Let's Talk BBQ
Outdoor Cooking Equipment => Grills & Smokers => Charcoal Smokers => Topic started by: smokeasaurus on April 30, 2015, 11:41:42 PM
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Back in 2006, after figuring out my Charbroil Silver Smoker offset, I went searching for a dedicated smoker. I stumbled upon Big Drum Smokers by Rocky Richmond in North Carolina. It was a 75 gallon beauty with -2- 26" cooking grates. The old fashioned Grand-Pappy pit flavor from the juices and seasonings falling on the lit coals 3 feet underneath had me hooked. Also the fact that once you got to your temp, the drum would hold the temp all day long.
I used that drum for all my outdoor cooking. I would leave the lid off to grill ( lost a beard when doing frozen burger patties once :( ), you name it I cooked on it.
Then one evening in early 2009, my parents and kids said they were tired of the flavor of my Que. So I tried water pans in it. I tried deflectors. I tried using no wood. Tried using lump. They weren't budging. I reluctantly sold it to a buddy on the Big Drum Smoker forum that used it to cook chicken at his parents Mexican restaurant. Then the odyssey began of using different pits. Then the parents financial problems popped up and most of you know that story.
A couple of weeks ago I was telling Wendy about that drum I had and the unbelievable results I got from it. She said to get one. Gosh I love her :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Well, BDS is out of business and I started the search and ordered a SS barrel from Tennessee and got the BPS, EDS kit and here we go:
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Got some coals fired up, what I like is there is a setting in the drum to raise the basket for grilling
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Tossed on some Rib-Eyes with Sweet Lou's Roast Rub
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This drum is gonna be used a bunch, gonna bring Smoochy out to see it tomorrow
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WOW - good for you! Here is a link to my favorite blogger and her drum. I am sure you are going to have a blast with this!
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And HERE is the actual link ---- ooops.... ;) :D :D
http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-big-poppa-smokers-engineered.html
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Dang Smoke that is a honey Drum!!! The rib eyes look delicious!!! I wish I was younger and would have one of those or a PBC! Don
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And HERE is the actual link ---- ooops.... ;) :D :D
http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-big-poppa-smokers-engineered.html
A great site and that gal turns out some good grub!!! Don
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And HERE is the actual link ---- ooops.... ;) :D :D
http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-big-poppa-smokers-engineered.html
A great site and that gal turns out some good grub!!! Don
Don, she's kinda like you, but a lot cuter! ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
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OMG ::)
You'll know I like to build cookers 8)
I've built a 55 Gal drum before , it's a great cooker , I gave away :(
I'm so envious!
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It IS purty!
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And HERE is the actual link ---- ooops.... ;) :D :D
http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-big-poppa-smokers-engineered.html
A great site and that gal turns out some good grub!!! Don
Don, she's kinda like you, but a lot cuter! ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
Well I used to be cuter before I got OLD!!! ::) If anyone has not checked out her site they should, that gal can do anything, butcher, cure and smoke meat, build her own smokehouse and cook on a many cookers, besides being cuter than me!!! Don
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Good looking drum!
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Great looking drum Smoke!
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I've had my eye on that SS drum for a long time. Excellent choice.
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I have the same kit from BPS sitting in my garage, been there a couple years now. I really need to get a drum and get on building it!
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Nice stainless drum Smoke... She sure is purdy!
And don't overcook my steal please ;)
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The Smoke has a new toy! Congrats
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That's a beauty for sure Smoke! It's ok to be shiny on the outside but get this badboy dirty on the inside! 8)
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After the steak cook, I tossed some live oak splits on the coals and lowered the basket. Of course I laid my knee against the drum and burned the heck out of my knee cap (nice to be married to a nurse).
The inside of the drum is all glazed up. Today will be fire management. Saturday: ribs Sunday: Wagyu/Kobe Brisket :P :P :P :P
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Thanks for the link D-Holly. She is on the BPS drum smoking forum......which, truth be told, I joined to post my drum adventures only.
Now there is one last rig to add to my arsenal before I hang up the checkbook (or Wendy hangs me), it won't happen till the end of the year though........it will be a fitting way to say good-bye to all the cooker web-sites 8)
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Thanks for the link D-Holly. She is on the BPS drum smoking forum......which, truth be told, I joined to post my drum adventures only.
Now there is one last rig to add to my arsenal before I hang up the checkbook (or Wendy hangs me), it won't happen till the end of the year though........it will be a fitting way to say good-bye to all the cooker web-sites 8)
Are you going to tell us - or do we have to wait? :( :( :(
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We must all wait like The Smoke
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;D ;D ;D
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Great look drum and steak!!!