How to Make an Oven Smoker
Foods that are made in a smoker take on a very distinct and rich flavor. Purchasing a commercial smoker can be expensive, especially when you consider that you likely wouldn't be using it everyday. Fortunately, it's not difficult to make your own inexpensive smoker. You can make a smoker from several different items, including an electric oven. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Obtain an old electric oven. It isn't necessary for it to function, or have knobs or burners. It only needs the standard oven racks inside.
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Remove the coil burners and covers from the top of the oven if they are still there. They should come out very easily.
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Drill a hole in the middle of the drawer at the bottom of the oven. The hole must be large enough to pass an extension cord through.
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Cut a hole in the floor of the oven compartment. It should be 7 inches in diameter. Use a small jigsaw with a blade that is designed for cutting metal. When you are finished, the oven compartment and bottom drawer should be linked.
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Insert a piece of metal duct into the hole. It must be 7 inches in diameter and fit snugly in the opening. The duct should be approximately 1 to 2 feet long.
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Place your oven an a solid, dry surface so it will be stable. Place a standard hot plate into the drawer underneath the metal chimney you created.
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Pull the extension cord from the hotplate through the hole in front of the drawer. Place a cast iron pan filled with your favorite wood chips on the hot plate. Plug in the hot plate and wait for smoke to fill the oven.
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Tips & Warnings
For better flavor, brine your meat for a few hours before you smoke it.
