DIY BBQ smoker - Ugly Drum Smoker - 55 gallon steel drum

CAUTION! EXPLOSIVE! CAUTION! EXPLOSIVE! CAUTION! EXPLOSIVE! Be sure to thoroughly purge any barrel of all liquids and fumes before cutting it. Barrels can EXPLODE if not purged before cutting. My barrel had been purged of all liquids and fumes before I bought it. Cool stuff I used in this build (Affiliate Links) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. * Draft door * Weber grill grate * Weber charcoal grate * L brackets (for the grates) * Pizza pan (fire basket bottom) * Stainless steel wire * Stainless steel hardware pack (you could probably spend less by buying exactly what you need from a hardware store) * Cheap thermometer * Rotisserie attachment Other cool BBQ stuff I use (Affiliate Links) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. * Instant read thermometer * Weber charcoal baskets * Weber charcoal chimney * Butcher paper * Butchers twine * Gasket smoker seal * Fire proof grill mat (deck/patio protector) This is how I built my Ugly Drum Smoker from a 55 gallon barrel. It was a super fun project. Ask me any questions in the comments! #bbq #diy #uglydrumsmoker #55gallonbarrel #cooking #smokedmeats