Who has made a smoker for smoking meat?

Question

I have a idea to make a meat smoker from a old fridge using a hotplate and of course adding a vent chimney. Just not sure how to automaticly regulate the temperature, any ideas?

Answer 1

All you really need to do is get or use an old charcoal grill, build fire at opposite ends leaving the middle clear of coals. Place any type of pan or tray in center to capture and juices that collect. Start fire on both sides while coals take hold soak large amount of either wood or dried herbs. Once the coals turn grey put wet wood or whatever you are using over the coals and put the protein (beef, poultry, pork et al) over the drip pans. You will need to replenish both the coals and wet wood as the protein cooks. As far as regulating temperature - it comes with experience - but the touch test works well.

Answer 2

Talk about trailer trash. I'd love to wake up one morning and see my neighbor using a castoff refrigerator as a smoker in his yard. Complete with chimney.

Answer 3

you would come cheaper just buying a real meat smoker,that hotplate will run your electric bill throe the roof

Answer 4

Cold smoke so it does not cook your meet. Buy a smoker, best advice. I have used apple and it tast pretty good on a brisket.