Things To Know About Building A Barrel Smoker

If you are a BBQ addict, then a barrel smoker is for you, and you might consider making your own BBQ smoker. It is much less expensive to build a barrel smoker than to purchase one and a lot more fun! Don't worry; you don't need to be a professional craftsman to build one.

There are 3 major parts to a smoker of this kind;

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• Metal bottom for coal
• Cooling rack
• Method for ventilation

If all of these essential parts are included, then the smoker will be safe, as well as a good source or tool for grilling. When using a BBQ smoker, you don't need to be restricted to only cooking barbecues, you can branch out to many different types of food including Cornish hams, corn on the cob, twice baked potatoes, meatloaf, as well as other tasty dishes.

The steps that should be followed when making a BBQ smoker are not difficult, but may be a little time consuming. First you must choose a barrel. You can find one at a department store or a barrel company. Whichever is more convenient is where you should go to get one. You should probably contact an MIG welder, unless you are a proficient at welding. This type of professional will be able to get a clean weld.

Next a frame must be built, which will serve as support to the smoker. Make sure that the food will set on the rack at about your waist level, so that you will not need to bend over and make your back sore. Cut the barrel into 3 pieces, so that it can be shortened; then weld it back together after you have taken out the appropriate piece.

After all of the above have been completed, it is time to get to the "nitty gritty". Cut a door in the firebox and a hole from the firebox to the cooling chamber. Then cut another hole from the cooling chamber to provide for adequate exhaust. After these steps have been implemented, attach all of the parts together. Don't forget to build an exhaust. Round off the corners and cover the door with paint or wax. Make sure that this coating is fireproof. Bolt the door and don't forget to buy a grill grate. This grate can be bought at any home improvement store, such as Lowe's or Home Depot. Now your BBQ smoker is ready for the test.

The 1st time that you use your newly made BBQ smoker be cautious. Carefully examine the exhaust and determine if it would pass all of the safety tests that you feel are necessary. You can now be proud that you have built a BBQ smoker that will cook tasty meals. The best thing to remember is that you may have spent quite a bit of time constructing the BBQ smoker, but you definitely have saved money.

Things To Know About Building A Barrel Smoker

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