Easy Build Smoker.

By North Star



Buy a $25 hot plate and a $15 galvanized garbage can (the hot plate won't get anywhere near the temperature to start worrying about the galvanizing burning off). Cut a small hole in the bottom of the can, about the same size as the container you'll be using for the wood chips (I use an old cast iron pan). Also cut a series of small (2") slits through the lid. I went as far as getting some cheap grill grates from Wallyworld on clearance ($2 a pop). I then drilled holes through the can sides to put in metal rods that will either hold the grates or hold sausage links. Put the can up on a couple of bricks, plug in the hot plate, and put your chips in the pan. I get get the meat to an internal temperature of 160 degrees in about 5 hours if the temp is above 50 out side. If the temp is from 30 to 50 out side I "cold smoke" for 4 hours and finish everything in a 175 degree oven. this works really well and you would be surprised how much you can make on this at one time.

http://www.instructables.com/id/ED6RXKWQBGEV2ZDBLT/
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