How to build an offset bbq smoker

For a small fraction the price of a heavy steel smoker you can setup a large capacity cinder block version. Follow the instructions attached for a very effective efficient and not bad looking unit. Not only will it be cheaper it will be better insulated. 21022019 Starting the Fire. Youll need to get yourself an unpainted filing cabinet because as with the ugly drum smoker the epoxy paint used on the painted ones to prevent rust releases toxins when heated up. Open all of the vents on the smoker and light a fire in the firebox.

Close the lidmake sure the cooking chamber lid is closed as welland preheat the smoker to the desired temperature usually between 225 to 275 degrees.

The way to tell the difference is by looking at where the chimney is on the smoker if its a reverse flow the out pipe will be on the same side as the firebox if its a normal flow it will be on the opposite side. The parts for this build are from a combination from recycled and new metal. Place your first layer down and ensure that its level. 3112019 Compared to building an offset smoker using an old gas tank this build is about as easy as it gets. This will need two blocks long and 25 blocks wide to match the existing smoker. What is an Reverse Flow Offset Smoker you ask it basically has the firebox off to the side of cooking chamber with a steel baffle plate that keeps the direct heat off of the meat. All you need is an old metal filing cabinet a drill and some spare time. Light your fire using a chimney charcoal starter filled with all-natural charcoal. Assuming you dont have any fancy gas ignition systems on your offset smoker the best way to light your coals is with a chimney starter. 3112017 Let the smoker dry and then spritz vegetable oil over the inside of the cooking chamber. We would like to see the finish of your build.