Lady Liberty

[BigTurtle]

I'm an old hand at smoking meats but never to old to learn new techniques. I have purchased my retirement smoker. She was finished on 9-11-18 hence the name as She was born on the 17th Anniversary of 9-11. I had the hammers welded on for handles for personal reasons and as a reminder. Give a listen to Steve Earle's hammer song or Pete's Hammer. Anyway, 3 rack barn door, 4 rack rib smoker, insulated fire box, 36 inch Grill up front. I'll post more as I finish the other things I'll add to her.

 

[BigTurtle]

Right side wood storage.

 

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In the "box" to the right side of the wood storage area will be sinks for wash, rinse, sanitize and separate hand wash. Water supply tank and gray water tank and pump underneath.

 

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There will be a propane Insta hot tankless water heater and up front a Bayou Classic style burner for chili or deep frying pot or........

 

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L.L. is strictly a stick burner smoker, grill. No propane assist for wood starting or temp maintaining.

 

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Bayou burner not on board in this picture but tank holding strap is.

 

[gmc2003]

Nice looking unit. Have fun using it and don't forget to show us pics of it in action.

Chris

 

[BigTurtle]

Will do.

 

[SmokinAl]

That is one fine looking rig!
You do nice work!!
Al

 

[BigTurtle]

I paid someone else to build it. I'm the wood fire, smoke and meat guy.

 

[daveomak]

Nice smoker... Very nice planned additions...

 

[BigTurtle]

Nice smoker... Very nice planned additions...

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Thx. Can't wait to get my hands on it to break it in with hickory and oak. Ribs and butts will be the first on it. Wings and brisket after that.:)

 

[BigTurtle]

Tender mesquite smoked brisket with just enough bite resistance.

 

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This was Give away brisket to the neighbors.

 

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Pulled pork sandwich.

 

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Sorry that I committed the offense of posting this in the wrong section.

 

[BigTurtle]

Tomorrow I will go pick up Lady Liberty. I am beside myself with happiness. I love to cook. I was robbed of my successful brick and mortar BBQ joint by an ex and a bitter divorce but I am stronger. I am good at what I do but the good folks in these pages are very insightful and informative. This is quite a bit of personal stuff but important to me and I'll only include it once. I lost my younger brother to colon cancer in June so I implore you to get your testing done. We, he and I, have labored our lives away because that's what we were raised to do. Not at what we loved but at what pays the bills. Food is my passion. Pleasing others is rewarding. You folks feel the same way I'm sure from reading your posts. Steve Earle has a song about "Laying the Hammer Down" and my brother never got to do that. So my door "handles" are in remembrance of his hard work ( and mine). A labor of love is not labor at all. Thx for allowing me into these pages and for listening. Enlarge the pic and you will see the hammers welded to the doors for handles.

 

[BigTurtle]