Welcome to my first ever post in any forum!
I’m in the early design stages of a smokehouse build (specs to follow) I’d like to get started on it in the spring. I’ve spent hours upon hours sifting through the thousands of post on this subject but I’m still having trouble making my mind up on a heat and smoke source so I thought I’d reach out to this great community to get some input on the subject.
As far as the structure itself, I’m leaning towards the design that Dave put together in 2013: http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/140513/daves-smokehouse-part-9-test-runs Depending on what heat/smoke source I decide to go with my design could change. The bottom line is, I have a blank canvas with lots of options.
I want the option to either cold or hot smoking anything I want. I also like the idea of feeding it and leaving it. I’ve stick smoked for a long time so I understand what it means to be married to your smoker. At this point I’m thinking about installing the Big Daddy Pellet Pooper for a heat source and going with an AMNPS for smoke. However, I am struggling finding good information on the Big Daddy Pellet Pooper. I did read somewhere that it is difficult to maintain a low temperature in the 140 to 160 range with the PP because it generates too much heat. This would be an issue for me.
I also thought about going with a 2000 watt heating element and an AMNPS. The only issue here is getting the 240-volt circuit to the smokehouse. It would be difficult but not impossible.
There is also the option of propane as well but this requires more maintenance with keeping the gas bottles full and there is the safety concerns that come with using propane. I’m not 100% against it but I am a little concerned about this option.
Specs:
Heat Chamber interior dimensions: 30”x30”x72”
Wall Construction 2x3 fire retardant lumber
Wall Insulation: Fire resistant rock wool
Interior wall skin: Durock Cement Board
Exterior skin: Cedar
Foundation: CMU or Concrete slab
These are just some of my thoughts at this point so I’m am very open to anyone’s opinion and or recommendations.
I’m in the early design stages of a smokehouse build (specs to follow) I’d like to get started on it in the spring. I’ve spent hours upon hours sifting through the thousands of post on this subject but I’m still having trouble making my mind up on a heat and smoke source so I thought I’d reach out to this great community to get some input on the subject.
As far as the structure itself, I’m leaning towards the design that Dave put together in 2013: http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/140513/daves-smokehouse-part-9-test-runs Depending on what heat/smoke source I decide to go with my design could change. The bottom line is, I have a blank canvas with lots of options.
I want the option to either cold or hot smoking anything I want. I also like the idea of feeding it and leaving it. I’ve stick smoked for a long time so I understand what it means to be married to your smoker. At this point I’m thinking about installing the Big Daddy Pellet Pooper for a heat source and going with an AMNPS for smoke. However, I am struggling finding good information on the Big Daddy Pellet Pooper. I did read somewhere that it is difficult to maintain a low temperature in the 140 to 160 range with the PP because it generates too much heat. This would be an issue for me.
I also thought about going with a 2000 watt heating element and an AMNPS. The only issue here is getting the 240-volt circuit to the smokehouse. It would be difficult but not impossible.
There is also the option of propane as well but this requires more maintenance with keeping the gas bottles full and there is the safety concerns that come with using propane. I’m not 100% against it but I am a little concerned about this option.
Specs:
Heat Chamber interior dimensions: 30”x30”x72”
Wall Construction 2x3 fire retardant lumber
Wall Insulation: Fire resistant rock wool
Interior wall skin: Durock Cement Board
Exterior skin: Cedar
Foundation: CMU or Concrete slab
These are just some of my thoughts at this point so I’m am very open to anyone’s opinion and or recommendations.
