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    my first UDS drum (pics included)

    oh ok, i was just curious because i work with a mechanic who did body work for 20+ years and he told me that paint does not stick well to metal that has been exposed to high heat... something about the metal loosing the purities or something and that paint doesnt stick well... thanks
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    need help with my post on a different thread

    http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/115348/my-first-uds-drum-pics-included if you have any knoweledge on UDS smokers i could use the help... thanks
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    my first UDS drum (pics included)

    ok everybody this is my first UDS drum build... it was a refurbished drum that i got for 10 bucks from our purchasing department at my work... i used the plans from http://www.bbqbug.com/forums/general-bbq-grilling/832-our-uds-cooker-how-build-one-part-1-a.html  to a T... this is the original...
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    Cut brisket in two?

    its going to taste the same whether its cut in half or not...
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    question on slaughterhouse brine

    yea im gonna smoke it around 250-275 just to get through the 40-140 rule
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    question on slaughterhouse brine

    great.... thanks 
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    question on slaughterhouse brine

    http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/83932/turkey-brine ok after mixing together all the water, spices, etc, is it a good rule of thumb to boil it for a few minutes to let out the full flavor of all the spices? then let it cool to room temp and then pour over the turkey? this will be my first...
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    question on UDS build

    hey peeps, with my plans for my UDS, im wondering why i dont see alot of people putting in doors on the bottom so they can open a door to add more fuel or wood as necessary?  i want to do that and put in gasket used for fire places or stoves... and can someone post a link on lowes or home depots...
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    the myron mixon way of doing chicken?

    has anyone ever done chicken the way myron mixon does it with the cup cake pans? he trims them up all nice and uniform and then he cooks them in cup cake or muffin pans...
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    questions on smoker build

    ive thought about a uds, but i plan on doing a whole hog (about a 30-40 pounder) come february/march... is it possible to do a whole hog in a uds?  and what kind of plans would be best, to where i can utilize the most cooking space... but to answer your question, i was planning on doing an off...
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    questions on smoker build

    hey peeps, ive got a food grade 55 drum for 10 bucks today, but im having trouble finding a fire box... the guy i got the drum from has a ton of 20 gallon propane tanks like you would use for a gas grill... would that be sufficient enough for a side mount smoker?
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    need help with first pig roast (for a marine)

    oh yea there will be lots and lots of qview, from the pig to the sides... but its not going to be until february, because thats when he comes home
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    need help with first pig roast (for a marine)

    ok its that time of year again, my cousin who is in the marines was sent back to africa for another tour in djuboti... hes set to return in the beginning of february, and i got to talkin to him, and we want to do another bbq for his safe return... and ive done just about everything there is to...
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