How to build a smoker out of a freezer the right way

If you like to barbeque and want to know the right way on how to build a smoker out of a freezer with a freezer unit then today I want to share to you some of the tips you can easily follow through so that you will be able to smoke your favorite meat by using your old or used upright freezers.

6 steps on how to build a smoker out of a freezer the right way

#1. First there are some cleaning to do and you can start by cleaning the inside of you chest freezer using a soapy water, watch out for any debris or dust so be sure to clean the inside and the outside of your freezer.

#2. The second thing you need to do is to cut its insulation using a knife.

#3. Buy yourself a grill racks and put it on the shelf grooves inside the freezer so be sure to measure the width first so that it will fit perfectly.

#4. Make a hole on the top of the freezer as big as your fist palm that will serve as a smoke hole to let the smoke out, also create a hole with the same size on the bottom side of the freezer.

#5.  Now you need to put the hot plate on the bottom of the freezer and then put the cord through the holes you just created and connect the cord to an extention cord.

#6. Now just put the meat on grill rack you just installed on step #2 and close the door.

I hope now you know how to build a smoker out of a freezer  and just be careful because some riset stated that  using a freezer to barbeque is not safe because it may contains cadmium. Please share your comments on chest freezer reviews and don’t forget to read our previous article about how to drain a chest freezer the right way.