Last time, we discussed the 55 gallon drum itself and some sources to buy one to build your Ugly Drum Smoker, or UDS. Finding a suitable drum takes some thought and perhaps a bit of driving around.

While using a grill is the most popular method of cooking outside, connoisseurs of slow-cooked meat will tell you that a smoker is the way to go. You don't have to buy another outdoor appliance to ...

[Joel] wanted to use his newly acquired welding skills to make something useful. With tasty flesh in mind he put together this meat smoker. What resulted is incredible, but the fact that he then gave ...

Drum smokers are versatile—but only if you know how to set them up right. In this video, I’ll show you how to configure your drum smoker for different cooking styles, including low-and-slow smoking, ...

Sure, you could build a gorgeous smoker from a 55-gallon drum or a whiskey barrel. But if your DIY project tend to skew more toward simple materials you've already got in your garage, then here's the ...