Krackers budget smoker ideas

[Kc_Kracker]

u can use anything it dont matter 

[kisfish]

KC, finished up my last batch of fish. I was able to smoke at 130 and the results were very good. Great color and flavor. There was no oil on top. Thank you for the input

[Kc_Kracker]

 

[Kc_Kracker]

if your around port orchard heres a great tall wide donar, this buggers are GREAT for fish due to the shape    http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/zip/3702968957.html

[rosies or bust]

Hey Kracker, I just stumbled across this thread, and I am intrigued. I've done some smoking in the past, mostly in a Little Chief. Wanted to try my hand at something a little larger. Anyway, you have posted several Craigslist links, which have expired. So what are you looking for in 'donars'?  Thanks for your help.

[Kc_Kracker]

im not looking for one, i post a link if i see a great freebie someone could use to make a smoker 

[rosies or bust]

Yes, exactly. Can you describe what you are looking for in a potential smoker project?

[Kc_Kracker]

i would suggest reading all the posts in this thread. it really depends on what you plan to smoke because that determines your heat source needed, which determines the material it should be made of.

[Fishstiq]

My UDS, getting charcoal started to smoke some drumsticks.  I'm into the smoker $54 including the barrel.     I use a piece of plywood, cut round, for the lid.  Also, to cover up the holes in the bottom, I use refrigerator magnets panted white.  You can see one on the bottom right of the barrel next to the hole.  They work great, and are super convenient!




Also, FWIW, I made a discovery.  If you don't have time for a proper rub (that sounds dirty...), Shake N' Bake works pretty dang good!  Regular ol' Shake N' Bake in a ziplock, coat all your drumsticks, then smoke 'em at 230ish degrees for about 90 minutes (or until internal temp reaches 160 degrees).  If you have a little Cayenne to add that would help, but the chicken turns out great without it too.  I made 24 drumsticks this way, 4 people ate, and there was only 3 drumsticks left when everyone was done!

[NRA4LIFE]

That looks like my first smoker except I propane fired it at the bottom.

[Kc_Kracker]

That looks like my first smoker except I propane fired it at the bottom.

Mmmmm UDS smoked poultry, works so awesome dont it 

[Kc_Kracker]

I.......want.......this......

[Fishstiq]

Budget smoker for sale...

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bfs/3720311357.html



 

[snocohunter]

Tagged for later. Anyone use the black barrel style with side smoker from home depot and lowes? I have a few buddies who swear by them, but end up buying a new one every 3-5 years.

My birthday is next week, and in the process of buying the house. not sure if i should let her buy me one of those, or something else and build myself a smoker.

[Kc_Kracker]

just build yourself a double barrel smoker / grilling machine. use propane tanks and it will be thick enough to last forever.