Re: Way OT: Old Refrigerator

Posted by Hal/WA on May 29, 2007 at 23:16:50 from (66.45.175.118):

In Reply to: Way OT: Old Refrigerator posted by Howard H. on May 29, 2007 at 11:30:38:

I don't know how old your Frigidaire might be, but I do know a bit about making them into smokers. You want to remove any plastic or rubber inside that might melt, but the door seals seem to hold up pretty well unless you really get it hot. The metal walls are fine, but you might want to remove the little freezer compartment, for extra room. The metal racks can be used to hang whatever you are smoking from.

The ones I have seen used old electric frypans for a heat source, sitting right at the bottom where it should be coolest. The control should be protected from anything dripping on it. Around here, they usually use apple wood for smoking, since there are lots of them in the area. I have always wanted to try hawthorn, to maybe actually find something the hawthorns are good for!

I also would attach a heavy padlock and hasp to lock the door closed, both to protect the items being smoked and to prevent children from getting inside. It is important that the temperature not be too hot or too cool when smoking, and obviously different things take different amounts of time to smoke. You might want to set it up so some smoke can escape, and so there is some airflow, but make it controllable.

Smoked trout is some of the best eating I have ever had. Makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Good luck!

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