Oklahoma Joe's (OKJ) Bronco | UDS | Ugly Drum Smoker | Ultimate Hacks, Mods, and Enhancements Guide

Loved my Oklahoma Joe's Bronco so much, that I got rid of my Weber kettle and my expensive pellet grills. I was able to achieve perfect low and slow brisket, ribs, and pork. And with some of the mods in this video, it can sear a steak as well as (if not better than) my Weber kettle grill.

A bunch of these are fairly universal and can be applied to any ugly drum smoker.

Tell me what you think. And if you have hacks or further improvements I didn't mention, please let me know in the comments. If you're interested in any of the items shown in this video, their links are listed below:

RTV silicone for gasket around the lid (forgot to mention it in the video): https://amzn.to/2ZnsnfT

Fire insulating bricks: https://amzn.to/2MsuVE2

Expanded metal sheet 24 x 24 (NOT galvanized):
Option 1: https://amzn.to/39gGiZV
Option 2: https://amzn.to/2rvORyQ

18 inch dome to direct ash into charcoal basket: https://amzn.to/2QhHkvY

Create more cooking space (to make jerky or just to have more grate space):
18 inch steamer racks: https://amzn.to/2ESMngV
15 inch steamer rack: https://amzn.to/2QgH2oY

Bread pan for lighting charcoal: Make sure you buy one without plastic or silicone: https://amzn.to/2SqlmJD

Automated temperature controller:
Cheap and effective (the one I use): https://amzn.to/2SroVzw
Top of the line with meat probes and wifi: https://amzn.to/2ZleEpZ

Wireless thermometer: Meater block: https://amzn.to/2Sqbyzy

Blow torch: https://amzn.to/2t1pp4y