I Built a Meat Smoke House!

We're going to build a smoke house, smoker, or smokery at the off grid cabin in the woods in order to preserve meats, and fish! I will show you how to build your very own smoke house or smoker. Chris catching fish for the smoke house: • Smoking Salmon in Smok...
SMOKE HOUSE VIDEO SERIES
Part 1 (the original build): • I Built a Meat Smoke H...
Part 2 (overnight - smokehouse burn down): • First Overnight at the...
Part 3 (re-build): • Fire-Proofing the Smok...
Best woods for smoking include:
1. Oak. Good wood for new smokers. Medium strong flavor. Good for lamb, beef, brisket, and sausages.
2. Hickory. Most versatile. Too much smoke will be bitter. The smoke though is sweet, savory and hearty. Good for ribs, pork shoulders, red meat and poultry.
3. Maple. Subtle smoke. Sweet, light mild. Good for poultry, pork, foul.
4. Mesquite. Hardy with intense flavor, use modestly. Good for red meat.
5. Pecan. Rich, sweet, nutty flavor. Good for briskets, roasts, and ribs
6. Apple. Mild, sweet, mellow. Good for chicken, wild foul, pork.
7. Alder. Light, sweet, delicate. Good for fish, like salmon, trout.
8. Cherry. Mild, fruity. Good for chicken, turkey, ham.
Best woods for smoking: www.deejayssmok...
A smokehouse is a small building where meat or fish is cured with smoke. Smoke works to cure and preserve the meat for long term storage without the use of refrigeration. If done correctly, smoked meats can last without spoiling for up to a year or more.
In traditional use, smokehouses served as a place to both smoke and preserve meat, but also to store it for long term use. In long term storage, salt and smoke were used in combination to effectively dry and cure the meat by removing all or most of the moisture. This prevents bacteria and molds forming which destroys the meat. Some houses also ward off animals from accessing the meats as smoke makes the environment inhospitable.
Before modern refrigeration and freezers, salting was a mainstay.
Various woods can be used for smoking, but all should be wet enough so that they burn cold and inefficiently. These woods will produce incomplete combustion - smoke. Apple wood, cherry, some spruce and alder make great smoking agents and impart nice flavor to meats.
A smoke house is a simple small box, or house with a vent at the top, not air tight. Wood is placed in a lower box and piped in to the space to encircle the meats. Wood is burned slowly, but persistently over time. Meats can be smoked for hours or days depending on personal reference and types of meats, cultures and desired use.
Over time, the smoke house will blacken, further protecting the smoke house from pests.
"Self-Reliance" is an 1841 essay written by American transcendentalist philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. It contains the most thorough statement of one of Emerson's recurrent themes: the need for each individual to avoid conformity and false consistency, and follow his own instincts and ideas. This channel will approach self reliance from a modern perspective. and will focus on various build projects using modern amenities, and tools to build a completely self reliant lifestyle.
Building a Smoke House - Meat Smoker (at the off grid cabin)

[@ModernSelfReliance]

*The SMOKE HOUSE burned down, so it was rebuilt - see part 2 and 3!* Part 1 (the original build): kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpndgKh4rb14hcU Part 2 (overnight - smokehouse burn down): kzbin.info/www/bejne/op2Zh2Vjerp3h8U Part 3 (re-build): kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn-VhZyFZctrgck

[@OriginalMomo]

“Cursing in the woods with Kevin “... I’d watch 🤦🏼‍♂️😂☠️🤷‍♂️😈

[@michaelsawyer]

Why not put a hole in the door or the wall to put the thermometer through? Then you can just see the temp from the outside without opening the door

[@Spatzenterror]

im coming from an area where in former times lot of buildings were clay-based. If the clay-builders use unprocessed clay (like you did) and water the clay, they let the clay rest at least for three days. the longer the better. doings thus the water gets uniformly sucked up into the clay leading to a homogenous mixture with no pats. using that homogenous mixture will cause less cracks in the finished pflasterwork. just in cause that problems occure later on.

[@elevatedincorporated5747]

Ha I knew it. Good try tho buddy.

[@zachall101]

So did u do the swearing in the woods video lol 🤣🤣

[@TheSamboy93]

It’s actually a very well written and comprehensive book kzbin.infoUgkxhgbP-6hUnXu_QRaoHgLztgsI0YF3HqR0 . I wanted to pair this with an updated book on local codes to start planning a post-retirement dream shop. I think I have just about everything I need between the two. The extra plans available for purchase towards the end are priced almost as much as full home plans, not little sheds however.

[@SN-tx9yh]

This is like My Self Reliance, only not boring and you actually get to see a full build. Great stuff

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks S N!

[@jenford7078]

This is my favorite goofy, knows what he's doing channel, he almost inspires me to get off the sofa.

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Jen!

[@danieloliver20]

Nooooooo, stay on the sofa!

[@magovenor]

I actually enjoy your comments in addition to your skills.

[@justadumbfarmer4744]

This guy is so funny. keep it up. finally someone who understands my humor, normally no one laughs.

[@harryki8630]

I agree. I laughed from the get go..."or we'll burn it down."

[@naomibracelly7860]

"I think it's not gonna light itself on fire...... If it does...... I'll film it" Ever since his brother filmed the cabin build and he was around I kept thinking, why doesn't this guy have a channel? Love his humour!

[@alexkasacous]

That's a banker's joke - only the teller laughs.

[@jenniferholden9397]

JustaDumbFarmer Agree, nearly smutty but not quite. Love this boy.

[@zmmrd]

Yes, he is annoying...

[@naturegirl8248]

I love your outlook on the "hammer" 😂😂😂

[@90sByNature]

I'm so glad you started your own channel. I remember watching the cabin build on Chris's channel and your additions made it so much more enjoyable. You're sense of humor and take on building is what so many channels are missing. It's no-nonsense nonsense if that makes sense. Lol, it's great. Can't wait for the next build.

[@cmosphoto1]

The no-nonsense nonsense!! Nice!

[@mfb6310]

Kevin, loving being in the woods, "Where would you rather be, Don?" Don, sweating, making the gambion, "Holding the camera while YOU do the work, Kevin!!"

[@Snowzeus]

Full Stop 🛑. Cherry is my favorite. It’s all about airflow.Nice video good work. You might wanna work on that bottom airflow chamber. Thank you for the video

[@motaman8074]

Take good care of Don! Keep him well fed. He is invaluable for the smooth running of the channel. BTW, the smokehouse looks fantastic!

[@cmosphoto1]

Don is a good friend!

[@arlitabishop6777]

That mud did wonders for your pores!!!! lookin good

[@shirleyanncole1220]

Love watching this guy. He is hilarious.

[@papajoe6254]

I got tired of eating bugs with Chris so I gave your channel a try and now I'm hooked. Kevin you have talent as a builder and inventor of god knows what. Your humor is spot on, 2 thumbs up.

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Papa Joe!

[@yunussuleman9690]

Kavin you are always make a good job building any thing in your head. Good well done and hope chris bring Fish to smoker.

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Yunus!

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Fantastic looking smoker boys and the fish looked the bollocks.. Nice one.

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks

[@CountyLineCarvings]

Awesome! Thanks again for another great one !!

[@jeffsegar3270]

Every video is so well done. New fav channel.

[@asustainablejunglewayoflife]

Very cool, Hog Rings, and hog ring pliers, work well for building the baskets. made many of them. work well. Great smoker love it - its all natural love that. excellent.

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Scott!

[@ColHatley]

Awesome build, and it works great. Made me hungry again, and I just had supper. Thanks for sharing...

[@Hiker63]

Good morning Kevin and friends.

[@theharringtons2010]

I love this channel..Kevin is such a good and clever builder and such a great sense of humour..

[@mobilmag864]

Yeah Kevin is reaching like Adam Sandler's level of humor and acting qualities. Not cringe at all. I would give it 10% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

[@mjanie2276]

LOVE WATCHING YOU AND YOUR BROTHER....YOU GUYS ARE AWSOME! ❤

[@cmosphoto1]

We appreciate you watching!

[@mjanie2276]

@@cmosphoto1 thanks 😊 I'm from Wisconsin

[@kaylakotton]

You’re consistently producing interesting and thoroughly entertaining videos. Bravo

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate your comment.

[@PudelsRule]

Kaylakotton Hear hear!

[@TheCrockers]

I've been wanting to do this for a good while!! You and Bearded Woodsman pushed me over the edge to go off grid roughly a year ago! I watched yall build the cabin and everyone saying you're doing it all wrong... then yall proved them wrong!!! Thanks for all the inspiration!

[@ModernSelfReliance]

I'm happy to provide inspiration! Your Channel looks like it's doing amazing!

[@TheCrockers]

@@ModernSelfReliance its starting to do pretty well, almost at that 100k mark! Hopefully one day we can meet up and you can teach me a thing or 2 haha keep kicking butt man!

[@cmosphoto1]

@@TheCrockers the 100k mark is exciting.. you get the plack! Keep building!!!

[@abesebag1085]

you are very good at taking whats in your mind and making it , very good

[@stephenwilliams1364]

Kev...,you did it !!! That came out incredible.....on your firebox door make some adjustable vents like on a woodstove to help with air.....but ya dude that will help cure meats and fish! I have upper adjustable vents on the box like where your cuppa....whatever thing is.....Impressive project👍

[@geovannymendoza9487]

I love your videos friends how they remodel houses from the beginning and build

[@fanelpascariu9350]

I really like what you do! So keep on the good work!!!

[@MJCarrilloCastro]

Your brother is the wooded beardsman????? Been watching him for years, youtube just recommended your video. Lol

[@Sakitsunebi]

That was my thought too lol. Been watching the wooded beardsman for years and then i ran across this channel and it quickly became one of my favorites. Crazy that theyre brothers haha

[@wolfc7280]

Really enjoy watching your videos, appreciate your knowledge, skill, and resourcefulness

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mamuttum]

aww, so nice to see all of you together especially chris and jeremy, nice video, keep it up.

[@AmyKeyAlhamduliAllah]

I just started watching your videos today. I think they are long BUT they are informative and educational, the best part, you have a great sense of humor which made me watch 3 videos in one day!! Thank you for sharing, and yes, I am subscribing because you are trying to encourage people become self reliant!

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Amy!

[@Roadkillstew]

awesome show kevin

[@norseman2289]

Another awesome job , great work Kevin .

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks

[@sylviafoust9545]

Once again you nailed it. Great job.

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Sylvia!

[@scottporter5118]

Clean, clear, smoke is best for smoking. That white bellowing smoke will make your food bitter. Well done on the build. Fun channel.

[@ModernSelfReliance]

I've been told that many times. It must be true.... Thanks!

[@angelaabbs8337]

Totally Red Green show! I am enjoying this guy's humor and imagination.

[@ModernSelfReliance]

thanks for watching!

[@danadrew5149]

Thats awesome... the best looking smoked salmon i have seen !!!

[@cmosphoto1]

It did look delicious!

[@glg3945]

Wow! You make it look so easy!!! You just go around picking up mud, logs, rocks, bricks and wire, and "presto", you have a Smoker House!!! Very awesome 👌! I love your wacky humor 😀, but you really are talented in building just about anything you want! So fun to watch you go and create something awesome out of the ordinary! Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family. Great quote, "If it burns down, I will film it"!!!!!!! 😆 🤣

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks for your comment I appreciate it!

[@annydobon8106]

I've said it. He's a wizard.

[@wndzman]

Your a natural in front of the camera. Keep up the great content.

[@Jeremy_936]

It's getting fancy out there at the cabin.

[@cmosphoto1]

Sure is! Thanks for watching!

[@davidpritt5080]

I love how Canadian you are. Sincerely, -USA

[@cmosphoto1]

How abooot that!

[@annydobon8106]

Right. Picked that up the moment I found this channel. And I lived in Canada in the early 80s. You'd think I'd forget. Lol. Oh how I miss Canada 🍁

[@jeosphcarroll646]

You're a good male role model for a lot of people dude thank you

[@mobilmag864]

Good male role model ? :D What ? :D You mean arrogant brat who lets his 20 years older friend literally build the damn thing ? And then he declares it "his" work and collects the KZbin money for the vids ? I hope he is at least paying his friend a decent hourly rate or a like a 50% of channels ad revenue. It's just crazy how this dude is just holding the camera and he describes you for a milionth time what is the thing "he" is building and just lets his friend do all the heavy work.

[@EastonmadeWoodSplitters]

That's a handy trick with the sawmill Kevin. Would work great for the short stuff. Keep up the good work

[@ModernSelfReliance]

Especially if you get some choice firewood logs... that are a little too short.

[@EastonmadeWoodSplitters]

@@ModernSelfReliance lol

[@12toajulius]

Thank you for making your own channel! Can’t wait for more videos.

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks for watching!

[@thomasmckay9878]

Awesome craftmanship

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Thomas!

[@johnmarquardt1991]

Very cool design and build. Plus a lot of fun.

[@cmosphoto1]

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@PineRidgeHomestead]

I LIKE THE SMOKEHOUSE!

[@grahamwillox]

Loving the channel so far, great content and you’re personally very comfortable in front of the camera

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Graham!

[@garywalker9233]

I love your videos, I've watched your brother for years.

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks for watching Gary!

[@garywalker9233]

It may take a day or so because of my job but I'm a fan! Keep it up I love it!

[@ivanbadjorov1767]

Love your videos and your sense of humour! If I see a new vid, I hit the like button before even watching.

[@cmosphoto1]

Awesome! Keep watching I'll keep making em.

[@kikinnit]

While you were smoking a fish, I was smoking a bowl

[@lucasprice9458]

@@NCPino While you were commenting about him commenting about smoking a fish while smoking a bowl while you were smoking a bowl I was smoking a bowl

[@TheRobyMann]

I thought about smoking a bowl while reading all your comments about smoking bowls while kevin smoked a fish

[@johnny-jp7gy]

A bowl, here in nz that means meth. Haha greens good

[@lucasprice9458]

@@TheRobyMann hahhaha

[@johnny-jp7gy]

@@acidheadzzz lucky, here in nz we voted for legalization but didn't go through. So we are going to continue grow it illegally

[@ahmedbujar]

اووووو مدهش فعلاً هذا الرجل يستغل الطبيعة بشكل صحيح

[@PaullaWells]

That is a beautiful smoker! Great job!

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Paula!

[@PaullaWells]

@@cmosphoto1 - You're welcome. You piqued my husband's interest just by me playing this video. When I finished he asked, "What kind of smoker does he have?" I showed him what you had built. He was impressed. 😉

[@subhradeepsharma]

Two good guys.

[@slyflea]

Quickly became our favorite KZbin channel! Glad you kicked off your own venture. Keep the content coming, please!

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks for watching!

[@matthewjohnston1017]

Love how you find ways of repurposed materials that others would trash and marking into something beautiful and functions well. People may complain about minor details, but if it works well is the main key.

[@ModernSelfReliance]

people complain about everything and anything! lol Thanks for watching!

[@gunznknives]

Great vid! The key to a successful smoker is to build the worse fire! I love that! So far, everything is about utility. Are you planning on building something for leisure or relaxation? An outdoor wooden tub/hot tub? You said something about a yoga/tree stand. How about a zip line to send supplies back and forth from the road? Keep those projects coming along! full stop

[@cmosphoto1]

The forest cube is currently being built... It's getting a little outta hand... ;-)

[@veronder]

Lenard Snart - Capt Cold - (CW the Flash) rules to survive any situation "Make a plan, Execute the plan, expect the plan to fail, throw away the plan". Repeat in continuum. If the plan succeeds there's no reason to expect it to fail, nor to throw it away - it succeeded - start the process over. When a plan isn't succeeding - expecting it fail is oneself preparing to throw that plan away and devise a new one.... Another great video

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Matt! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@bubbagump1980]

Love the build! Everything you have done at the cabin has been amazing!

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulsavage33]

great build

[@brendabinau1187]

Great as always! You should introduce the wife and kiddos!

[@cmosphoto1]

Brenda they are a little camera shy...

[@brendabinau1187]

Kevin the Wood Chucker that’s ok! You have a great channel. Hopefully we will get to meet them soon! Carry on.

[@mikeycityify]

You had me at how to facial exfoliate with mud, and make a smoke house. Liked and subscribed.

[@cmosphoto1]

😀 Thanks for watching!

[@paulhewson4600]

Everybody needs a "Don",,,,,,great dude,,,,he digs and moves rocks,,,,

[@ModernSelfReliance]

Yes! Don is great guy and a good Friend!

[@luclapen306]

Love it the building the humour during quarantine these videos have been A great distraction keep up the great work

[@bhrywareing7131]

Awesome build!! Could you think about a little orchard of apples and cherries? That would secure more food and more smoking wood

[@cmosphoto1]

There are a significant amount of apple trees on the property already.

[@irenaoreskovic8339]

You are the most interesting builder on KZbin ,you funny ,and a fantastic funny man and build beautiful small buildings !!!!o yes and Mr.Dan he is great 😻🦤🦤🐖🐖🐕🐕🦃🦃

[@nicolehanshaw2783]

I love seeing the live edge of wood on all buildings

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Nicole!

[@candyslife160]

You are very talented Kevin. I’m taking notes on how you’ve built your stuff & I may try to build a root cellar myself in the future.

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks for watching!

[@gregwright392]

Outstanding! Your building some great items.

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Greg!

[@justinrochefort8369]

Great video! Don't tell Chris, but until he starts hunting again or doing wilderness challenges, your videos are way better!

[@cmosphoto1]

Fishing ain't fun for you? Thanks for watching!

[@PudelsRule]

I am spoiled to Kevin's videos - started with Kevin, he's the woodsman for me!

[@justinrochefort8369]

I do love fishing. But not sure why, most of Chris videos about fishing don't really do it for me. Don't get me wrong, I'm still going to watch them, but... For my own viewing taste, I like watching within a wilderness survival challenge. I really enjoyed Fowler's and Oven's 30 days wilderness challenge in the rockies...and there was a whole lot of fishing in that. I mention that cause I heard Chris is going up in the fall. Can't wait to see that!

[@barrydavidson525]

I always get a good laugh watching your channel Chris. Keep up the great work.

[@cmosphoto1]

I'm Kevin the bearded one is Chris.

[@jamesgoodman6243]

OUTSTANDING video. Wonder what's next Perhaps a Sauna with Hot Tub. Sorta like a Bathhouse.

[@cmosphoto1]

It's definitely on the list..

[@living6a916]

Your killing the game ! I thought I was creative, you are really using the game thank you

[@Ellcoupit]

great vid, looking forward to the log cabin the most

[@cmosphoto1]

Probably a winter build.

[@genekloszewski5484]

Fun to watch.. Nice job on the smoke shed, really convenient having a sawmill.. Good job guys!

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Gene!

[@craigculver1933]

Dude best new channel in my opinion, Was awesome to see you with Kris and Jeremy. Like I said last time just keep doing you, best of luck to ya.

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Craig!

[@adamgoddard3065]

That's awesome Kevin!!

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Adam!

[@mikegrayjr6527]

Love the smoke house now I wanna build myself one

[@cmosphoto1]

I encourage you!

[@shedtalksreloaded]

Keep up the great work Kevin, your making me crave fish!

[@ModernSelfReliance]

Smokey delicious fish!

[@BobBorakovitz]

love this channel - keep em coming!

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Jason!

[@frederickbierweiler8020]

nice smokehouse

[@PaulThomas-ex6ko]

An outhouse can be a smokehouse at times, but a smokehouse can never be an outhouse

[@cmosphoto1]

Lmao

[@YAHWEHtoHELL]

Your innuendos in each video crack me up...🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesgoodman6243]

Your pizza oven is Awesome. An idea is to find round or circular screen rings or even square. Most pizza makers have these to put the pizza or other things used to put pizza on while baking makes it easier to remove and keeps it the food off the ash or dirt. Also if you can find or build a stainless steel flat spatula with wooden pole attached to remove your baked items. Enjoy

[@cmosphoto1]

Gonna try to find one of those screens.

[@buttercups711]

Looking good! 😎 great job on smoker ,pizza oven is awesome too!

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Angela!

[@BlueTardis70]

Great job Kevin

[@ModernSelfReliance]

Thanks Worrin!

[@Mouse2677]

I hear its good for the complexion!!

[@drk218]

What a great job! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Love the cedar; it’s beautiful.

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Rae!

[@farzad_living]

Wow so beautiful ,,❤️😍

[@Furiouspenguin27]

Nice video! I enjoy your content

[@dogleg6669]

Another great build for the cabin. I'm sure Chris will use it alot. Full stop!

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks James!

[@johnjones1181]

Another fantastic project and full of humour, it makes great watching

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks John!

[@w4ame]

Nice smoker! Keep it up, the channel will do great.

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Andy!

[@murrayandru7527]

This channel is much the same as Gridlessness same kinda sarcasm and just plain FUN ! Take care thanks for Sharing.

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Murray!

[@ophiralong8147]

Your humour cracks me up so much. Love your content !! 👍🏻😍

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks for watching Ophira!

[@SuperNmolnar]

Building a Smoke House, Building a Smoke House, Building a Pizza OVEN ? .🙄 .. stop... what a great looking Smoke House. We are either going to smoke fish or burn it to the ground😱 lol .. Swearing with Kevin in the Forest .. works for me lol invite me I will join you lol. no video thou lol .... Thinking of doing builds like this in my back yard.... the neighbours are going to love me😎😎😎 all the best nice build thank you for sharing Cheers from Simcoe County Ontario Canada!

[@locksbog4270]

Good stuff Kevin! 👍😃✌️

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks!

[@lindaworsham3569]

You are awesome! Great Job on everything!

[@cmosphoto1]

Thanks Linda!

[@lindaworsham3569]

@@cmosphoto1 You have a good friend in Dan. You crack me up--loved your mud facial, Hahaha! Can't wait to see what you'll come up with next!