DIY Ugly Drum Smoker - Fire Door

A few years ago, I built this Ugly Drum Smoker (UDS), and it’s been my go-to for grilling and smoking meats ever since.

I absolutely love it.

In this video, I'm upgrading it with a fire access door. Over the past year, this addition has proven incredibly valuable.

The primary advantage is, of course, better fire access. However, an often overlooked benefit is the ease of cleaning the lower part of the drum with this new access point.

Check out the Amazon affiliate links below for most of the materials I used in this build. Purchasing through these links helps support my channel, as I earn a commission from Amazon.

Products from this build:
Charcoal basket https://amzn.to/3xO9lVF
Hinges https://amzn.to/4cKDnbC
Latches https://amzn.to/4eNmjDN
Baking sheets https://amzn.to/4bEmIpq
Wire brush drill bits https://amzn.to/3XLXWQP

Products from the original build:
Draft door https://amzn.to/3M36cG7
Weber grill grate https://amzn.to/3KiOZY9
Weber charcoal grate https://amzn.to/3JPsQzb
L brackets (for the grates) https://amzn.to/3JSJL3U
Stainless steel hardware pack https://amzn.to/3lPOgUJ
Cheap thermometer https://amzn.to/3JKQ9tS
Rotisserie attachment https://amzn.to/3zeWGbj

Other cool BBQ I use
Flat top Griddle Grate from LavaLock https://amzn.to/3VJzrkA
Propane Torch (searing, and coal starting) https://amzn.to/3VTGJSY
Instant read thermometer https://amzn.to/3zdmS62
Weber charcoal baskets https://amzn.to/3LVm3Xi
Weber charcoal chimney https://amzn.to/42S8kq7
Butcher paper https://amzn.to/40pvVga
Butchers twine https://amzn.to/3ZnzYbQ
Gasket smoker seal https://amzn.to/42N4wGC
Fireproof grill mat (deck/patio protector) https://amzn.to/42R656s

#bbq #diy #uglydrumsmoker #55gallonbarrel #cooking #smokedmeats