Dude, that was seriously the best stuffing ("dressing") I've ever had!t0mato said:Smoked stuffing. Hell yeah!
Where did all the pics go?!MikeUSMC said:Ok, I started with a Jim Beam barrel on Craigslist for $100
Sanded it down with a wire wheel on an angle grinder on the bands.
80 grit, then 120 grit, then 150 grit sandpaper "flapper" wheel on the oak
Cleaned it up nice
5/8" self tapping stainless screws (predrilled pilot holes) in every stave to hold the bands up, and to stop the barrel from falling apart when I cut the top off. This took FOREVER
Off comes the top, out comes the loose char. Smelled like smoky bourbony awesomeness
Little 14" Weber "Smokey Joe" for the bottom. I drilled a ton more holes in this for better airflow, and altered the legs a little so it would sit lower
Access door to refill water pan/charcoal
Four 3/4" threaded pipe air vents w/ caps to control the airflow. High-temp, food grade caulk in each stave joint
Somewhere along the way, after all the hardware was on (holes drilled), I was ready for paint. I love the textured look of this stuff. (Spray paint) "Forged Hammered Antique Pewter"
A coat of stain, and BOOM!
'MERICA.
Boss, let me know if you want me to delete any of the double posted pics. I'm not looking to get in trouble here
t0mato said:Photobucket eliminated their 3rd party hosting. Say goodbye to all of those pics.
Pics pick back up again on page 2, CAPCOM. Pretty much had to start the thread over after the Photosuckit incidentCAPCOM said:Where did all the pics go?!
Yeah? I want to get into smoking in the worst way this year but I don't want any second thoughts or regrets when I do. I seen a 99.00 smoker at Wal-Mart, just don't th ink that's the answer I am looking for.Walchit said:I need to stop clicking on this thread, Walmart has a 268 dollar smoker with my name on it
CAPCOM said:Yeah? I want to get into smoking in the worst way this year but I don't want any second thoughts or regrets when I do. I seen a 99.00 smoker at Wal-Mart, just don't th ink that's the answer I am looking for.
t0mato said:
Walchit said:Alot of the reviews say you need some sealant and some defuser for the heat, one of these days I will have a smoker
All at once?! Do you cater parties, or have like 60 people living at your house?CAPCOM said:Thanks but I like to do things in BIG ways. I would like the capability to do 6-7 slabs of BB ribs a couple 10lb pork roasts a turkey and say maybe 20-30 lbs of sausages and then some. At least.
Walchit, you might wanna think about looking into a UDS. I'm not sure if you're any good w/ power tools or not, but if you can handle a drill and a sander (and a few cans of spray paint), you should look up some UDS "kits." I've seen 55 gallon steel drums on Craigslist for as little as $25.Walchit said:The one I've been looking at seems like a decent one, I'm tempted