DIY Smoker-Cold Smoke Meat House

Small, handmade, cold meat smoker.

[@drumminsonlive9199]

I really like your smokehouse and not having to build the firebox is very appealing to me. I think this is the one that I will build thank you for the inspiration…

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you for watching and kind comments. Building it was fun and satisfying. Enjoy.

[@almirmakan]

Pravim istu na ljeto , spremit je za zime, hvala za video !

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Super. Hvala za gledanje i koment.Postavi video na KZbin kad zavrsis.

[@padave29]

Just what I was looking for. Attractive, well made, pretty simple, and not huge. Thanks!

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you.

[@sog4646]

And it was nice of you to add the squirrel/ bird house on the top.

[@averagemaintenance3875]

@@sog4646 I hope I will not smoke one.

[@johnwisniewski8712]

That’s what she said!😂

[@owensadventures8941]

Me too! Awesome

[@tomrainwater8824]

Great design, going to have to make one like this, enjoyed seeing you video. Thanks

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you. It is fun to build it. Hopefully I will see it on You Tube.

[@williamarmstrong392]

That is very nice ! You did a very professional looking job👍

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you very much.

[@MrGougui]

I really dig it, it's a cool idea

[@averagemaintenance3875]

@@MrGougui Let us know if you end up making it.

[@thomastoth9276]

Love your Design! I'm Hungarian and this is what we do ... Smoke everything Possible 😂Lol Thank You for sharing your knowledge

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you. I do this small smoker because I am not allowed to build bigger in my neighborhood, but I wish I could build a walk in smoke room. Then I will smoke everything like you. It is really cool to me be able to do it on my own old way as our fathers and grandfathers did. Thank you for watching.

[@brucemitchell4581]

Looks great & l bet you it even works better! Good job 👍

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you. It works very well, I just need to be more skilled in curing meat for cold smoking. I hope it will come with time.

[@terryashton9213]

This is a fantastic and ideal sized Smoker My Friend. I have an electric and propane smoker, but what happens when the Lights Go Out on a Real SHTF Event. No Electricity and no Propane. I had different plans for a little larger Smoker, but once I saw this one, I knew this one was for me. Perfect. Thanks for posting this video. I work at a hospital and we get pallets that are basically a one off, for holding certain types of Hospital operating room equipment. They cannot be used again for any purpose. Lots of longer 2x4's and slats that can be used for framing and siding. I recently bought a 30 lb propane tank that will be cut and converted to a stove like yours, altho I would prefer a stove like the one you're using. Can you tell me the name of it so I might be lucky and track one down. Thanks for your help.

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you for watching and kind comments. Good that you want build one. Side firebox is from Dyna Glow. I got it from Home Depot as online order as most affordable at time. You can search online as "Dyna glow smoker side firebox" and choose from different manufacturers and prices. Good luck.

[@SmokinJim-3D]

This is awesome. Beautiful job

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you.

[@cuttnhorse2013]

Outstanding job!🤠❤️!

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you.

[@Gabriel-dp8zx]

Das ist very nice. Well done !👍

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Danke shoen.

[@owensadventures8941]

Awesome dude! I love this one

[@averagemaintenance3875]

@@owensadventures8941 Thank you. I am glad to hear that. Works well for me so far. Can't wait for cold days to smoke some meat.

[@chloeeyre5803]

Lovely set up 👌🍺

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you.

[@jb950]

Ok the best I’ve seen yet

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you very much,, Rustin.

[@andrewthomaswilton3092]

Yeah Rustin Bennett I’m thinking the same thing…

[@movingforward4623]

Nice job! Am wanting to build a smoker similar size and design.

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you. It is fun. Good luck.

[@johnroebling9329]

Outstanding job!

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you.

[@kolo3031]

Super pomysł. Brawo

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you for watching.

[@consco3667]

Nice work!

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you.

[@kevinbetter4741]

Great job.

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you.

[@AmericanVet.4everJesusAmen]

Is it a cold smoke or a hot smoke you have set up there feeding from the small smoker low to your deck? Nice work with our coming problems we all need to learn new ways beforehand 😮

[@averagemaintenance3875]

@@AmericanVet.4everJesusAmen It is cold smoke. Thank you for watching.

[@AmericanVet.4everJesusAmen]

@averagemaintenance3875 thank you for clearing that up for me. What is the name of that firebox you used so I can look for it. Liked what you did.

[@averagemaintenance3875]

@AmericanVet.4everJesusAmen Dyna Glo, purchased at Home Depot. See the link below. I had a much better price at time of purchase, though. Good luck building one, it is fun. www.homedepot.com/p/Dyna-Glo-Signature-Series-Table-Top-Charcoal-Grill-Side-Firebox-DGSS287CB-D/301579504

[@josevelez7539]

Looks great!

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you very much, Jose.

[@MrGougui]

I'm thinking about doing something like this, thanks! Do you know how hot de smoke gets inside the cabinet?

[@averagemaintenance3875]

@MrGougui It is fun to make something like this. As for how hot smoke gets, I can't tell you because I did not measure it. The way I am doing cold smoking is I am trying not to get heat to meat at all., just smoke and let air to dry the meat.

[@VelebitMountainMan]

Svaka čast, looks good, I'm building a very similar style smoker right now.

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Hvala. Can't wait to see it when you done. I liked one you already have. Your videos help a lot. Thank you.

[@vasilelupu1139]

Very nice job!!! Please let me know what are you used for coating on this smoke house? And that coating is not having some chemical smell? and that smell is not going through smoked meat? I' m just build one smoke house based on your clip and I' m searching for some solution to protect the wood. Thanks

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you for watching. I used water-based paint protection and don't have any problem with smell. As you could see on video I did not paint inside due to health and safety concern as well due to smell concern. You could ask at hardware store for more information. Additionaly, when you do finish building and do first fire I would recommend keep fire for 2-4 hours and cure it before smoking any meat. Good luck and I would like to se finished house.

[@vasilelupu1139]

@@averagemaintenance3875 thanks for information and good luck for your next project. I will follow you

[@averagemaintenance3875]

@@vasilelupu1139 Thank you.

[@martykantz3440]

vary nice, will this smoke chicken too.

[@averagemaintenance3875]

@@martykantz3440 I have never cold smoked chicken and would not be able to tell you that. Thank you for watching.

[@eliworley6804]

I sure like your smoker

[@stevehicks8944]

Great idea!

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you

[@johnclarke6647]

I use my LP torch to light charcoal for my smoker. It is just a one pound LP tank connected to my torch head. I refill the one pound cylinders via my 20# cylinders. I refill them to about 935 grams. If I overfill them I just connect them to my Blackstone griddle and burn them down to a safe weight before storage.

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you for sharing. I might look into it.

[@luismiguel4156]

You should install a damper at bottom collar connection in the pipe ,good work

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you for watching and suggestion. I will consider it as I am always looking for improvements.

[@Thunderdomehomestead]

Definitely one of the best I've seen. It's portable, which is perfect for me. Have you tried cheese in it?

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you. I like it portable as well. I tried smoked cheese in my other smoker and after smoking it for 45 minutes I liked it a lot.

[@hexmachine6599]

Hi great cold smoker👍👍 Do you know how hot it gets inside?

[@averagemaintenance3875]

I did mot use thermometer as I was mainly trying to produce a lot of smoke for 2 to 3 hours at time for "cold smoking". It will be interesting to know next winter though.

[@kaylakincannon3774]

so beautiful

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you very much.

[@Dog-ManTribe]

Great Job, hope it serves you well!!👍👍

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you.

[@Niktoma-in2iy]

That smokehouse is awesome. Exactly what i been looking for. Would you build one for me? How much would you charge. Excellent work

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you. I built it while not so busy at work because of Covid19, but now I am working every weekday, so no time for fun. I have spent between $250 and $300. It is much more satisfying to built one . Did you think about trying?

[@Niktoma-in2iy]

@@averagemaintenance3875 im not very handy with wood work. I would absolutely love to have one like that. I been looking for about a year to either buy on online or find someone to build me one. Almost ordered one from Poland. But communication was hard and wasn’t sure about the quality considering how much was just for shipping.

[@Niktoma-in2iy]

@@averagemaintenance3875 i might be wrong but i notice a accent. European?

[@averagemaintenance3875]

@@Niktoma-in2iy Yes. You too?

[@Niktoma-in2iy]

@@averagemaintenance3875 Yes. I was born here, but im Albanian.

[@sharpnr445]

you might think about what the charcoal bricketts are treated with to light quickly. Is it an oil or a wax? I wouldn't think it is all wood- careful

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you for commenting. I am always careful to not have too big of a fire and I stay around a lot. In addition I see it with my security cameras, so I am safe that way. But you are absolutely right and not only that charcoal can light quickly but gives some kind off an odor that I don't like on meat and I stopped using it.

[@WildWestBBQ]

That is really cool! I'm very impressed. It looks awesome and seems to work well from your initial burn. Have you had a chance to smoke anything on it yet? I'm curious to see how it does. That's a very impressive set-up.

[@averagemaintenance3875]

I am cold smoking meat at moment. Will see soon how it goes.

[@michaelb3522]

@@averagemaintenance3875 How did it go?

[@averagemaintenance3875]

@@michaelb3522 It works well . I am pleased. You can watch my other videos about smoking meat. Thanks.

[@sejttan]

It’s looks good , but what about the ventilation I mean air circulation ?

[@averagemaintenance3875]

I thought that chimney will be enough, but you right I need more. Last winter I would leave door cack open, but this winter I will either use fan or make additional opening. What do you think, In your opinion, I should do? Thank you.

[@terryashton9213]

24 x 24. How tall is this. I was lucky. I found the same table top charcoal BBQ at Rona, ( Canadian), for much less than Amazon. Not a side mount smoker attachment, but that's ok. It has an air vent on the left side. Once I take the left handle off and unscrew the circular air vent, almost the same deal as yours. Just have to use a 4 inch pipe and make a circular flange. And if not mistaken, you said that you used 4 inch pipe. I figure that I can smoke enuff sausage at once and the nice thing about yours is that it is basically portable. One person can move this around. I'll have to figure a way to chain this down. Altho I do live in a decent part of town, things have a habit of walking away by themselves. I'm amazed that my patio furniture is still here.

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you for watching. Yes, it is 4" pipe.

[@averagemaintenance3875]

It is almost 6' tall.

[@Goodellsam]

Perfect!

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you.

[@peanutgaspard1651]

That generates enough heat to cook the meat ??

[@averagemaintenance3875]

@peanutgaspard1651 This is a cold smoker. It is not designed for cooking meat. The idea is to have just smoke, no heat at all. That is why I have a long pipe to cool smoke before it reaches meat.

[@ladoin1974]

forgot to ask how long is the pipe from fire box to smoker ty

[@averagemaintenance3875]

It is 3 feet long from the fire box to the middle of the smoker on the bottom of it. I am thinking before next winter to upgrade it to aluminum 4 feet long pipe. This is due to suggestions from others and my own experience. Sometimes, it gets too hot in the smoker. I prefer only cold smoke.

[@ladoin1974]

@@averagemaintenance3875 thank you so much

[@terrencegray4709]

How much for a build like that

[@averagemaintenance3875]

At time I made with then prices I spent around $300.

[@sambo4926]

Beautiful build. Question, would there be more draw if added a smoke stack to the house? Just wondering.

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you for watching. That is good question and worth to try if needed. I am pleased with one I have for cold smoking.

[@tkingz44]

Awesome

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you.

[@lobber1347]

If I build a bigger firebox can I hot smoke?

[@averagemaintenance3875]

I would not, because of high temperature could cause fire. Metal smokers will be my preference for hot smoking.

[@lobber1347]

@@averagemaintenance3875 thanks for the tip and the quick response man!

[@vicarofrevelwood]

Should have gone with black stove pipe. This stuff is covered with galvanized, no good. That is unless you intend on burning it in.

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you for watching and advice. I might to change it to black stove pipe as the current appears to not last for long anyway.

[@kevinknuckles25]

Super clean

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you for watching.

[@kirkstinson7316]

You need a thermometer above you door or in top of door to watch your temp

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thanks for comment. I did not install one since I am using this smoker just for cold smoking. I use metal one for regular smoking with thermometer.

[@ladoin1974]

what are the dimensions of the house and where did u buy the actual charcoal burner ty

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Dimensions are 24"x24" and 64" tall. Charcoal burner I ordered through Home Depot. Search for Dayna-Glo side smoker box. Thank you for watching.

[@peterknezevici8719]

just like to ask ! what's the width of those tongue & groove ? they look so narrow ! nice job !

[@averagemaintenance3875]

They are 5.5 inch wide but look narrow due to grove on one side (outside). Look inside of the house to see flat side. Thank you for watching.

[@peterknezevici8719]

@@averagemaintenance3875 thank you !

[@equalopportunityoffender4290]

Nice job. Is that Arnold Schwarzenegger?

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Dankeschön. You got me man. I'll be back.

[@jricherts99]

Nice

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you.

[@Fowlesr40]

Dammit! Germans. Always building it better. No joke, this is exactly what I want to build. Amazing Guy!! Can it serve me the food too? Danke Schoen mein freund. JUST WOW!

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Bitte shoene. Thank you for kind comments. I am not German but have lived in Munich,-Germany, for three years and loved it. You are right about their craftsmanship and character. You should build it as well. It is fun.

[@Fowlesr40]

@@averagemaintenance3875 Regardless Sir, You Rocked it. I lived 3yrs in Heidelberg Germany and met some AWESOME people. Sorry I Miss identified you, but you couldn't be associated with a more creative people.

[@averagemaintenance3875]

@@Fowlesr40 Thank you, no need to be sorry, I take it as complement, as I met a lot of awesome people myself that I admired and wanted to be like them.

[@Suricatamigo]

Hi, how many hours it last the full stock of the smoker?

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you for watching. This is not just regular smoker that smokes about one hour per pound of meat. I made old fashion smoker for cold smoking. It needs to be performed in winter months when temperature is in 30's. Usually takes about seven to ten days to keep it out in cold and do 3-4 times fire that is good for 3-5 hours at time to produce mostly smoke and not to much of heat. Before smoking there is cure and preparation part. Salting and keeping it in refrigerator for about seven days to cure it and prevent bacteria. You can watch my other 4 videos about it.

[@steelcitybullyz6843]

Where did u purchase the wood burner?

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Online order through Home Depot.

[@gannbino2001]

Where did you get the dynaglo smoke box at?

[@averagemaintenance3875]

I purchased side fire box from Home Depot for my project. You can see I have metal smoker that I purchased at Tractor supply. You can go with either one. My choice was based on availability and cost at time.

[@dingo5208]

I would not have used pine due to the off taste but it looks good.

[@stoker261]

what wood is best?

[@dingo5208]

@@stoker261 a lot of guys use hard wood to construct their boxes. I see a lot of oak, and cedar I saw one made of furniture grade mahoganey, and one made with some asian wood that wasn't supposed to rot in the rain (but it's biggest opponent was snow and freeze). I have also seen bamboo. The problem with pine is it leaks sap and the smoke off of it is bad eats. Also a lot of it is pressure treated which is really bad eats. I guess kiln dried wouldn't be bad unless it ignites. They also rot fast.

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you. I will consider it. Good to know.

[@averagemaintenance3875]

I accidently removed comment from Corey Raiche asking about how many tongue and grove I have used. Sorry. Wrong click with mouse. As for how many pieces I used, I cant remember exactly because I purchased it individual pieces, not in bundle. I think in between 12 and 15 pieces 8' long. In some cases I had to cut bad section out and or had too short remnants. I suggest to plan on buying less and if needed buy again.

[@ladoin1974]

whats the diameter of the pipe please

[@averagemaintenance3875]

It is 4 inch.

[@livno3]

Awesome work. Can you make one for me. I'll pay you.

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you. Of course.

[@MrMarktoth2003]

What is the firebox u used? And piping?

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you for watching. Pine tongue and groove with regular 2x4's. As for piping, Home Depot ducting and venting department.

[@MrMarktoth2003]

@@averagemaintenance3875 thanks! Does it get very hot inside?

[@averagemaintenance3875]

@@MrMarktoth2003 It does not get very hot due to fire box distance from smoker. It is meant to be only for cold smoking.

[@MrMarktoth2003]

@@averagemaintenance3875 thank u! I’m building one and that’s what I was hoping I just want it for cold as well

[@averagemaintenance3875]

@@MrMarktoth2003 I hope you have fun.

[@jasonharper2601]

i would like to make this. what are the dimensions thank you

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Dimensions are 24"x24" and 64" tall. Charcoal burner I ordered through Home Depot. Search for Dayna-Glo side smoker box. Let me know if you need more info.Thank you for watching.

[@jasonharper2601]

@@averagemaintenance3875 thank you for the reply. how long is the pipe ? thank you

[@averagemaintenance3875]

@@jasonharper2601 3 feet.

[@ryanzwick6303]

Pine wood is not a good wood to use for a smoker. It's got a resin in it .

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Did not know that. Thank you. What would you recommend?

[@ryanzwick6303]

Oak, maple,hickory.

[@averagemaintenance3875]

@@ryanzwick6303 Thank you. I will consider it.

[@bosnjak6396]

@@averagemaintenance3875 beech is the best wood for smoking meat.

[@averagemaintenance3875]

@@bosnjak6396 Thank you. I used hickory so far but would try beech.

[@chrisclayton6955]

Don't run that nasty break in smoke in ur box bro

[@averagemaintenance3875]

LoL, that was just for video recording. Thank you for watching. You can watch more of my videos about Cold Smoking Meat and see complete process.Four videos in total.

[@yeetyeet8365]

Poison wood chemicals

[@averagemaintenance3875]

Thank you for watching and your comment. I was concerned about it, but I used wood that was not treated, and I did not paint inside. In addition, smoker is only used for cold smoking, therefore, there is no high heat produced.