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Build a Smokehouse: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-81

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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).

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.

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.

Build a Smokehouse: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-81 (A Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin)
A skiny little book but if you want to build a smoke house it is a nice one to have. I wish i had it fourty years ago before i tried to build my first smoke house. It would have not have burned down if I had followed the advice in this little book.

It is what it says it is. Basic instructions on building a smokehouse. They provide several types starting with simple to a permanent structure. It's a nice straight forward pamphlet.

Basic design of the building of smoke houses. Does give detailed instructions on how to "build" a smoke house. Should have included functioning of a smokehouse. What is mising is the operation of a smokehouse - controlling smoke, temperature, fire, damper techniques.

Great Book, very cheap and full of very helpfull infomation, to cover every budget.

Good book, but no novel, keeps things very basic and doesn't go into detail about parts that could improve finished product.

I got this book for ideas on how to build small buildings about the size of a small smokehouse and was trilled with the ease of illustrations and simple "How to" instructions. Everything is here to include materials list for your project. I completed our little smoke house with my son in about two weekends. The building will be around for years to come!

A must know book if we are to survive a future where there will be no food at the grocery stores.