How do I turn my fridge into a cold smoker?

How do I turn my fridge into a cold smoker?

Overview of Project

1. Clean the fridge.
2. Decide intervals for shelving/hanging.
3. Cut and attach slats to allow fitting of removable metal rods.
4. Cut metal rods to size in desired quantity.
5. Create and fit the chimney.
6. Apply sealant to any gaps or holes.
7. Fireproof bottom of fridge for use with smoke generator.

Can you turn a freezer into a smoker?

To make the freezer function as a smoker, it will need vents. Use a drill to carefully add six holes on the top of the freezer, as well as three on each side. To create heat, put a double-burner hot plate at the bottom of the freezer. You’ll need to create a hole large enough for the cord and plug to exit the freezer.

Can I cold smoke in a fridge?

The short answer is yes, you can build a cold smoker with a working fridge as previously alluded to.

Can you turn a fridge into a smoker?

Secondly, this a simple DIY project you can do at home. All you need is an old refrigerator, some charcoal, wood chips, drill, old pipe, metal bucket, source of power and you can build your cold smoker! With cold smoking, you’re not cooking food as with hot smoking, like on charcoal or pellet smokers.

Can you use a fridge for a smoker?

An old refrigerator can make a great home smoker because they are well insulated and heat quickly. The large doors make for ease of loading food items. The racks can also be used (metal only.) Food can be placed on them, or hung from them, depending on the type of food you are smoking.

How do you make a smoker out of an old freezer?

To create heat, put a double-burner hot plate at the bottom of the freezer. You’ll need to create a hole large enough for the cord and plug to exit the freezer. When using the smoker, you can turn the hot plate on low. Take a wood chip box or a metal pan and fill it with the wood chips you’d like to use to smoke meat.

Can a fridge be used as a smoker?

Fridges are large, well-insulated spaces that are sealed and perfect for holding smoke. They keep internal temperatures constant, and perhaps best of all, they are really easy to come by. This section will detail the steps I used to convert my fridge.

How many chickens does a fridge smoker hold?

The ‘conventional’ smokers out there hold 2 chickens maybe 3, unless you get the deluxe smoker for $400 that holds 6-8. Fuuey! Make your own! From start to finish this cost us $108 total, including the fridge. This cute bad boy does about 15 chickens at once, and has area to smoker an entire deer for jerky and hang large sausages and bacon.

What’s the easiest way to build a smoker?

The ugly drum smoker is about as basic and easy to build as it gets. The plan here is to turn a 55-gallon food-grade drum into a smoker in just a few hours, with minimal work and no welding. The first thing you need to do is source your drum.

Can a 55 gallon drum be used as a smoker?

Lets get started. The ugly drum smoker is about as basic and easy to build as it gets. The plan here is to turn a 55-gallon food-grade drum into a smoker in just a few hours, with minimal work and no welding. The first thing you need to do is source your drum.