Build a Smokehouse: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-81 [Paperback]

Ed Epstein (Author)

Book Description

Series: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin | Publication Date: January 10, 1981

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

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From the Back Cover

Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.

About the Author

Ed Epstein is a contributor for Storey Books titles including: Build A Smokehouse. A Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-81

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (January 10, 1981)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882662953
• ISBN-13: 978-0882662954
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

69 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just about the only smokehouse info source readily available, November 25, 2001

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Hannah Bear "wordsindeed" (New England, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Build a Smokehouse: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-81 (Paperback)

I did an extensive Internet search for information about building smokehouses, and this book kept coming up as just about the only source of information currently in print. Its low price recommends it as a good source to begin with, although we found out the hard way that there's a section in the smokebox plans that's a bit confusing (When you put the front frame on the box, be sure to put the 2x3's on flat, attaching them through the 2" side). We also felt the structure is improved with the use of screws instead of nails, and by reinforcing the front frame with angle brackets.

Putting that aside (cut more wood), this succinct book gives the basics for putting together several forms of smokers of various sizes, and some beginning fundamentals of smoking meats. If you want details about the smoking process, though, we'd recommend you look at other books that really focus on technique.
No book about smoking meats seems to be complete, but this is the best we've found about building a smokehouse or one of the smaller alternatives (box or barrel).

68 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Build a Smokehouse, April 2, 2000

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"seaglass8" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Build a Smokehouse: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-81 (Paperback)

If you plan to build your own smokehouse you need this booklet! It gives a brief overview of what smoking is, how a smokehouse works, and exacting plans for building a hot smoke pit,a barrel smoker, a box smoker, and a full sized smokehouse with concerte floor. The construction diagrams are easy to follow, and this small booklet even has a great marinade recipe.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars worth the money, March 8, 2005

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J. P. Jones "Lost_Philologist" (on a boat... somewhere.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Build a Smokehouse: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-81 (Paperback)

this book is all a beginner needs to gain a full understanding of self sufficiently smoking and curing meats. short but an excellent read full of practical knowledge.