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Author:  trentski [ Jan 5th, '08, 13:59 ]
Post subject:  Cheap smoker
Hi all,

I came across this link which shows how to use a metal rubbish bin as a smoker.

It is an American site so take that into consideration when looking at costs and cooking temps.

http://www.cruftbox.com/cruft/docs/elecsmoker.html

You could use any heat source to make the smoke from methylated spirits in a dish to say 4 heat beads in a dish or a little gas cooker like you get at the supermarket for $20.

By making a door in the side of the bin you could adjust the temp or add new chips without taking the top off and moving the meat/fish etc.

SOmeone build one and I'll come and check your results :wink:

I got some hickory from Aldi the other day for about $7 which I use in my Weber charcoal go anywhere 8)
Author:  King Erik the 14th [ Jan 5th, '08, 16:17 ]
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I saw this recently and thought it was a great idea, and pretty easy too. It will be a project for later in the year.
Author:  veggie boy [ Jan 5th, '08, 16:52 ]
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This is a great, cheap and easy way to make a smoker. I reckon that I would give the trash can a good burn first to get rid of any nasties that might gas off from the gal coating and then oil it and burn again to make a protective layer. What do you guys think - would you be concerned at all about the gal?
Author:  DownRiverDan [ Jan 5th, '08, 20:15 ]
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I would not worry about the gal the smoke will produce a thick layer of protection in short order.

I built my wood fired smoker out of the old gas fired furnace from my house after I replaced it with an energy efficient one. The first step in that project was to remove all the gaskets that were made from asbestos. Very carefully removed those nasties. Then I robbed some racks from some old ovens and installed them. Fashioned a door, and water/drip pan (the above plans did not have but it is necessary to keep moisture in your meat) Built a concrete block pit beside the air return opening. And it worked somewhat ok, I was not getting enough heat however. So I dug a larger pit where the blocks were. It is big so I don't use it but maybe 4 times a year. Can smoke around 8 turkeys at a time. I use apple and cherry wood from a friends orchard they always have some available. Hickory is abundant here also so plenty of fuel on hand.
Love to smoke my meat
Author:  himzol [ Jan 6th, '08, 04:09 ]
Post subject:  Re: Cheap smoker
Thanks for the link trentski,

I'm going to be looking at doing something about a smoker this winter, However I want see if I can go down the line of the cold smoker.. It apparently takes a bit longer but the meat can be kept longer.

Still doing my research though..

H.
Author:  username_taken [ Jan 10th, '08, 11:34 ]
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BBQ's galore has a 'Texas Smoker' on sale for $399 at the moment. I'm awefully tempted to get one! :D
Author:  Rons_Place [ Jan 10th, '08, 12:33 ]
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There are heaps of Fish smoker available from about $40 for Metho burner type probaly get even cheaper than that.
Mine is about 20years old I think cost about $10 from an army disposal store. ( lost the metho burner ages ago and just throw some hot coals under it still works fine)
Here is an eg. of a collapsable one $49.
http://www.campbellsprotackle.com/store ... sp?ID=1479

Cheers
Author:  Jaymie [ Jan 10th, '08, 14:39 ]
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a friend has one of those and he uses it all the time. we'll have to borrow it soon :twisted:
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