Garbage Can Smoker

[hickspanic79]

I was just wondering why you would build something like that? Build a real pit, they look better and there's a good chance you wont get poisoned with toxic fumes. Just a suggestion.

[Geewillickerz]

No, Let me repeat..... I guess that means I know there is a good reason why no cooking utensils or items that come into contact with food are "galvanized"

That is proof enough for me to not eat food prepared near galvanized metal, but apparently not proof enough for you not to stop subjecting yourself and your family to the chance that it is not good. Sooo you are the one who can choose to keep exposing you and yours or spend your time searching for more proof.

[Geewillickerz]

You can do your own research on this topic if you wish. But let me ask you this... Why do you think that you cannot buy any pots, pans, stoves, utensils, or any object used for food preparation or even contact with food? This is enough evidence/proof for me to think that it is not a prudent choice. I would not chance it with my family or friends unless it was FDA approved....

[gastar2000]

@Geewillickerz So , I guess that means you couldn't find any proof on that either. If you make claims like that be sure you can back it up.

BTW Heat ducts are made out of this same stuff and they can get even hotter than this smoker ever would.

[Geewillickerz]

My question is... are you still alive? Galvanizing being heated will broduce poisonous gases that will make you ill or mayhaps dead!!

[gastar2000]

@Geewillickerz Please send me a link to where you can prove that its true that if you heat it below 250 degrees that its dangerous. I have not used this smoker in many years because people say things like this but they cant verify it.

[pecorino69]

I like they Madonna in there over lokkin the whole schpeel! AWESOME VID!

[oopoo64]

would you like carcinogens with your ribs?

[Jack70903]

galvanised init ? bad idea to burn tht m8 loada zinc lineing on it its toxic

[theguysontheweb]

Never boil ribs, smoke'em baby smoke'em!

[Venturaz]

i wouldn`t eat anything from that galvanized can...

[joeirish30]

Do you have to boil the ribs first?



[gastar2000]

@joeirish30

I have never boiled my ribs.

[dukelemoyne]

I was looking for instructions on building a trashcan smoker, and you provided that. But a soundtrack by Django Reinhardt?? That is just too, too cool. Thanks.

[reefrunner9]

Haven't heard Reinhart in a long time, nice touch..let the good times roll........

[discovertreehugger]

I put one together with a twist and it works KILLER and UNDER $20 see my vid, "WOJECIRE" Your right, low and slow baby thats BBQ!

[wow1022]

before you start cooking with the trash can burn something inside of it to get rid of most of the zinc

[WorldStove]

YUM!

[mahsalti]

this is a great idea!

[gastar2000]

They Say it has to be over 500 degrees

for galvanized metal to become toxic. Who "they" are I dont know. I plan on retireing my smoker just to be safe. My Hotplate died and I have not been able to find one that gets hot (200 degrees) like my old one.

[wojecire]

I got one from walmart that will get upwards of 400 degrees at full power. but instead of using a garbage can I use a large clay pot. only made it a few weeks ago and have only cooked on it 3 times but so far it works great. I spliced in a dimmer switch for easy temp control.

[Mikef05316338]

I spent ages making my smoker at home, and i was so proud of it untill i heard about this thing with the galvanized metal and i then didnt use it to be on the safe side. Does anyone know how i can check the safety of it officially so i don't accidentally poison myself! lol! I was proper gutted when i found out, its a right good looking smoker as well!

[rompn4x]

Love the song

[Gtbomb]

what is the real purpose of a smoker? some one tell me im looking to buy one and im a big bbq guy

[WorldStove]

Originally smoking was a way to per serve the food. Beef jerky was meat that needed no refrigeration. Now people do it because it tastes super yummy. Hope this helps answer your question.

[chunk651]

if you were a big bbq guy, you would know about a smoker

[gastar2000]

Maybe he means he likes to eat BBQ??

But how do you plan on buying something that you dont know its purpose?

[wojecire]

some meat like brisket and pork shoulder have lots of flavor but have LOTS of tough connective tissues between the strands of meat. So the idea is to cook it "low and slow" 200-250 depending on the meat for many many hours. up to 18 or so on a large pork shoulder. This breaks up that connective tissue and makes it super tender. the reason for doing this in a smoker vs. oven is you get the flavor of the wood you are smoking, it just adds to the flavor of the meat.

[HipHop101Tv]

I use 2 liv in 1 of dose Garbage cans now i got bigger place...big green dumpster

[salpi23]

awesome job!!! very creative and low cost. Kudos to you sir:)

[ravensfan365]

dont wanna sound like a jerk...but you need a drip pan, so the meat juices don't drip on the hot plate...can you adjust the tempature on the hotplate?

[gastar2000]

Sometimes I use one if something is really fatty, I think you can see it in some of my other clips. Yes the tempature is adjustable. If you look at the front top of this can I rewired and relocated it so the knob is on the outside of the can. There is no need to adjust it really, its always going to be on high to get you ideal heat.

[Krait99]

How did you install the door (I assume it's to replace the wood chips from the side, yes?

[gastar2000]

I just drilled some holes into the can and used small hinges with bolts and nuts, screwed the other side right into the wood door, and add a knob.

[kld2006]

There is no problem with it being galvanized. Food are smoked at very low temperatures. Usually never higher than 225 degrees. If you are that worried, just seal the inside with a high temperature paint made for grills.

[dandotlangdon]

Excellent job. I made one a year or two ago. I had some problems with heat retention (even to the magic 250 F mark) during colder/windy days so I ended up putting in a second electric hotplate. I get good heat control by turning one or both down or just unplugging one. One thing I didn't do was install a door to put in fresh wood chips. My buddy ran over my can with his truck so I've got to start fresh with a new can and the leftover parts, but I'm thinking I'll go with a door this time.

[whiterastafarian]

zinc is the chemical used to galvanize metal when heated it becomes zinc oxide (the gas not the sunblock) and the draws carbon to become zinc carbonate both gases with cook into your food and both gases are poison, more so when inhaled, i don't know of any studies involving ingestion. this would of course be subject to how much gas is actually being released by the conversion shouldn't be that much Zinc involved to begin with. and hey, if your reading this then your not dead yet right.

[shotgunbikes]

This was the first thing I thought of when I seen the can. I wouldnt suggest using charcoal as the heat would be greater and that galvey would most likely burn with it. But I love this video I think people have forgoten what grillin is about and this goes to show you dont have to spend a thousand bucks on some dolled up machine to produce good food. Thanks for the great video Gastar

[cronic67]

ive been a chef for 15 yrs made 1 just like yrs cost 30 dollars still working thanks for postin gastar2000

[captncaveman81]

make sure you dont get a galvanized can...

[gastar2000]

Cptcaveman, What is the danger of a galvanized can? I'm not sure but I think the one I'm using is slightly galvanized. The inside of it is coated with layers of smoke now though.

[amendezx]

Gastar 2000,thank you for the quick response on the music. The grill is very cool also!

[gastar2000]

The Rack is a Weber replacement that you can get at any hardware store it is held in place by coat hanger wire bent in the shape of an S there are 4 small holes in the can that these fit into.

[neurogee]

What kind of music is that?

I woudl reall appreciate the song or artis...

Thank you.

[gastar2000]

This kind of music is Gypsy Jazz.

The song is "Dinah" performed by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.

[llbutman]

jerry! this is cool! can't wait to see you and B again! coo video! love ya!

[1jim4406]

cool!!!!