Ugly Drum Smoker

Here's a project I've been working on recently: Ugly Drum Smoker or UDS. The title holds no mystery; it's simply a meat smoker made out of a 55 Gal Steel Drum/Barrel and some Weber parts. I stumbled upon it when I searched for cheap homemade smokers. Like most smokers, it utilizes air movement for it's temperature control. 3 or 4 intake holes 3" from the bottom of the drum regulate intake and the exhaust on Weber lid will do fine for exhaust.

Here's a not-so-Ugly version...

Intro

I love BBQ. Everything from BBQ ribs to broiled steak. Possibilities are endless! Shoot, throw some vegetables, nuts or fruit on the grill if you're silly and don't like meat! Only kidding... sorta. Not eating meat is just plain weird. However, I'm not here to judge what you throw on your fire. In fact, I'd love to know what, where, when and how you do it! (Notice I left out 'who')

I've started this mainly as a BBQ hub. I'm sure I'll be a grammatical dumpster fire and off topic quite frequently but one thing's for certain... I LOVE BBQ. If you do too then we're like 2 peas in a pod--errr, 2 racks of ribs smoking in a Weber. Mmmmmmm. Recipes, ideas, grills/smokers, projects, do's & don'ts

If you don't think BBQ'n is awesome, then you need awesome lessons.

Well... here we go

First blog, first post... don't hate. Simply let this image marinate on your brain for a few...