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  1. thebag

    Smokehouse Plans...

    Wow guys! Thanks for all the help! It's good to hear from folks who know. Cowgirl, it's almost like dejavu looking at your smokehouse! Except I want my coals directly unter my racks inside the cinderblock. With the gravel floor, I would just use my shop vac to get the ashes out after they cool...
  2. thebag

    What is up.

    Hi gang! I'm Dan, I live in Virginia and I love BBQ! I have one of those litte R2-D2 looking smokers but it's just not big enough. I'm thinking of building a charcoal hot smoker in the backyard but I'm still in the planning stages. Don't tell anyone but I get most of my good ideas from the...
  3. thebag

    Smokehouse Plans...

    Okay thanks! What is the main point of insulation? To keep the heat in or to keep the outside from getting too hot? I plan on mostly smoking chickens, ribs and roasts, maybe some jerky during hunting season... I live in Southeast Virginia so winter temps aren't too bad. I wouldn't be out there...
  4. thebag

    Smokehouse Plans...

    Hi all. I'm working up a plan for a smokehouse and need some professional opinions. I'm gonna start on the dirt, build a box 3 or 4 feet square out of cinderblock or retaining wall brick, 1 and a half or 2 feet high. Line the bottom with a few inches of gravel and that will hold my coals. On...
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