Smoke-cold smoked do-it-yourself

For the construction of such a smokehouse made of brick, we will use a small land plot 4 m long.

So, the site is selected (in our case on the slope), and now you can start the land works. Let's start with the fact that to create a chimney you need a pipe with a total length of about 3 m and Ø150? 200 mm. If so, what is its length? If 2.9 m, then do not worry. It’s just that the distance between the holes needs to be done so that the edge of the pipe does not reach the brickwork, but is inside it. Simply put - make the distance between the pits 25–30 centimeters less than the length of the existing pipe.

The furnace should be at the bottom, so under it the foundation pit is made so that its width will be 50 cm, length 70 cm, and the depth - a pair of spade bayonets.

On the higher part of the slope (well, if the difference in the location of the pipe is at least 50 cm), dig a hole 60 × 60 cm for the manufacture of the foundation for the smokehouse. Depth - a pair of bayonets below the location of the pipe. (It may be less - it all depends on the type and density of the soil, to which you have dug, but it is unnecessary to make a foundation on black soil).

By the way, we still need clay, so we need to put it separately from the ground.

Dug out the pit, check how the pipe goes down and if it has not progressed to its length. If everything is in order, then you can continue to work.

Now we will fill in the dug pits with concrete. Under the smokehouse - flush with the pipe (or slightly lower). And for the firebox - 10 cm below the pipe.

After the concrete grabs, proceed to the manufacture of the furnace. Knead low-fat solution of clay, lay it on the foundation. From above, along the length of the entire firebox, we will lay down the refractory brick, laying it flat on the clay mortar so that the base is under the pipe. This pillow will be the base of the firebox, so we will build a firebox on it, as shown in the photo.

Some people prefer to use a cement-sand mortar for masonry, but this is not the best option, since the connection between the bricks will be broken if the heating is too high.

Having laid the walls, we will provide good heat transfer from the pipe to the ground, sprinkling it with clay. By the way, if there is no suitable pipe, then the chimney can be laid out of red brick.

Well, if the cast-iron door is in advance, then the size of the firebox is adjusted to it. After installing the door cover the oven. We had a plate of a suitable size, but if there is none, then you can lay down the armature and make a cover of refractory bricks.

Now we proceed to the manufacture of the tubular base under the smokehouse. Its size is 50 × 50 cm, and the laying will be done with a simple red brick on cement-sand mortar.

Such a structure should work. The height of the base is slightly above ground level.

Perform a trial kindling - everything works fine!

Now we proceed to the manufacture of the smokehouse, the dimensions of which will be 60 × 60 cm.

For the manufacture of the frame we will use 4 × 4 cm bars. On the finished frame in a vertical position, we will nail the first layer of the boards. Install a metal chimney on the roof. In this case, the tree does not need protection against fire, as the temperature of the smoke is very low.

Since we have planned that the products will be suspended, then on the sides you will need to fix the boards with the cut-out slots for metal bars.

As a second layer, coniferous wood paneling will be used; we nail it in a horizontal position. The same goes for the door. Such a device will help minimize smoke losses.

Also, in the previous photo you saw a pin sticking out of the door - this is part of the thermometer. Its dial is located outside, so you can control the process of smoking.

It is time to put everything together, for which it is necessary to fix the smoking shed on the brick well. We remember that the base was made 50 × 50 cm, and the cabinet was 60 × 60 cm. This was done deliberately so that water does not get into the base of the base. For its fastening we will use metal dowels, fixing through the lower bar to the brick base. There is also an alternative option - to attach metal corners to the base, and a cabinet to them. All available slots are plastered with mortar.

At the end of the work, it remains to open the wood with a protective agent and cover the roof with a professional sheet or metal tile. It remains to be tested.

Cases are different, so it is better to be safe, putting a metal grid on the base - even if some product falls off the hook, it will not fall to the bottom, and its smoking will continue on this protective device.

We have already talked about which tree can be used for smoking. Do not neglect the advice of people who have been preparing food in this way for many years. Kindle stove.

The smoke goes well, so you can close the door, not forgetting to control the temperature inside the smokehouse.

Do not forget to check the firebox and toss firewood.

And so, the process of smoking is completed - the products are ready to eat.

The space around the smokehouse can be improved by making a path.

To assemble the smoke generator, we used 4 tin cans of pineapples and a piece of copper tube. Were also purchased 2 sgona on a quarter-inch with nuts and 4 metal straps on the size of the cans.

In the bottom of the bank will make one hole for sgon.

The second hole of smaller diameter will serve as a igniter.

The third hole is made by the size of the copper tube of small diameter opposite the first hole.

A little later we will look at how to improve this design. If you choose the second option, this hole (and the copper tube itself) will not be needed.

One of the sgonov will be inside the bank, reaching its edge.

In it, the grinder will cut a groove 4 cm long and about 8 mm wide, as shown in the photo.

The copper tube should not fit tightly in the drift.

And it should not be short.

After fixing the first move, fasten the second one to it and insert the tube.

In order to prevent the groove from clogging with sawdust, we will install a metal shield of thick metal (from a pipe) from above. This protection must be above the rail, so its fixation can be ensured by bolting the support bolts to the bank in the right places.

By placing inside the shield, you can move on.

The generator itself will consist of three cans, and the fourth will be cut into strips, we will wrap the cans with them and fasten them with clamps.

If the need arises, the tube can always be extended, but we advise you to use a coupling for the connection, and not a nut.

For our design, we will use an aquarium compressor with an adjustable amount of air supply.

Now poured inside the chips.

Turn on the compressor and ignite the chips.

By adjusting the depth of the copper tube, we perform the adjustment, ensuring that there is as much smoke as possible.

Everything works perfectly!

Now we will look at how this model can be improved, since this alteration will help reduce the temperature of the smoke.

You can also take care of that the ash poured out of the generator, and not accumulated in it. In this construction there will be no inner tube - the thread is screwed to the edge of the jar, and in order to avoid sawdust, we will make a petal of tin from the inside, making many small holes in it.

From the bottom to the jar, fasten the twisting lid from the glass jar with two bolts, and then we drill a number of holes.

It will be enough to insert the jar, slightly turning it, and the hermetic ash collector is ready.

As we have already warned, in this construction there will be no copper tube, air will be supplied through the external discharge.

To do this, use the purchased (or used) fitting to release air from the brake system (preferably from a domestic car, since it is cheap). To do this, it is necessary to drill a hole in the sgon, and, having selected a suitable tap, cut the threads. In the upper part of the valve there is a side opening, if it is small, then it should be drilled to Ø2 mm. After screwing it in, the hole should be directed towards the smokehouse.

This fitting is specially made so that during pumping the brakes on it you can pull the rubber tube, so there will be no problems with connecting the hose from the compressor.

Now you can fall asleep chips and burn it.

Tests have shown that the system runs smoothly, producing the right amount of smoke.

The fish is macerated and ready to smoke. In order for the brining and soaking process to occur evenly, the products must be completely immersed in the liquid. In our case, we achieved this by flattening the fish with a plate.

The gas generator is connected to our small barrel (or large saucepan) and ready to run.

Although cold smoking produces little fat, it is better to install a suitable container at the bottom to collect it.

In order to be able to hang the products, we drilled 4 holes in our tank and inserted thin fittings into them.

If it is cool outside, then the tank can be slightly heated by an electric stove so that the temperature inside the smokehouse becomes acceptable.

A thermometer installed in the tank will help control the smoking process by adjusting the temperature inside it.

The fish was put on old skewers, from which plastic handles were removed.

Now we fill in our gas generator chips.

Cover with a lid, turn on the compressor and ignite the chips.

From under the unsealed lid, thick smoke appeared.

Through the window, intended for ignition, it is clearly seen that there is a good heat in the gas generator.

Now you just have to wait, periodically adding chips and monitoring the temperature inside the tank.

Smoking is done, and now the fish is ready to eat.

As a smoke chamber, we will use an ordinary packing box of a chainsaw, carefully wrapped with tape.

Inside we will fix the frame of the bars, and we will stretch the rows of wire on it so that the fish can be hung.

It looks like a gas generator.

It is loaded with wood chips and set on fire.

Instead of a lid, we use a trimmed disc from the grinder, and close the hole in it with a metal ball, which will also serve as a weight. In order for smoke to not enter the room through such a cover, the edge of the pipe must be cut off very precisely.

To check whether there are chips and smoke in the gas generator, it is enough to remove the ball and look inside.

Well, if you move the cover, you can see that there is plenty of smoke.

The author of the project installed a viewing window in the smokehouse to monitor the process.

The idea turned out to be empty, because of the thick smoke inside the box, it is impossible to see anything, even highlighting a flashlight.

A pipe from a vacuum cleaner is used as a chimney.

The chimney turned out to be long and curved, but this did not affect the operation of the gas generator.

The second end of the pipe is inserted into the furnace.

It is necessary to check that all the oven doors are tightly closed and there is no air leaks, otherwise the gas generator will not work.

The traction is ensured by the fact that the chimney of the stove significantly rises above the room.

At the end of the smoking process, the tape is cut, and the casement flaps open.

Low cost, and we have delicious food.

For the manufacture of the furnace was used old household gas from liquefied gas.

Found and the old refrigerator. We turned it upside down, removed the compressor and set to work.

In the bottom of the cooling chamber it is necessary to make a hole for connecting the chimney. To do this, they outlined a circle of the required diameter and drilled a number of holes in the line with a Ø4 mm drill.

Then make a hole in the inner lining.

If the thrust is weak (and this can also happen because the chamber is leaking), a fan can be inserted in the bottom that pulls smoke from the firebox, feeding it to the smokehouse.

In order to be able to regulate the force of thrust, and the temperature inside the chamber, you can connect the fan through the voltage regulator.

In the upper part (in the photo it is from the bottom), we will drill a lot of holes so that smoke can escape through them.

Outside, too, make a hole for mounting the exhaust pipe.

Fix the tube.

That turned out to be a smokehouse. Now you need to install the structure higher and connect with the furnace.

The length of the pipe turned out considerable.

Now we will put firewood and melt the firebox.

Smoke goes well, so you can smoke.

Having suspended the products, we will install a tray or bowl into which the fat will drain. We close the door and wait for the allotted time.

As already mentioned, the balloon needs to be properly prepared.

Now you can start applying the markup.

It is convenient to mark round details, having attached the metal meter.

Now you can begin to cut in the cylinder hatch using grinders.

It is advisable not to go beyond the markup, but in this case it is necessary to pry the cut-out part with a crowbar in order to extract it.

This is what should happen. As can be seen in the photo, the cut was performed near the welds - where the metal is thinner.

A “sole” is welded at the bottom of the container, thanks to which it becomes stable. Since we do not need it, we will cut off this part.

We will use the receiver from the truck as a smoke generator. It does not contain explosive vapors, so you can cut the door without preparation.

On the same side where the door is cut, on both cylinders we cut openings, the radius of which should be as close as possible to the diameter of the other cylinder.

We check how tightly they fit together, and if necessary we adjust.

Now all the seams need to thoroughly boil.

Welded hinges.

Doors should open without sticking, and when closing tightly enter the opening. By the way, from the inside you can weld a stop, if the door falls inside.

From the end of the receiver make a hole for the valve.

It will be small, as it is needed in order to regulate the flow of air into the smoke generator.

Then we take a larger piece of metal and make a valve out of it, fixing it in the upper part with a bolt and nut. It is not necessary to tighten the fasteners, since the valve needs to be moved from time to time, changing its position, therefore, tighten the locknut over the first nut.

The flap should move to the side with some force. As you can see, a plastic handle is screwed to it, but practice shows that it is also very hot, so you can weld a piece of bar.

We are engaged in the manufacture of the chimney, welding it at an angle of two pipes. As for the corner, it does not need to do 90? ? it must be deployed.

Apply the markings on the balloon, outlining the pipe scriber or marker.

Drilling such a hole is very tedious and expensive, so it is better to do this with a cutter. If there is none, then many people cut a hole with an electrode, setting the welding machine to the maximum current.

After the pipe is inserted, its position must be adjusted and then welded.

It is very convenient if the covers are fixed handles on a wooden base, because when you touch them you will not get burned.

Legs and a table were welded to the smokehouse, on which it would be possible to put dishes with products prepared for smoking. Inside, we will install the grate from the old refrigerator, bending it to the size of the bottle.

It remains to charge the smoke generator, put food on the grid, and you can smoke. It is important to monitor the smoke generator - firewood or wood chips should smolder and not burn.