sussexpoacher 45 Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Ive been toying with the idea of making my own hot smoker, apparently you can make one using an old biscuit tin so has anyone on here made/used one? any pics would be much apprieciated. ATB P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
juckler123 707 Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 (edited) Done it in field a few times like you say old tin with a lid sawdust in bottom bit of grilling stood on a couple of stones make fire let it die down put tin with fish in on fire wait till lids hot then open and eat Smoked trout in the summer and fresh smoked pike on a winters day is unbeatable Edited May 9, 2011 by juckler123 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sussexpoacher 45 Posted May 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Cheers Juckler, do i need any ventilation holes in the tin, or just place it as is on fire? ATB P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stewie 3,387 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 yes it can easily be done with a biscuit tin the last time i did it i laid out 6 bricks on they side in a square and built a small fire in the middle and when it was hot embers i put the tin on, lined the bottom with uncooked rice, tea leaves (out the bag) and brown sugar, put a leg and a wing of chicken on a rack id cut to size and ate it when it was cooked cant really tell you times or measurements as i made it up as i went along but sure you will find plenty on google Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BULLDOUG 199 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 yes it can easily be done with a biscuit tin the last time i did it i laid out 6 bricks on they side in a square and built a small fire in the middle and when it was hot embers i put the tin on, lined the bottom with uncooked rice, tea leaves (out the bag) and brown sugar, put a leg and a wing of chicken on a rack id cut to size and ate it when it was cooked cant really tell you times or measurements as i made it up as i went along but sure you will find plenty on google I use my BBQ as a smoker as well, its one of those round ones with the lids(with open and close vents in. L1 ive only ever used oak chippings but i saw Heston the mad chef using Tea, is it nice mate?? Just to add you will need air holes so it allows the smoke to breath and cinder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stewie 3,387 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) yes it can easily be done with a biscuit tin the last time i did it i laid out 6 bricks on they side in a square and built a small fire in the middle and when it was hot embers i put the tin on, lined the bottom with uncooked rice, tea leaves (out the bag) and brown sugar, put a leg and a wing of chicken on a rack id cut to size and ate it when it was cooked cant really tell you times or measurements as i made it up as i went along but sure you will find plenty on google I use my BBQ as a smoker as well, its one of those round ones with the lids(with open and close vents in. L1 ive only ever used oak chippings but i saw Heston the mad chef using Tea, is it nice mate?? Just to add you will need air holes so it allows the smoke to breath and cinder. yes mate its spot on you defo need sugar in it tho imo it adds some sweetness to the smoke!! all this talk of it has made me want some smoked chicken :laugh: ill do some over the weekend a take some pics for anyone interested and yes mate your right a few air holes are needed i forgot that bit and it doesnt hurt to line the tin with a couple of layers of tin foil to save scorching the botton of it Edited May 13, 2011 by lurcher1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BULLDOUG 199 Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 you defo need sugar in it tho imo it adds some sweetness to the smoke!! Well if thats not a good enough reason to spin a couple of supers off my Bee hives i dot know what is. Thanks for the tip ATB D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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