For the past year I’ve read a number of forum posts and blog posts from many people that use BBQ Smokers, one particular topic stood out, building their own smoker. Although I’ve been very happy with the side box smoker that I purchased over a year ago, I’ve wanted to go to the next level… And that next level is building my own Ugly Drum Smoker, or UDS for short. I started with a brand new unlined 55 gallon drum and followed the steps and directions that seemed to fit my needs the most. I haven’t actually smoked with it yet but I wanted to introduce you all to my new smoker. It still needs to be burned out, wire brushed, and painted on the outside, but for the most part it’s ready for smoking!
I was very fortunate to have a neighbor that has a friend that welds, I promised both of them a fair share of the first meat I smoke for their help! I think that is a fair trade. Have you ever made your own grill or smoker? How did you do it?
