I wouldnÂt suggest a drum smoker for a number of reasons, but mostly because the metal is too thin to last any length of time. If you do make one, however, I would make sure I knew what all has been in that barrel. It could have previously contained a substance that could be toxic, and that could transfer to the meat you cook. You can find a decent New Braunfels style smoker for under $200. Here is a link that might be useful: New Braunfels Smokers

I have an old gas grill that I never use but keep on hand in case of extended power outages, such as after an earthquake. I tried smoking in it using wood chips and was never happy with the results. We have a Masterbuilt electric smoker and use it at least twice a month - mostly to smoke boneless turkey breast, sausage, and chicken. I never buy smoked turkey, now that I can smoke my own. The electric is extremely easy to use and comes with an instruction book that has been all we needed, in terms of a smoker cookbook. I would definitely replace this smoker if it got destroyed or broke down. We also smoke in the Big Green Egg, but that requires a lot of attention and cooks at a higher temperature. Lars

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Here is Steve’s page on grills and smokers.I didn’t see it there. https://barbecuebible.com/product-type/grills-smokers/ If you lived around me, I’d let you used my smoker. I got is for free off CL about a year ago. Used, in good condition. Even bags of wood chips. It’s not the same model, but sort of like this. We have it outdoors, covered I saw someone selling a smaller electric Masterbuilt smoker, new looking for $50. As for reviews — I usually peruse the most negatives first, then move up to midlevel. I look at photos from users. However, you often have to keep perspective. Sorry if I seem cynical, but some people don’t take care of things, or they are numb and dumb acting, or do not even glance at directions. Some people would try using a Kitchenaid mixer for an outboard motor in salt water. I love the color of this thing: I think I asked you before: would you like to primarily grill or smoke? Do you have a place to keep it out of the rain or bad weather? And it sound like the meat eating, game watching, testosteroners would not be likely to help you move it, tend it, clean it? I’m sorry if that is the case, but I bet you’re not alone. If that’s the case you can treat yourself to something convenient, even if pricy ;) You can drive over to Texan Tex’s BBQ and Smoke Take Out and fill up. But, I bet you want the freedom to develop your own recipes. My DH can be unwenthused about my extensive projects. (I admit, I’m a bit of a handful and we have different styles). I have set about having him feel an emotional and problem solving interest in a couple of areas. I have B**ching back pain and it cramps my stlye and limits my ”on” time. If not fo that, I’d be eager to fiddle with the smoker. But staying bent over ain’t my thang. So I did the marinade/rub and as I was doing that asked if he’d check out the smoker — function, temperature accuracy and go over the manual. If I am uncomfortable (pain), I have little patience. I usually need to get other things done as well’ So, by default and by some design, he became the pit master (whatever). Maybe you could confiscate the cable bill. Let is go unpaid for a few months. Maybe service will be cut off (right around the time your guys are searching for methods todo you in). So, you’ll be wanting to grill and smoke? For yourself plus at least two grown fellas stuck to recliners, watching sports as the lawn is overgrown? You need to have fun too ;)