I built a UDS and it turned out pretty well. It will hold temps 225-250 no problem. The issue is at these temps my wood chunks won’t produce smoke. If I increase air flow the fire gets too hot. I’m using Jealous Devil XL lump charcoal. Anyone else have this issue? TIA.
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I’ve never had that problem, but…….Are you putting one of them on hot coals to begin with? I always let the first chunk start burning and smoking a little first, then close the vents to where I want them……Whether on my ex-Bronco or my kettle. -
I don't use a UDS, but in my kamado, I bury the wood chunks in the pile of charcoal, so that they burn at random times throughout the cook. I light the fire at the center of the basket.Comment
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How does the end product taste? Does it have the smoke profile you want or is it lacking? I haven't used lump very often as I didn't like the up and down temp nature as a large piece would start followed by a smaller piece. However, while I don't recall it producing a lot of visible smoke, I thought the taste and smoke profile was very good.Comment
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