subject: Building a Smokehouse [print this page] Out of all the designs that I have seen around, a concrete block smoker is hard to beat. It is very practical and can be made in any size without any tools. If an outside space is of little concern, such a smoker may be the perfect answer to those who would like to try smoking meats. Concrete blocks are inexpensive, commonly available and in many cases can be picked up for free. Imagine a child building a house from Lego blocks. This is how the smokehouse is built but with concrete blocks which are 16x16x8 inches. No mortar or foundation are necessary, unless the smokehouse will be of huge proportions. A piece of cardboard, plywood, or a burlap sack is placed on top. Smokesticks can be placed on top or at any height by offsetting blocks. A separate delivery channel is attached to the main chamber, also built from concrete blocks. It is a fully functional smokehouse that can be disassembled as easily as it has been built.
