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RBLusthaus:
Hi guys

Looking to make some jerky, lots of jerky.  I am looking for some advise on what to build in the yard, smoke house wise.  I am thinking electric, for the set and forget benefits, and would like it to be mobile, so I can put it away when not in use. 

I could build a wood box with doors and vents, with a heating element in the bottom, but am worried about the box catching fire.  As temps for jerking meat range between 150-180 degrees F, I am not worried about fire when making jerky.  That said, if I go to all this trouble, I might as well make a box capable of really smoking meats, and at the higher temps required, I am worried about the wood box and the possibility of fire. 

Anybody built there own smoker?  Anybody have some tips for making jerkey?  Should I give up on the idea of building out of wood?  All advice welcome.  Thanks.

Russ


   

Stoker:
I've built a few.. I would suggest gutting a freezer or fridge and using a hot plate.. A double burner is best one small one big (Walmart)...
I got a bunch of fridge racks from a repair guy that was just recycling.. A meat probe for a temp gauge in the door..
Here's mine I built a few years ago..
It's built on a 4x4 wood pellet.. Portable if you got a forklift.. almost 7' high.. 3 5/8 metal studs R-12 insulation 5/8 drywall.. outside is 3/8 plywood.. sided and roof is shingled..  Steel door and frame...  Best thing all scavenged from the dumpster at different jobsites..
The heat.. Propane fired.. A gravity furnace out of a old truck camper.. Great thing about this is temperature regulated.. Also installed a fan for air circulation.. No hot spots.. CHEAPEST bath fan you can buy.. Controlled by a dimmer switch for ultimate temperature control..
The pics

Stoker:
Some more....

Can be scaled down.. You get the idea......
Thanks Leroy

Ed Brooks:
here is a look at the one I built. I use a fire in it. i have a foundation under the 2 1/2 block and then extend it up about 6 more feet.

Stoker:
That looks awesome Ed.. I miss my brick one I built at my last place..
Thanks Leroy

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