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Post by strippitman on Aug 20, 2010 11:31:24 GMT -5
It's getting real close to the time of year where I start using my smoker alot. Smoking and charcoal grilling have been a passion of mine for about 10 years now. I am getting excited about sharing my passion on this board. As many of you have noticed, Troy and I probably take more pride in our cooking accomplishments than in our accomplishments with a gun or fishing pole. I believe my passion for cooking is what keeps interested in hunting and fishing. I love cooking and eating my harvest. More than that, I love sharing it with other people. My neighbors love when they see smoke rolling out of my smoker b/c they know they are gonna be getting a sample.
My smoker is somewhat unique. I use an old style refrigerator that I converted into a smoker about 7-8 years ago. I am currently in the process of putting a new coat of paint and other details on my smoker. Once I am finished I will display photos of it! Can't wait to share some goodies with ya!
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Post by hunterguy28 on Aug 21, 2010 17:34:28 GMT -5
Awesome cant wait for the pics!
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Post by anthonydykes on Aug 21, 2010 17:46:45 GMT -5
I've been tinkering with the idea of makeing me a new smoker. Cant wait to see your pics strip!!
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Post by Greenedog on Aug 21, 2010 19:20:47 GMT -5
As many of you have noticed, Troy and I probably take more pride in our cooking accomplishments than in our accomplishments with a gun or fishing pole. So true!  Can't wait to see the smoker! |
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Post by anthonydykes on Aug 24, 2010 21:47:51 GMT -5
well, i went out and started on building a new smoker today. This time I'm gonna go with electric instead of charcoal. I've had an old Equiptment shipping crate from out at the base for a while, and its just been sittin in the barn next to the flight simulator and ejection seats collecting dust, so i thought i would use it. I lined the inside with foil to try to retain some of the heat . I also Put in a small grill thermometer that reads up to 500 degrees(Not that I'll ever get it that hot.), and put my heating element in also. For the Burner, I went to walmart, and picked up a little Deep Fryer.(They didnt have any Hot-plates.) This thing is BASICALLY a Hot-plate, with a Basket. I figgure I can use the basket to hold my wood chips, makeing it easier to remove the coals when i need to change chips. I took some old wire, and made a bracket for my water pan to sit on/in that puts it right above the Burner. For the pan itself, I am just useing an old bakeing pan, slightly larger than the burner so it will catch any drippings preventing a fire. all I have Left to do is Get ahold of some Racks, and mount them in then TEST IT!! I'm thinking of getting these racks. www.bradleysmoker.com/accessories.asp Third Item Down. I will post Pics when I have it finished. |
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Post by strippitman on Aug 25, 2010 8:15:55 GMT -5
FYI Anthony, you can buy similar non-stick/teflon coated racks at wal-mart for alot cheaper. That's where I got mine and they work great!  |
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Post by jawbusters on Aug 25, 2010 14:04:51 GMT -5
Anthony this is just an idea as well but I've heard of guys using the old racks out of a oven for the meat. Maybe you can go to the junk(scarp) yard and fine some there really cheap.
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Post by anthonydykes on Aug 25, 2010 15:23:04 GMT -5
Strip and Jaw, THANKS for the Ideas, I had been thinking of the Teflon ones but wasnt sure. I dont think oven racks will work, because they may be too wide, my box is only so tall and wide. Here are some pics. I have a Dolly in one pic just for size refference. Once again, All I'm useing to heat my smoker is a little deepfryer from walmart. It is Basically just a Heating element attached to a No stick Teflon coated Cast Alluminum Bowl. Heres a close up of my temp guage.  a View from the side. Theres the guage in the upper left.  A view from the front. The door slides Up and i have a latch that keeps it open.  Heres the inside. I still have to get my racks. Notice i used foil inside to keep in some heat and make use of the convection since this is a Warm smoker and not a Cold smoker.  My Heat Source. Like i said Basically just a Hot Plate.  the basket I plan to use to keep my wood chips in.  Here is the Model of Deep fryer I bought to use. I think it was 20$  I still need to make a stand for my water pan also, but thats no biggie. |
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Post by Greenedog on Aug 25, 2010 16:37:05 GMT -5
Looking good Anthony! I'm interested in hearing how the fryer works out for the wood chips. That's a great idea if it works out and I don't see why it wouldn't. |
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Post by anthonydykes on Aug 25, 2010 17:46:54 GMT -5
The fryer goes well over the 250 degree mark. and it takes MUCH LESS heat than that to smoke wood, so theoretically there should be no problem. Its nothin fancy but it should work.
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Post by jawbusters on Aug 25, 2010 20:13:15 GMT -5
Looks good,so when's the big invite for all of us to come over and have a sample of some smoked salmon an lobster tails.
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Post by Brian on Aug 25, 2010 21:01:17 GMT -5
looks great Anthony. I like how you are just using cheaper parts and making it yourself. I'm all for using more affordable ways to meet the same purpose that buying a $150 dollar smoker does.
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Post by anthonydykes on Aug 25, 2010 21:19:54 GMT -5
^^^AGREED^^^
Jawbusters, Ya'll are welcome anytime. Allthough I have to say, No Offense, but you must be a city boy. Out here us country fellas have a little diffrent menu's. It's more Like smoked Catfish and Crawdads!!
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Post by hunterguy28 on Aug 25, 2010 22:38:31 GMT -5
Smoked salmon and lobster tails sounds good to me  |
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Post by anthonydykes on Aug 26, 2010 9:29:33 GMT -5
That stuff is TOO expensive. Cant you guys tell I'm cheap?? I mean just look at my smoker! I'll stick with what i can Easily catch. |
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Can't wait to see the smoker!
Just another night at work for me and Monty will be back here again bright and early. 
