New smoker Build left coast of Florida

digdug · Joined: 24 Jan 2010 Posts: 12

I took a unique approach to this ...atleast as far as I can tell, I haven't seen anyone do anything quite like this yet. I started out with two propane tanks not sure of the exact dimensions (i am winging it ..redneck style and proud of it) The smoke chamber is 30" diameter by approx 48" in length (actually height the way i set it up) The fire box is a 100lb propane tank cut down to 24" x approx 15" ? here are the first few pics I painted her today and should have those pics up later this week.

digdug · Joined: 24 Jan 2010 Posts: 12

The first picture shows the top of the fire box being cut off, it was turned up like a bowl inside the smoke chamber for the diffuser/waterpan and is adjustable up and down on a threaded rod for a dampening system. I can turn it all the way down and virtually cut all the smoke off from the chamber or open it all the way to increase the temp. We will be adding a gas grille to the left side of the trailer and a work station and sink on the right, the final project will be roofed over with the smoke stacks extended above the tin roof. Because of its unique appearance it has been named the "RIB-BOT". Wednesday will be the initial test, any suggestions on what to smoke for the break in?

romex2121 · Posted: Jan 31 2010 Post subject:

i bet that baby is hot,hot Laughing

i would say that the Rib-Bot should be filled with a rack full of ribs,, YUM,YUM, Wink

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daddywoofdawg · Posted: Jan 31 2010 Post subject:

How about some gator!LOL
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digdug · Joined: 24 Jan 2010 Posts: 12

HMMMM ribs, or gator, tough decision?! How about gator ribs???? LOL I do some wicked gator kabobs! I marinate 1" cubes of gator in an orange juice mixture overnite, (the orange juice basicaly cooks the meat) add the veggies and meat to a skewer, cook until golden brown.....YUM YUM

digdug · Joined: 24 Jan 2010 Posts: 12

OK so I went with chicken on my trial run...cause I was chicken to try a rib roast (the were on sale for $4.99 a lb at winndixie) I just couldt see wasting a good piece of meat on a trial and error run LOL. one more hour to go till the taste trial!!!!

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digdug · Joined: 24 Jan 2010 Posts: 12

Heres two more i dont know why they didnt appear in my last post

day_trippr · Posted: Feb 01 2010 Post subject:

Lovely looking yardbirds right there, digdug! That cooker sure seems happy to smoke up chicken! Very Happy

Happy eating!

Cheers!
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digdug · Joined: 24 Jan 2010 Posts: 12

Thanks day-trippper, I have alot of work left,I am still searching around for some expanded metal to finish my racks there are three of them 29" in diameter, some minor details like retweaking the door, painting the trailer, etc. The final product was delicious and juicy!!! smoked the chickens 4 hours between 200 and 275, and removed them at a breast temp of 160.. had a little bit of an issue getting the fire just right this thing will get hot with very little wood...fuel saver....I guess... this smoker meets the "Go Green" requirments...LOL

stringbender128 · Posted: Feb 01 2010 Post subject:

That's very cool! Cool

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