55 Gallon Drum Smoker Project Bbq Revolution 55 gallon drum smoker project. by logan on june 6, 2010 no comment. construction overview: the first thing to do is buy 2 “food grade” drums. be careful not to buy drums that were used for toxic materials or trash. you need to burn these barrels for 6 hours minimum to sanitize them. i used all smoke wood when doing this. The uds is a true set it and forget it style of smoker built from a 55 gallon drum. it’s the same concept behind the pit barrel cooker, our winner for the "best smoker under $500". despite its raw appearance, for those who value function over form, the uds delivers. its efficient design produces exceptional bbq, and its vertical cooking.
55 Gallon Drum Smoker Project Bbq Revolution In this case, we are talking about a 55 gallon drum barrel that i converted into a drum smoker. this process took some time, and is a great project for the diy’ers and hobbyists out there. plus it saves you a little money and looks amazing. but the question that we all want answered is, why would i build a barrel smoker if i already have a bbq. Key takeaway. find a 55 gallon drum. drill holes for air intake and install valve. add a chimney to the top. place a charcoal basket at the bottom. place a grill grate at the top. “now, an ugly drum smoker, or uds for short, is a type of smoker that you can build yourself!”. Install the grate holder. drill holes at the appropriate heights inside the drum for the cooking grates. attach the grate holders securely. assemble the lid and exhaust. install the exhaust vent on the lid of the drum smoker. ensure the lid fits snugly on the drum. drum smoker lid handle. add the cooking grate. A uds (ugly drum smoker) is a homemade drum smoker used for smoking meat. a uds is made by converting a 55 gallon steel drum into a smoker using parts from a hardware store or by purchasing a uds kit. a drum smoker is a good choice because it is well insulated, sealing in heat and smoke while also preventing unwanted airflow.
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