tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post366970386307191290..comments2024-03-08T23:01:02.107-06:00Comments on Cowgirl's Country Life: Building a cold smoker (smokehouse)cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comBlogger208125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-83750323125806200552022-10-17T07:20:27.956-05:002022-10-17T07:20:27.956-05:00Good to see thisGood to see thisLouishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09542166710364228454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-29115229694369261712022-07-05T05:07:43.303-05:002022-07-05T05:07:43.303-05:00niceniceJoseph Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09526143992268590616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-12010307830697784192022-04-07T13:04:10.842-05:002022-04-07T13:04:10.842-05:00Hello Cowgirl,
In 2011 on a project a coworker ...Hello Cowgirl,<br /> In 2011 on a project a coworker was talking about making a smoker. He got me interested and showed me a wedsite that offered great suggestions and ideas. After that job was over the initial excitement had passed and I would frequently tell myself I should build a smoker. I could remember there was a Greta site I had seen, but the only thing I could remember was it was a Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00032712961682729022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-1092967179028039772015-10-11T22:26:35.022-05:002015-10-11T22:26:35.022-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.belonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460887667872529335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-87987950034470190582014-04-07T23:27:06.978-05:002014-04-07T23:27:06.978-05:00Thanks Jeff! The pipe is 5' long. I does cool ...Thanks Jeff! The pipe is 5' long. I does cool the smoke before it hits the house. I also have a damper in the pipe for more control when needed.<br />Thanks for stopping by. :)cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-15367098317534682962014-04-07T12:54:44.931-05:002014-04-07T12:54:44.931-05:00Great site Cowgirl. How long is your smokepipe.......Great site Cowgirl. How long is your smokepipe.....I assume that is the primary method of cooling the smoke before it reaches the smokehouse? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18276034052792294457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-33359229472789238892014-01-29T10:27:48.978-06:002014-01-29T10:27:48.978-06:00SouthernMan, your bacon looks absolutely delicious...SouthernMan, your bacon looks absolutely delicious!! Thanks for the photos. :)cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-50463121304987357412014-01-29T10:01:35.705-06:002014-01-29T10:01:35.705-06:00Southernman that's Great!!
A bit of soaking in...Southernman that's Great!!<br />A bit of soaking in cool water after the cure and before the smoke will get rid of any salt.<br />(you probably already knew that)<br />Really happy to hear your house is finished. I remember the in progress pics...looked fantastic! :)<br />Thanks for letting me know, I appreciate it! cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-54412240843907500892014-01-27T15:48:56.879-06:002014-01-27T15:48:56.879-06:00Hey, Cowgirl!! Long time no see! Got my smoke hous...Hey, Cowgirl!! Long time no see! Got my smoke house smoking and just came out with some great bacon! Guess I'll have to up those blood pressure meds! A little salty but took the hickory smoke well, good color and tastes fantastic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-82398223597105656372013-11-11T18:15:02.784-06:002013-11-11T18:15:02.784-06:00SouthernMan that's great! I would love to see ...SouthernMan that's great! I would love to see pics of your build. <br />If you have the time, contact me using the form at the bottom of my blog. Then I will be able to send an email address for you to send the pics.<br />I'm happy to hear my smokehouse inspired you. :)<br />Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it SouthernMan. cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-41019371107118380572013-11-11T15:42:47.654-06:002013-11-11T15:42:47.654-06:00Cowgirl, your smoke house has inspired me for a wh...Cowgirl, your smoke house has inspired me for a while now. I have built my own-a little bigger (6' X 6') but am using your ideas for racks/rack holders. Would love to send you a pic. Thanks for doing this...I will be asking your advice as I begin to use it! ..Southern ManAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-78159838322028800962013-10-17T11:35:26.553-05:002013-10-17T11:35:26.553-05:00Russ I'm SO sorry I didn't get a reply to ...Russ I'm SO sorry I didn't get a reply to you sooner! Your comment was mistakenly placed in the spam folder.<br />Yes please feel free to use any ideas from my smokehouse build for your build. The only thing I would do different is add more shelf hangers. It's easy to fill the smokehouse up fast.<br />Other than that it's worked out great for me.<br />I retreat the outside every cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-89389107853344637102013-10-08T09:57:10.875-05:002013-10-08T09:57:10.875-05:00Hello Cowgirl,
I'm just getting started build...Hello Cowgirl,<br /><br />I'm just getting started building the little smokehouse and mine will be slightly different in dimension, the roof, and the base configuration. I got to thinking, after you having used yours for a while, is there anything major you would change? Also, do I need your permission to copy most of your design? I promise to give you full credit for the original design.<br Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-42859027764888685462013-09-03T13:38:22.247-05:002013-09-03T13:38:22.247-05:00Chet you're very kind...thank you!! I apprecia...Chet you're very kind...thank you!! I appreciate you stopping by my blog too. Hope you're having a great day. :)cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-86774535378657120702013-09-03T13:20:49.683-05:002013-09-03T13:20:49.683-05:00the whole thing is just awesome and another exampl...the whole thing is just awesome and another example of the fine work you do.Chet Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01770437763475558780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-46434720533411493792013-07-31T17:15:07.163-05:002013-07-31T17:15:07.163-05:00Jean-Francois, I forgot to mention.. Apple and Map...Jean-Francois, I forgot to mention.. Apple and Maple wood is great for flavoring. I usually use hard wood for my heat and put small chunks of apple or maple on the coals for flavoring. I do not have access to many trees here so I use what I have on hand.<br />If you have hardwoods like oak or hickory, they are great for smoking too. You could save your apple and maple for flavoring.<br />Just a cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-29960291769608027492013-07-31T17:06:32.786-05:002013-07-31T17:06:32.786-05:00Nice to meet you Jean-Francois! I am glad to hear ...Nice to meet you Jean-Francois! I am glad to hear that my smokehouse post was helpful to you.<br />Would love to see pictures of your smokehouse if you get the time.<br /><br />I understand what you mean about the size. :) I sometimes wish mine were a bit bigger. When I start loading it with goodies, I run out of room pretty fast. :)<br /><br />I use whole logs with no problem. I let them burn cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-10729710791803572842013-07-31T13:17:34.248-05:002013-07-31T13:17:34.248-05:00Thanks for the info on your blog! I have just buil...Thanks for the info on your blog! I have just built a similar smoker following your instructions... built it from recycled pallet wood boards. It is a sight to see! In the past I was using smaller smokers and I kept on having to get a bigger one everytime, this one should suffice at 40in/36in.<br /><br />Just a quick question about getting smoke from the firebox: can I use full/split logs to get Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04944273527470891420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-4653203230341002632013-04-21T23:04:15.052-05:002013-04-21T23:04:15.052-05:00Thanks Mark, I appreciate you stopping by!Thanks Mark, I appreciate you stopping by!cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-19579658403747087712013-04-21T15:17:14.934-05:002013-04-21T15:17:14.934-05:00Pretty Incredible Blog you got here. Another great...Pretty Incredible Blog you got here. Another great find from the bbq-brethren site I will have to take some time and really go though it over the next few weeks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-53420849673778983012013-03-19T23:22:56.311-05:002013-03-19T23:22:56.311-05:00Hi Marty!
I've not had one bit of condensation...Hi Marty!<br />I've not had one bit of condensation in the smokehouse. The inside of the roof looks as new as the day I built it. <br />I use a cool, thin blue smoke....no billowing white or dark smoke.<br />Hope you have great luck with your build. Looking forward to seeing pics! :)cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-33039635244539945392013-03-19T20:21:11.043-05:002013-03-19T20:21:11.043-05:00Hi again CG
Do you get a lot of condensation on th...Hi again CG<br />Do you get a lot of condensation on the inside of your smokehouse? Like on the ceiling? Is it enough to worry about?<br />Thanks!<br />MartyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929910447660354438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-52765197078290743522013-01-23T22:19:38.192-06:002013-01-23T22:19:38.192-06:00Robin thank you! The house isn't air tight but...Robin thank you! The house isn't air tight but I did go around the outside top and used a food grade high heat caulk to fill in a few larger gaps.<br /><br />I received your message via email... am behind on getting them answered but will do that asap. I've been tied up for a couple of weeks.<br />Thanks so much for stopping by my blog, I appreciate it. :) cowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516076315691432589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-58439823699676931372013-01-22T07:41:45.729-06:002013-01-22T07:41:45.729-06:00Cowgirl-my first post! Enjoyed reading the above-g...Cowgirl-my first post! Enjoyed reading the above-great questions and answers. Wondered how/if you sealed the joint between the rafters and the top wall plate? If so, how?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516940939413771830.post-27237904055815612282013-01-12T07:00:41.672-06:002013-01-12T07:00:41.672-06:00Hi Cow girl, I just found your blog now and love t...Hi Cow girl, I just found your blog now and love the cold smoke house you built. You said you also use it for curing, so you can make billtong and jerky in this just by hanging the food stuffs there without the smoke? I am from england and am looking into making one of these.<br /><br />Is there any chance you could email me a list of materials for this project and a step by step guide on how to Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791141967525400828noreply@blogger.com