This smoker is highly efficient. I've had it run for 18+ hours on one basket of coals - just to see how long it would burn. The biggest problem with a UDS is knowing how to pull back on the reigns - so to speak
Dude, you've come such a long way, lol. I've learned so much from you and a few others on RUclips that I'm now THE guy for BBQ in my circle of friends - kinda motivating me to see if I can do it for a little income. Can't say thank you enough for all the shared knowledge and encouragement
You can indeed use the strip magnet on the lower vents. Our first drum had black pipe, but the caps rusted on and wouldn't come off. Unfortunately, we didn't find out until the morning of a competition! So that night the black pipe was cut off of 2 of the 3 vents and replaced with magnets. Works like a charm ever since! Have fun!
This is nice. I've made 4 of them myself and love the way they cook as well. As a matter of fact, I had the exact same fire basket made for 2 of my units. Good video.
I feel like you should break this thing out if you still have it. I found this while looking up videos while smoking some brisket and pork shoulder on a Gateway drum today. Still kicking around buying an Outlaw patio stick burner in the future.
any videos of you doing a cook on it? I have a COS, and have been looking at getting into different types of smokers. Your videos are very informative and I am intrigued and might try and make one of these!
Hey Malcolm, I didn't know you built a UDS. Im currently building a mini UDS out of a 16 gallon drum. Im gonna use it for hanging though. I'll still be able to use grates
Love all your videos! I’m looking to build a UDS however I’m not the most talented builder of anything so I was wondering if you could provide a link for your instructions? Thx for all you do for the barbecue community!
Part of the point of drum Smokers is fat drips off the meat on the coals and adds to the smoke for more flavor a deflector plate would defeat the purpose you just have to get good at controlling your temperatures
@@kenny1492 - 0:30 he says exactly where he got the drum. Seemed to imply + from the look of it, it was bought new, so you wouldn't need to worry about making it safe for food. It's not like an old oil drum or something
Hello. I am in Memphis area as well and considering building USD. I was told that Drumco has special drums for smokers already cleaned out. Did you have to still burn yours out from Drumco?
I am in Memphis as well. I bought the pre-burned out drum from Drumco. They have two versions, one with a removable lid and one without. Make sure to get the one with the lid already cut and it will save you some trouble.
you should make a metal removable working table that slides into the handle three pieces of metal attatched to the drum edge closest to the drum so it bares the weight of the table so you can have a work station and its removable too.
So how often do you have to tent the fire? I have a drop box smoker and have to tend the fire every 2 hours or so i am trying to avoid this will this hold the heat well and if so how long
This smoker is highly efficient. I've had it run for 18+ hours on one basket of coals - just to see how long it would burn. The biggest problem with a UDS is knowing how to pull back on the reigns - so to speak
Dude, you've come such a long way, lol. I've learned so much from you and a few others on RUclips that I'm now THE guy for BBQ in my circle of friends - kinda motivating me to see if I can do it for a little income. Can't say thank you enough for all the shared knowledge and encouragement
Have you ever thought of putting a pellet grill hopper assembly on a UDS for the heating and temperature control. I did one and It worked out great
I would love to learn how you did this. Seems like that would be the best of designs smeered Into one!
You can indeed use the strip magnet on the lower vents. Our first drum had black pipe, but the caps rusted on and wouldn't come off. Unfortunately, we didn't find out until the morning of a competition! So that night the black pipe was cut off of 2 of the 3 vents and replaced with magnets. Works like a charm ever since! Have fun!
This is nice. I've made 4 of them myself and love the way they cook as well. As a matter of fact, I had the exact same fire basket made for 2 of my units. Good video.
I feel like you should break this thing out if you still have it. I found this while looking up videos while smoking some brisket and pork shoulder on a Gateway drum today. Still kicking around buying an Outlaw patio stick burner in the future.
Malcom,
What are your views on smoking in a food grade drum with a liner?
any videos of you doing a cook on it? I have a COS, and have been looking at getting into different types of smokers. Your videos are very informative and I am intrigued and might try and make one of these!
Hey Malcolm, I didn't know you built a UDS. Im currently building a mini UDS out of a 16 gallon drum. Im gonna use it for hanging though. I'll still be able to use grates
Possibly the most efficient smoker every built. Malcom, do you use them in comps?
Larry Porter Yep. I love it. I have 5 of them total - I take it with me to cook chicken on at contests. But I've seen guys cook all entries on them.
Old school Malcolm!!!!!!❤ it
Love all your videos! I’m looking to build a UDS however I’m not the most talented builder of anything so I was wondering if you could provide a link for your instructions? Thx for all you do for the barbecue community!
Do you remove the caps when cooking ?
Did u have to make the lid ur self ?
though that was 4 years ago since last published still it's so relevant. I will make one using this demo my friend. Again, thank you.
Malcolm my friend enjoy your videos tremendously. Do you find that the ugly drum smoker that you built works as well as the gateway that you have
After 4 years of watching Malcom, how did I jusy now come across this video??? Building a uds as we speak.
Hey Malcom. Do you have a video on smoking a brisket in this uds?
I bought my barrel and had a welder create my basket for $150.
You should revisit this diy proyect
No deflector played necessary between the heat source and the cooking grills? I feel like the direct heat will dry meat?
Part of the point of drum Smokers is fat drips off the meat on the coals and adds to the smoke for more flavor a deflector plate would defeat the purpose you just have to get good at controlling your temperatures
Curious to see if the magnet sheet will melt once the smoker is on.
No they will not . I use the magnets on my pit barrel cooker and they work great .
Hey did you burn the paint off and repaint with grill paint?
What did it cost to build the smoker. Do you have a link of the parts
Hey this video is 10 years old how’s the barrel doing for 10 years
I made this one for around $150 and it's a smoking machine....
Curious where you got the drum and how you made it safe for food. Thanks!
@@kenny1492 - 0:30 he says exactly where he got the drum. Seemed to imply + from the look of it, it was bought new, so you wouldn't need to worry about making it safe for food. It's not like an old oil drum or something
@@colejames423 How did I manage to miss that? Thanks!
Do you still use it?
Cool build! How is it doing now years later?
ruclips.net/video/kRe0WymG1Jk/видео.html
You have the plans for this build?
Hello. I am in Memphis area as well and considering building USD. I was told that Drumco has special drums for smokers already cleaned out. Did you have to still burn yours out from Drumco?
I am in Memphis as well. I bought the pre-burned out drum from Drumco. They have two versions, one with a removable lid and one without. Make sure to get the one with the lid already cut and it will save you some trouble.
They use a drip pan or a water pan over the coals to help steam the meat, it helps to make the meat tender, Just though you may like this info CHEERS
That's so Irie awsome.Man!! Smokin smart not hard.Smoking high like the Tainos.Ya man!!😊"Lovin it Mon!"
Thanks.... now I have something esle to ad to my "to do" list... great video
Assuming I had a free barrel to use, how much money did you spend to build this?
Ok, this is gonna be my next quarantine project. Thankss
right on brother i watched 4 videos im like where the air holes and smoke control glad u did it right thank you so much
I plan on building one of these this upcoming spring!
How would you add more fuel to your fire? If needed during mid cook
with enough charcoal and it it burn at low temp, you don't need to do that.
its in the description of the video... I can't put URLs in these comments, but if you look directly below the video it's there.
Thanx for the informative video man, i gotta give this a shot.. that's a fine looking rig.
Where exactly do you get the plans to build this?
Just read the videos description. He provided a link to the detailed instructions.
what was the website for instructions on how to make the smoker?
Hopefully sometime in the last 9 years you figured out that there’s a link to the instructions in the video’s description. Lol
@@drdrew3 Link dont work =)
you should make a metal removable working table that slides into the handle three pieces of metal attatched to the drum edge closest to the drum so it bares the weight of the table so you can have a work station and its removable too.
So how often do you have to tent the fire? I have a drop box smoker and have to tend the fire every 2 hours or so i am trying to avoid this will this hold the heat well and if so how long
Damn, that's awesome. Looks PRO.
Going OG on these videos
would this be good for cold smoking trout?
Probably not. The smoke would be too hot, so you would need some kind of offset heat source and mechanism to cool it.
how did the magnet hold up to the heat/soot build up?
Michael Tharp It lasts for a while. Did pretty good, but eventually it gets weathered and has to be replaced.
Love the videos!!! Thanks for the inspiration!
That is SO ugly that it's great! After my current smoker rusts away I'll have to make an UDS!
About time I got a relpy! ;)
Cool setup!
The answer is in the info..
I know what I'm making this summer!
can you smoke a turkey in a UDS and if yes how
Cut the spine out and lay if flat. Cook both sides evenly. Enjoy!
Cool Informational Video..
That magnet will melt the first time you use it.🤣🤣🤣
Camryn Plaza
McCullough Mountain
sucks you deleted the directions on your website not here
genius
April Terrace
strip magnets will work only until the heat destroys the magnetism or melts the rubber or both.
The magnets are cheap and easily replaced. It’s not the problem you suggest
Reginald Road
Probably cheaper to just buy one
why are people so stingy with likes?
7749 Eleonore Common
91096 Terrence Skyway