tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post5215273598078709692..comments2024-03-08T23:01:02.107-06:00Comments on Cowgirl's Country Life: My UDS so far...cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comBlogger217125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-90051512133971552412012-08-12T23:41:48.065-05:002012-08-12T23:41:48.065-05:00Hey Erik, my slaw uses chipotles in adobo and lime...Hey Erik, my slaw uses chipotles in adobo and lime too! :)<br /><br />Sounds like you're getting hammered by the heat too. Hope you get a break soon. <br /><br />Good luck with your search for new stuff to cook. Hope you give cod a try too. :)<br /><br />Thanks Erik! :)cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-20142251229514791732012-08-12T14:28:26.709-05:002012-08-12T14:28:26.709-05:00My weekend would be better if it wasn't 110 de...My weekend would be better if it wasn't 110 degrees here in Southern California. Friend of mine lives in Vegas and it was actually cooler there a couple of days ago. Something is wrong with the world when the heat in Vegas is less than So Cal lol.<br /><br />I will definitely try cod. I already have a chipotle slaw recipe that I like with adobo chilis and a little lime. Never been a big Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753088534691923375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-38092554149230398292012-08-12T13:08:50.960-05:002012-08-12T13:08:50.960-05:00Great to hear Erik, and your welcome. :)
The thick...Great to hear Erik, and your welcome. :)<br />The thickness and size of the fish make a difference. I just watch for moisture to form on the top of the fish, also do a fork test to see if the thickest part flakes.<br /><br />I really like cod. It's kind of expensive sometimes but it's great on the smoker. I make fish tacos with it and top them with chipotle slaw. (the recipe is here cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-6733812547873323452012-08-12T01:50:25.244-05:002012-08-12T01:50:25.244-05:00That actually does answer my question, thank you s...That actually does answer my question, thank you so much! I was worried that the smell of fish would stick to the drum and put a weird smell or taste in the meat I cook afterwards. I mainly want to cook salmon, so I will be using foil. About how long should I let it cook for? I usually run my drum at 215.<br /><br />Also, what other fish would you recommend? I enjoy breaded fried tilapia, Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753088534691923375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-26515038288861444052012-08-11T21:57:59.407-05:002012-08-11T21:57:59.407-05:00Hi Erik! Nice to see you again. :)
I do smoke fish...Hi Erik! Nice to see you again. :)<br />I do smoke fish in the drum. If it is "skin on" fish I just rub it with olive oil and season then lay it skin side down directly on the cooking grate.<br />If the fish is skinless, I like to oil, season and place it on a piece of foil or a cedar plank. (in case it flakes and falls through to the bottom of the drum).<br /> I've had no problem cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-61759714540828833962012-08-11T16:12:12.269-05:002012-08-11T16:12:12.269-05:00I wrote here before but wanted to once again thank...I wrote here before but wanted to once again thank you for giving me so many ideas on how to build my own drum smoker. I had a quick question. I want to smoke some salmon in my smoker, but I am worried it will leave a fishy smell/taste on future meats. Have you smoked fish in your smoker, and if so, did it affect the taste or smell of meat you cooked later??Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753088534691923375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-70555122956999272702012-05-24T12:53:33.101-05:002012-05-24T12:53:33.101-05:00Hi Sabrina! I hope you build one of these, they re...Hi Sabrina! I hope you build one of these, they really are handy to have and they almost watch themselves. <br />The thermometer I used came with a washer and nut for the inside...so I just drilled a hole in the drum, inserted the thermometer, placed the washer on and tightened it with the nut. It was an inexpensive thermometer, probably under $10..<br />When I "fired" the barrel. I cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-9861334687232152852012-05-23T00:19:57.843-05:002012-05-23T00:19:57.843-05:00I am the definition of a "newbie" when i...I am the definition of a "newbie" when it comes to smoking. I was raised on Long Island and had NO CLUE what REAL BBQ was until I moved to NC a few years ago. I can't believe what I've been missing out on! <br /><br />I came across your site and after looking at the directions, along with the reviews, I think I'm ready to try it. I have already located someone on Craigslist Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16287356389527722036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-77624890926949546062012-05-20T19:07:06.978-05:002012-05-20T19:07:06.978-05:00Thank you Oklahoma Dave! I have used the heck out ...Thank you Oklahoma Dave! I have used the heck out of the drum, still love it. :)cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-88199700575585661862012-05-18T19:41:20.792-05:002012-05-18T19:41:20.792-05:00Wow!
That's really cool.
Great job!Wow!<br />That's really cool.<br />Great job!OklahomaDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09613135867864559836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-53402351637733722032012-04-03T21:19:31.228-05:002012-04-03T21:19:31.228-05:00Hi Johan! It's nice to meet you. :)
So glad y...Hi Johan! It's nice to meet you. :) <br />So glad you like your smoker, I would love to see pics of it.<br />On the right side of my site, below my "about me or profile"...there is a link to contact me.<br />I would love to see how you made the air intake on yours.<br />Thanks Johan...and thanks so much for stopping by my blog. :)cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-8180535471046368552012-04-03T14:06:14.435-05:002012-04-03T14:06:14.435-05:00Hi Cowgirl,
Thanks for a fantastic site! :) I mad...Hi Cowgirl,<br /><br />Thanks for a fantastic site! :) I made one of these smokers today and is soooooooooo happy with the end result. Thanx a stack! I'm sure this is the first of your design in South Africa.<br /><br />I did come up with a completely different design to regulate the airflow from the bottom. I'll send some pics if I can figure out where to send them to ;)<br /><br />Johan van Niekerkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13460048069591655445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-58126129577306717652012-03-05T14:19:11.275-06:002012-03-05T14:19:11.275-06:00Thank you Fumo Santo, I appreciate you stopping by...Thank you Fumo Santo, I appreciate you stopping by my blog. <br /><br />Was this a full packer brisket or a flat? It sounds like it did cook fast at that temp. <br />If it happens again, I'd go ahead and wrap the brisket in foil at 180 and let it rest inside of an ice chest for a couple of hours. The brisket will continue cooking and the temp should raise close to 200F.<br />I've not cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-34481686900124771702012-03-05T11:04:51.951-06:002012-03-05T11:04:51.951-06:00Hey Cowgirl,
Firstly, I love reading all the post...Hey Cowgirl,<br /><br />Firstly, I love reading all the posts on your site. You have a great list of folks asking some excellent questions, and your UDS is one of the coolest I've seen.<br /><br />With that, I just completed work on mine, took it for a test run without any food in it to season it (held at 225 for 18+ hours), and I had just cooked up my first brisket yesterday with some Fumo Santohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891060895820784365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-36204115656922379902011-11-21T15:55:28.151-06:002011-11-21T15:55:28.151-06:00Hi Craig,
I like to use regular charcoal briquets....Hi Craig,<br />I like to use regular charcoal briquets. Then use flavoring wood chips on top.<br />Turkeys will not take that long to smoke...not like a pork butt or brisket. You might be able to use your wood to make hot coals and hope they last long enough for the bird.<br /><br />I prefer to butterfly or spatchcock turkeys to lay flat. Also the largest birds I smoke are 12-lbs... if I need cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-50557868228794042582011-11-19T23:55:09.777-06:002011-11-19T23:55:09.777-06:00What kind of coals do you use? Have you used wood...What kind of coals do you use? Have you used wood before? If so, what type? I got charcoal and hickory wood chunks. I am going to smoke our turkey for Thanksgiving. Any advice?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-52883035300811691732011-11-18T22:43:11.490-06:002011-11-18T22:43:11.490-06:00Hi Craig,
There is no water bowl in the drum, one ...Hi Craig,<br />There is no water bowl in the drum, one of the so called features of the drum is the flavor you get when the fat drips down onto the hot coals.<br />I've never had to add more coals during a cook. When you fill the coal basket completely or at least with 5 to 8 pounds of coal, they will last for hours. You can get a good 15 hr or more cook out of one basketfull. When you are cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-75810027641129387512011-11-18T14:51:56.395-06:002011-11-18T14:51:56.395-06:00What type of thermometer did you buy? How much w...What type of thermometer did you buy? How much was it? Where did you get your metal grate for the charcoal to sit on?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-11857326461824869032011-11-18T14:50:34.127-06:002011-11-18T14:50:34.127-06:00Do you use water to smoke? I am building mine tod...Do you use water to smoke? I am building mine today and have used a water bowl before...just curious? How do you add wood or charcoal once you have it going?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-2881870503252276622011-09-26T16:42:37.509-05:002011-09-26T16:42:37.509-05:00Thank you Billco! Nice to meet you. :)
I've ta...Thank you Billco! Nice to meet you. :)<br />I've talked to several talented smokers in your area. It's nice to see that people from all over the world love BBQ as much as I do. :)<br /><br />I use no water pan or drip pan. The fat drips down on the hot coals and pretty much vaporizes. I've used this drum heavily for the last few years and have not had one flair up.<br />That's cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-42641049715865122011-09-26T16:24:59.761-05:002011-09-26T16:24:59.761-05:00Hey Cowgirl Great Great site. I do competition co...Hey Cowgirl Great Great site. I do competition cooking out of NYC (Yes there are a few of us city boys that understand what real BBQ is). 1 question- no H2O pan? Do you have any flair up problems?Billconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-66973017391293897172011-08-08T20:36:51.637-05:002011-08-08T20:36:51.637-05:00Yes Mary 1" holes work fine for both. I think...Yes Mary 1" holes work fine for both. I think I emailed you earlier today. Good luck with the build! :)cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-90196380137005927022011-08-07T10:42:23.436-05:002011-08-07T10:42:23.436-05:00Love this smoker and am attempting it...but before...Love this smoker and am attempting it...but before I drill. Air intake holes on bottom are drilled with 1" metal hole cutter? Same for holes on the lid? Thanks so much.maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137820007839055376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-42534873334076450942011-08-05T09:51:13.624-05:002011-08-05T09:51:13.624-05:00lol Thanks Anonymous, Great job on your smoker! I ...lol Thanks Anonymous, Great job on your smoker! I like the reverse flow feature too. My horizontal wood burner just has the regular side fire box and I have to rotate food sometimes. Your set up looks great. You do nice work. :)<br />Thanks!cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-11769626408353827622011-08-05T07:48:40.645-05:002011-08-05T07:48:40.645-05:00Ha! Google The Wild Pig SmokerHa! Google The Wild Pig SmokerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com