Free Barrel Smoker Plans

If you've got a barrel then with these barrel smoker plans you can have the shell of your smoker prepared in a matter of hours.

The construction process is so simple that I think a set of plans is a little over the top because there really isn't anything to measure. It's more about the process and the steps involved so the series of photos that I've put together in this section of the website together with the links to the method statement and the tools required that will guide you through.

After a little thought, the construction only took me 3 hours and I only used a very primitive set of tools, so if I can do it, you can too!

Essentially what I've done is taken out the bottom of the barrel and raised it onto some bricks. Inbetween the bricks is my gas burner with old frying pan (to put the wood chips in) and that's the externals covered. Next I drilled some holes in the side to that I could attach some bolts to support the cooking grates and water bath. The chimney is the lid of the barrel with a wedge of wook so that I can vary the aperture - simple but effective.

The first section to read is the basic smoker design. Here I'll describe in words and pictures how the design fits together.

You can fuel a barrel smoker by charcoal or gas. I've chosen gas, arguably a little more expensive to set up but I believe that the final design makes hot smoking a really easy task. Click here to read my reasoning for gas.

You shouldn't need to pay for your barrel. Here's some ideas where to commandeer one free of charge.

In addition to the barrel there are a couple of items that you will will need to buy so I've listed the full bill of materials on this page.

An finally, when you've got all your tools and equipment together, here's the method statement

See Also:-

Build A Brick BBQ
Build Your Own Smoker
Smoked Food Recipes
Smoked Fish Recipes
Smoked Meat Recipes

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