smokehouse

[firebird990]

i have some 4x8 galvinixed steel panels that i thought would make a nice size smokehouse.the inside would be line with plywood. the smoke and heat source will be wood pellets.what are your thoughts on this.has anyone here ever built one?

 

[frank001]

i have some 4x8 galvinixed steel panels that i thought would make a nice size smokehouse.the inside would be line with plywood. the smoke and heat source will be wood pellets.what are your thoughts on this.has anyone here ever built one?

I wouldn't use plywood. Who knows what kind of glue they used that could off-gas and get into the meat.

 

[willymakeit]

This
My GGF's smoke house was just raw oak.

 

[firebird990]

thanks frank001 i never thought that out to well

 

[firebird990]

i like the oak idea,im trying to cover up the galvinized steel.would paint for a bbq work ya think.

 

[6768rogues]

When I saw "smokehouse", I thought of Cheech and Chong.

 

[tarmy]

I know welding on galvy material releases some very nasty chemicals...maybe some research on the temp it is safe to use for intended (food or edibles) purpose?

 

[firebird990]

im hoping for a smoker that i dont get over 200 degrees may 300 max,but most things i smoke dont need more than 180ish.

 

[matt_i]

180° is roasting, not smoking.
80° is smoking.

Lol, the meat won't even cook below ~200F air temp...I target 225F chamber temp when smoking pork butts.

I'd recommend materials like raw wood and plain carbon steel. A little hot rust never hurt anyone

 

[bad_idea]

Galvanized is not good for use with food. How much meat are you smoking to justify an entire building for it?

 

[Showkey]

180° is roasting, not smoking.
80° is smoking.


An old gutted one door refrigerator is the best thing you can do for yourself.
Cabinet is pre-made, adequate and easily lined with your choice of anything but plywood.

I'm going to suggest some YouTube videos be watched about smokers and smoking.

So Far All I've really gathered is that you're trying to salvage some galvanized.
Don't salvage the galvanized...

Coldsmoke vs hot smoke

A general rule of thumb: Cold-smoke ingredients to impart a smoky flavor to food that doesn’t need to be cooked (e.g., dairy products like butter or cheese) or that you plan on cooking later, on the grill or in the oven; hot-smoke ingredients to both flavor and cook them (e.g., meats).


https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/55599/whats-the-difference-between-hot-smoking-and-cold-smoking/

 

[Marctrees]

Wealth of info - Smoker Builds Subforum - and Smokehouses Sub Sub Forum

Marc

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forums/smoker-builds.197/

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/forums/smoke-houses.200/

 

[MushCreek]

True cold smoking can be used to preserve meats, such as hams. Even hot smoke would be way too cool to activate the zinc fumes.

 

[gbfan10]

The place I just purchased has a dedicated smoke house on site. It is made out of metal and looks like a small car port. It has a temp gauge and a small fire pit in the middle. I am not sure how to run it yet.

 

[ynned]

Pellets for the smoke? Don't they contain glue, or at least some kind of binder that might be iffy to eat?

 

[nes999]

I know welding on galvy material releases some very nasty chemicals...maybe some research on the temp it is safe to use for intended (food or edibles) purpose?

It won't begin to off gas until 450 degrees.

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[Marctrees]

The question about galvy has been asked and answered a thousand time in the link I gave.

Marc

 

[sqznby]

Man I wish I knew more about smoking (food).
I did some work for a guy who built this crazy smoker, basically built a shed out of hardwood. Dug a ditch to fit cinder blocks and used the holes in the blocks to run the smoke into the bottom of the shed. At the very beginning of the ditch he dug a big fire pit with a block top. I'll see if he can send me some pictures. Better yet. Google "shed style smokehouse" you'll get some awesome ideas. Plus the links above are a wealth of knowledge.

 

[firebird990]

they make pellets for bbq