20" Pipe RF Smoker

[sqwib]

Everything is Quite impressive, you sir have Mad Skills all around.

 

[geothermal]

 
Everything is Quite impressive, you sir have Mad Skills all around.

Thanks SQWIB, I'll take that as a compliment. But I couldn't have done it without plenty of help from the great folks on this site.

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Brrrrrr, was a balmy 5 degrees this morning! Had 10" of snow last Friday. Been too cold for any of it to melt as of yet. I'm ready to move to Hawaii!

 

[lendecatural]

 No kidding! Where's Global Warming when you need it. I can't believe how cold it's gotten down South already. What's December-February going to bring?

We will likely get a few more days in the 70's but it always seems like we get several in the 20's before Christmas but this seems a bit early. At least the deer should start to rut early if this keeps up.

 

[thechuck]

Len, light snow on the ground and it's been in the 20's-30's here in KS... and the rut has already begun!

Geo... this is an amazing build!

 

[geothermal]

 
Len, light snow on the ground and it's been in the 20's-30's here in KS... and the rut has already begun!

Geo... this is an amazing build!

Thanks TheChuck! Good to see some deer hunters on here. I'll be heading even further North next weekend for opening day.

Should be a frosty season with snow on the ground, which is always a good thing. Good Luck to all you deer hunters out there.

Anybody ever smoke venison?

 

[thechuck]

Just had some smoked backstrap last week in fact... can't wait to try some different recipes myself soon!

 

[JckDanls 07]

How's the smoker working out ?? Think I might "borrow" most if not all of your design if you don't mind ??

 

[geothermal]

How's the smoker working out ?? Think I might "borrow" most if not all of your design if you don't mind ??

The smoker has worked out great. Much better than I could have ever asked for. It is very easy to keep any temperature you  want

and it's a great conversation piece. Of course you are welcome to use my design. I got a lot of the ideas from other similar threads here as well. Let me know if you ever have any questions.

Thanks

George

 

[bladebuilder]

That was a great build! Really enjoyed the process, well done, and thanks for sharing!

 

[geothermal]

Millionaire's Bacon - For all you Bacon lovers out there (Who's Not, right?) We watched United States of Bacon last night on "Destination America" and couldn't resist trying this recipe. I didn't use the smoker cause it's about zero degrees right now. Just used the oven.

I had Bucky's Fine Meats & Sausage, LLC in Mukwonago slice half of a whole slab at just over 3/8". Great butcher by the way. He gave me a good deal on a whole 12lb slab for $3.99/lb.

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• geothermal
• Feb 27, 2015

Lay out the bacon on a rack inside a tray.

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• geothermal
• Feb 27, 2015

Add a generous amount of course ground pepper.

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• geothermal
• Feb 27, 2015

Dusting of Cayenne Pepper.

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• geothermal
• Feb 27, 2015

Pack the top with a layer of Dark Brown Sugar.

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• geothermal
• Feb 27, 2015

Sprinkle Red Pepper Flakes on top. Will post the finished product later. Cook at 250 for 3-4 hours. It will be a late night and possible heart attack to follow.

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• geothermal
• Feb 27, 2015

After 3 1/2 hrs we have Bacon Candy. OMG, and I never say OMG. We ate half of it before retiring for the evening.

Had a cold bite in the morning but I think it's better hot out of the oven or at least warmed up.

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• geothermal
• Feb 27, 2015

 

[killerb468]

Your build has so much WIN!!! it is simply sexy. And that bacon jerkey if off the hook, did you back it covered or right into the oven after seasoning?

 

[geothermal]

 
Your build has so much WIN!!! it is simply sexy. And that bacon jerkey if off the hook, did you back it covered or right into the oven after seasoning?

Thanks KillerB! I put it right into the oven afer seasoning. If I did it again, I'd probably cook it at 275 for 3 hours to make it just a little more crunchy. Next batch this weekend. It's addicting, like Bacon Crack.

 

[sphumbard]

That is one awesome smoker!!!!

 

[geothermal]

 
That is one awesome smoker!!!!

Thanks sphumbard! Finally starting to warm up here so I can get get back to smokin.

 

[gary s]

That was "is" a very neat smoker   I know you get a lot of comments

Gary

 

[sphumbard]

It is time to start smoking! Have mine fired up right now. Putting on some ribs shortly.

 

[geothermal]

 
That was "is" a very neat smoker   I know you get a lot of comments

Gary

Thanks Gary!

 

[gary s]

I have a friend in Dallas who had a bull smoker, he has since sold it, but it was neat looking   This was at a BBQ Comp. in Meridian, TX

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• gary s
• Mar 16, 2015

 

[geothermal]

 
I have a friend in Dallas who had a bull smoker, he has since sold it, but it was neat looking   This was at a BBQ Comp. in Meridian, TX

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• gary s
• Mar 16, 2015

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing. I might try to get into some local competitions around here this year, just for fun of course, I'm no professional..