Since this post will go against the outdoor cooking powers that be, perhaps the made up word Nerve-ana could also be considered appropriate in the title. Speaking of nerve, when propane is allowed on the BBQ contest circuit we might well start seeing the use of gas-fired, climate-controlled portable smokehouses that are manufactured by commercial food processing equipment companies. I was greatly heartened some… Read More »
Solid fuel fired. Made from widely available materials that are found at container companies, plumbing supply houses or building material suppliers. Standard barrel steel is durable because the firebox is firebrick lined and the recommended maximum operating temperature is around 250F. High temperature spray paint is used on the exterior and heavy smoke accumulation inhibits interior… Read More »
It is most cost effective to build 2 cookers at a time because it takes 3 drums for every 2 made. Buy 3 new, closed-top 55 gallon drums that have not been coated with anything on the inside. Use a sewing tape measure for finding exact locations on rounded barrel surfaces. Cut ends off of one drum… Read More »