So last week, I'm over at the local Target store, perusing the seasonal aisle and considering buying a bigger smoker. I spy a nice looking horizontal unit with a firebox, but in my honest opinion, they want too much for it. ($120, and it's the same size as my current unit).
I look down...and lo and behold, they're selling the firebox separately!
"For use with Charbroil grills ONLY"
I think you all know where this is going. Here's the pics from 2 hours of plotting and scheming tonight:
Old Reliable. $60 at Target on clearance a couple years back. She's served me quite well.
The Firebox.
The template. Pretty straightforward.
Mounting holes. The one on the upper right was just a bit off, but not too much.
Four reinforced Ace brand dremel style discs later....
And the final product.
I'm currently using up some absolute Super High InTensity Albertsons charcoal in it right now, to burn off the oils used during production if nothing more.
Tomorrow....I'm smoking 10 lbs of baby backs. Oh how I love summertime cooking.
Oh, and if any of you are interested in picking up some tips and tricks, I have two suggestions:
http://www.facebook.com/MontanaPitBoys -- Facebook Fan page co-adminstered by yours truly
http://www.reddit.com/r/smoking -- I'd be surprised if you couldn't figure out my screen name there.