Pork ribs are the same on both.

Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:23 pm

Is there anyone who makes and sells the UDS?

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:00 am

Yes there is in the USA. Google BDS or Big Drum Smokers. They are not cheap and I would imagine because of their size, that the shipping will be expensive as well. Cheaper to build your own and you can do it without any welding. All you will need is a drill and a couple of wrenches.

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 1:02 pm

I thought this was good

http://www.thepickledpig.com/forums/general-bbq-grilling/832-our-uds-cooker-how-build-one-part-1-a.html
Kevin

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 2:04 pm

Thanks for this. I have read it over, and it actually looks doable. I may try to make one in the near future.

Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:42 pm

Both the WSM and the drum smoker will hold temperature steady for hours and hours. If I was just starting out I'd go with the drum... Cheap and easy.
different flavour from the drum too - you get some extra flavour from the fat & drippings landing right on the fire.

Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:38 pm

Worf get a drum and if you need help bring it over here and we will build it I have all the equ. Wink

Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 4:55 pm

Wow .... that is a fantastic offer Barry. Thanks a lot. I will probably take you up on that offer.

I have sent out a few e-mails in search of a 45 gallon drum that is food grade. An waiting for replies.

Again .. .Thanks