Has anyone ever used a barrel with rebar to burn wood in? The idea is the burnt wood turns to coals & it falls to the bottom, then you scoop it up with a shovel & put it in your smoker, either in the firebox or right below the food grates. There’s a bbq joint here in Texas that does that, according to a video I saw. Just wonder what the flavor profile would be like. Anyone ever tried it?
I use one to feed my Lang often when my wood supply is vast. Makes for a nice clean blue smoke and provides consistent temperature. If u use this method exclusively, it may take away from a heavy smoke flavor if that’s what you’re after. Hope this helps!
John "JR"
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Hell yeah man, it’s especially nice this time of year with the cooler weather. Nice roaring fire in the barrel and a rolling pit? Can’t ask for better!
Yes, with my WSM. I just removed the bottom section and placed it on blocks and shoveled coals under - some guys do this with those homemade hog smokers made of concrete blocks. Fun, but time consuming!
Time consuming... I have a KBQ. That thing is the definition of time consuming. If I have to shovel coals every 30 minutes instead of poking my kbq firebox every 5 minutes, I’m good
I’m going to give it a try. Found some positive comments on another forum. I’ll report back. Thanks!
Yes, with my WSM. I just removed the bottom section and placed it on blocks and shoveled coals under - some guys do this with those homemade hog smokers made of concrete blocks. Fun, but time consuming!
ls1m Well there you go. I personally enjoy cooking this way, and if I could convince my wife to build a monstrosity of a cement block cooker in our backyard then I'd do a whole lamb this way...
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