Is this too far gone?

[JLeonard]

forktender got ya covered. Of course you can always get a "smoker box" from wallyworld. Basically just a SS box with a lid and holes in it. For a quicker smoke (like your steaks) I'll use it with chips. For a longer smoke (pork butts, ribs, etc) I use a CI skillet and chunks.
Jim

 

[cmayna]

My Masterbuilt gasser is used more for cold smoking as compared to using heat. No gas baby!

 

[SmokinEdge]

I watched a video one time of a guy in Alaska smoking fish, mostly artic char and salmon, he had a big smokehouse like mine 3x3x7’ he used a propane burner with CI pan about 15” and would fill the pan full of alder pellets. Man did it make the smoke. I’ve never done it myself, but this is an option as well.

 

[forktender]

Could I use tin foil with a few holes poked in it?

Yup, I've done it thousands of times. I used a double layer of heavy-duty foil or an old foil pan smashed to fit.

 

[yamalube]

Do I need that heat diffuser anymore?

 

[yamalube]

This is what she will look like

 

[SmokinEdge]

This is what she will look like

Looks perfectly fine to me.

 

[SmokinEdge]

But use the CI pan as the diffuser.

 

[yamalube]

But use the CI pan as the diffuser.

Okay. Thank you.

 

[bigfurmn]

Or spend a couple bucks for a new one??? I'm all for saving what I can but when it's more work and a pain in the butt to get in line, I'll personally get a new one. Propane smokers on Craigslist around here are about $50.

 

[yamalube]

Or spend a couple bucks for a new one??? I'm all for saving what I can but when it's more work and a pain in the butt to get in line, I'll personally get a new one. Propane smokers on Craigslist around here are about $50.

Well I need a new grill. And I need a new smoker. So, I have come to the conclusion that I want and need a grill smoker combo!!!! Any suggestions?

 

[DougE]

If you don't need a huge grill, a Camp Chef pellet grill with the add on sidekick bbq box might do it.

Sidekick Sear and More | Camp Chef

Where are our match-matchy folks. Match your stainless steel Woodwind lid with this sleek Sidekick + Stainless BBQ Box. Perfect for all Camp Chef pellet grills.

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[dtash]

My heat diffuser was also completely rusted. I took an old frying pan with the same size opening. I cut the bottom off with an angle grinder then held it in place with extreme heat epoxy. works like a champ