Building The Big Ugly Drum Smoker & The Art Apr 2026

The vertical orientation ensures even heat and deep smoke penetration. If you'd like to start building, tell me: Do you already have a drum , or are you looking for one ? What is your budget for tools and hardware?

A steel grate or expanded metal cage to hold charcoal. BUILDING THE BIG UGLY DRUM SMOKER & the art

Measure 7 inches down from the top. Bolt four stainless steel screws to hold the cooking grate. The vertical orientation ensures even heat and deep

The UDS is a vacuum-style cooker. You control the temperature entirely via the bottom intakes. Open all intakes. BUILDING THE BIG UGLY DRUM SMOKER & the art