Smokin’ Ugly Drum Smoker Kits | Complete DIY Drum Smoker 

What’s better than smoking meat? 

Smoking meat on an ugly drum smoker that you built. 

With Smokin’ Ugly drum smoker kits, you can do exactly that. 

These aren’t your papa’s DIY ugly drum smokers. 

Coming complete with a pre-drilled barrel and Smokin’ Ugly UDS parts & accessories – all American-made – you’ll have everything you need to take a ground-up approach to mastering the art of drum smoking meat and BBQ. 

Designed for meat smokers of all skill levels, Smokin’ Ugly Ugly Drum Smoker Kits:

  • Simplify the DIY approach to drum smoker building & meat smoking
  • Provide a safer user experience 
  • Let you get the most from your drum smoker for years to come 

Smokin’ Ugly Barrel for Smokers

Proudly made right here in America (like all our products & accessories) Smokin’ Ugly drum comes ready for you to get to work building your drum smoker. 

Wondering: “How do I build an ugly drum smoker?”

Made from 18 gauge carbon steel, our food-grade, 55-gallon drums (and their accompanying lids) are pre-drilled. That means you’ll never have to worry about missing the mark with your drill or adding an extra hole or two during your build. 

By simply following the installation for each component of your new smoker, you’ll be up and running in no time. In fact, the only big decision you’ll need to make is what color high-temperature paint you’ll use on your new smoker. 

Choose the Best UDS Smoker Kit for You: 3 Options 

No two drum smokers are the same, nor are the cooks using them. To meet all future Smokin’ Ugly masters where they are, we have three options to choose from:

  • The Basic Ugly Drum Smoker Kit

    The drum smoker kit that gets you going and into the world of meat smoking comfortably. In addition to a barrel, the Basic Ugly Kit includes a Smokin’ Ugly: 

    • Hinge kit
    • Latch handle kit
    • Exhaust and inlet vent kit
    • Utensil holder
    • Grill grate 
    • Charcoal chute 
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  • The Completely Ugly Drum Smoker Kit

    The next step up, this kit provides users with a little more as they head deeper into the world of ugly drum smoking. You’ll have everything you need to create a UDS that’s fully outfitted for smoking meats. Hinge kit

    • Latch handle kit
    • Exhaust and inlet vent kit
    • Utensil holder
    • Grill grate 
    • Charcoal chute 
    • Wheel kit
    • Side shelf 
    • Water pan 
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  • The Extremely Ugly Drum Smoker Kit

    The premium-level solution for those looking to max out their Smokin’ Ugly drum smoker. 

    • Hinge kit
    • Latch handle kit
    • Exhaust and inlet vent kit
    • Utensil holder
    • Grill grate 
    • Charcoal chute 
    • Wheel kit
    • Side shelf 
    • Water pan 
    • Pizza oven kit
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Motion Control for Improved Meat Smoking

What sets Smokin’ Ugly Drum Smokers apart from other 55-gallon drum smoker kits? 

Motion control. 

Included in each Smokin’ Ugly UDS kit is our drum smoker hinge that boasts spring-assist technology. 

What does that mean for the user? 

The days of holding your smoker’s lid up while tending to your meat or worrying about it slamming down are over. 

The hinge’s multi-position spring adjustment accommodates a variety of lid weights and opens beyond 90° for full access to the smoker. Where you open the lid and set it is where it stays, keeping your hands free. It even lets you use your smoker’s lid as a large vent, of sorts, to control your meat’s heat and smoke exposure. 

The high-quality stainless steel hinge body is built to withstand extreme heat and the elements. What’s more, it features a built-in bottle opener so you can enjoy a cold drink while you cook.

Know Which Smokin’ Ugly Drum Smoker Kit You Want? 

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