Maiden Voyage on my UDS

Beertooth · Posted: Jul 04 2010 Post subject: Maiden Voyage on my UDS

I finally got my UDS (90%) finished, so I pulled out a chuck roast a few days ago to take it for a test run.

The victim

The seasoning

Rubbed & ready

Bringing it up to temp (still gotta paint the lid)

Settling in nicely

Into the drum!

Watching the thin blue

I'll have a few more pics when it's done!

I'm loving the UDS so far! Holds temp nice & steady. It is going to get a good workout this summer! Very Happy

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Camp Chef Pro90 Stove w/ Griddle
1985 22" Weber Kettle
CharGriller
18.5" WSM (Stoked)
22.5" WSM
85 Gallon UDS
Weber Smokey Joe/Mini WSM
Cast Iron Cookware
24" Disc Cooker
Masterbuilt 40" Electric
Char-Griller Akorn

Beertooth · Posted: Jul 04 2010 Post subject:

Here it is at about 3hrs. Its is 145-150 internal. I have been keeping the UDS temp around 250ish.

I decided to double foil it at 150 internal, put it back on for a few minutes, then take it off to rest for 30 min. or so.

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Camp Chef Pro90 Stove w/ Griddle
1985 22" Weber Kettle
CharGriller
18.5" WSM (Stoked)
22.5" WSM
85 Gallon UDS
Weber Smokey Joe/Mini WSM
Cast Iron Cookware
24" Disc Cooker
Masterbuilt 40" Electric
Char-Griller Akorn

borncrazy · Posted: Jul 04 2010 Post subject:

looks great!
Any sliced pics?

Mrs. K.A.M. · Posted: Jul 04 2010 Post subject:

One of my favorite things to smoke is a chuck roast.
I usually get boneless but after seeing yours I'm going
to get a bone-in. It looks delicious. Very Happy

Do you have any pics of it pulled or sliced?
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Beertooth · Posted: Jul 04 2010 Post subject:

I sure do!

Originally I was going to pull it, but it didn't want to be pulled. So I sliced & chopped it. Holy cow ( Smile

) was it tasty!!!

I pulled it off about 6:30pm & let it rest a good half hour.

Mmm!!!

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Camp Chef Pro90 Stove w/ Griddle
1985 22" Weber Kettle
CharGriller
18.5" WSM (Stoked)
22.5" WSM
85 Gallon UDS
Weber Smokey Joe/Mini WSM
Cast Iron Cookware
24" Disc Cooker
Masterbuilt 40" Electric
Char-Griller Akorn

BluzQue · Posted: Jul 04 2010 Post subject:

Mighty Fine Cook with your UDS Beertooth!

Cool

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Beertooth · Posted: Jul 04 2010 Post subject:

Brinnie · Posted: Jul 05 2010 Post subject:

Robert, That is an Awesome job on the U.D.S. and the Chuck Roast Very Happy

Great Job Mate ! Cool

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Beertooth · Posted: Jul 05 2010 Post subject:

cityevader · Posted: Jul 05 2010 Post subject:

Just curious...why is your cooking grate so low?
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Beertooth · Posted: Jul 05 2010 Post subject:

cityevader · Posted: Jul 06 2010 Post subject:

Actually, I guess it isn't so low as I first thought, considering the flat lid, but it almost seems you could fit a whole turkey in there. Perhaps another row of bolts close to the top to give option for for thinner meat?

How far from grate to actual coals? Seems like about a foot? How tall is your basket?

But the end result of taste is what truly counts, regardless of setup.
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Beertooth · Posted: Jul 06 2010 Post subject:

From the cooking grate to the bottom of the charcoal basket is 24" exactly. The basket itself is 13.5" x 15" & almost 10" deep. I didn't need it that deep, but the expanded metal was scrap at work & I was getting paid while I built it. Very Happy

It might be a little big, but it works good.

As far as grate to actual coals? I did a five hour+ cook & had 2 or three layers of briquette's in the bottom. So actual coals to grate was probably 20ish?

edit: Also from the current cooking grate to the lid is 7.5", so I could probably add a second grate for ABT's & still get the drum lid on. Smile

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Camp Chef Pro90 Stove w/ Griddle
1985 22" Weber Kettle
CharGriller
18.5" WSM (Stoked)
22.5" WSM
85 Gallon UDS
Weber Smokey Joe/Mini WSM
Cast Iron Cookware
24" Disc Cooker
Masterbuilt 40" Electric
Char-Griller Akorn

cityevader · Posted: Jul 06 2010 Post subject:

I guess I'm just used to my big ol' dome lid and grate up high!

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jeepdad · Posted: Jul 06 2010 Post subject:

Robert, nice lookin build and great lookin chow. I hope all is well.

--Dan

k.a.m. · Posted: Jul 07 2010 Post subject:

Robert, that my Friend is an awesome looking chuckie. Very Happy

I love the ring you produced and it looks super moist. You definitely have your new cooker dialed in. Nicely done my man. Very Happy

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rodneymeatsnsweets · Posted: Jul 07 2010 Post subject:

Smoked Bone In Beef Chuckie...don't get much better than that. Very Happy

Beertooth · Posted: Jul 07 2010 Post subject:

Dan - Thanks!

Kevin - Thanks! I always forget how good a smoked chuckie is. Smile

rodneymeatsnsweets - I agree! Very Happy

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Camp Chef Pro90 Stove w/ Griddle
1985 22" Weber Kettle
CharGriller
18.5" WSM (Stoked)
22.5" WSM
85 Gallon UDS
Weber Smokey Joe/Mini WSM
Cast Iron Cookware
24" Disc Cooker
Masterbuilt 40" Electric
Char-Griller Akorn

SoEzzy · Posted: Jul 08 2010 Post subject:

If you want it to "pull" you'll need to be above 190 - 195, I've never had any luck below that sort of temperature to be able to pull them. Wink

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