I go hunting in South Ga a few times a year and wanted a smoker that would fit whole pigs. Built this offset out of an air compressor and it turned out great. The firebox is insulated with ceramic fiberglass so she just hums along and uses way less wood than you would expect.
I did my first whole pig a couple weeks back. Brined it for 3 days in curing salt Prague powder #1. Put it on at 6am at 250 degrees and sprayed it with pineapple juice and brown sugar mixed every hour or so. I smoked it to where the thick parts of the animal temp checked at 195-205 (I wanted it thoroughly cooked because it's a wild animal). It was done right at 8pm.
It turned out fantastic and the whole party enjoyed it. Next time I will try just spraying it with oil as I've heard it'll come out less black and more golden colored.
PS- that sledgehammer head was lying the shop so we used it as a counterweight for the door
by Milsurp_Hunting
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You doing that with the Mosin Nagant good job my brother
I’m thoroughly impressed by this smoker and I’ve killed 3 hogs in the last couple weeks and now I want that smoker.
Lol
Wow, now that is a smoker in search of a LARGE tailgate party! Impressive work.
Damn right, you did! I dig the sledgehammer.
Excellent work
I commend you.
That sledge hammer is hilarious!
Impressive job on the build!
How does the hog taste to compared to a farm raised hog? Can you automatically taste the difference? Does it have a strong game taste?
Whole pig got a hole in the pig.
Beautiful work!
Out of curiosity, how is the layout under the grates considering the smoke stack is on the same side as the fire box? Is the heat/smoke forced to travel the length of the pit under the grate then come out the opposite side of the fire box only to then travel the length of the pit back to the stack?
Man I can only dream of achieving something like this! Great job my dude!
Excellent,!
Ahh the craftsmanship. And I love it when people arent afraid to post hunting pictures to show the before and after lol. Beautiful job all round bud!
Love that counterweight!
I love the sledgehammer counterweight. Also, is that a Mouser you’re shooting?!
Masterful job
I love you. I want your pig. 🐷❤️
Did you build your own fridge too? 😀 Nice work, looks great!
You’re doin the lords work
Beautiful work there, sir!