EPISODE 7: MAKING A SMOKER FROM A GARBAGE CAN MATERIALS NEEDED Metal garbage can with tight fitting lid 6 thin metal rods Hammer and awl 3 racks (to fit into garbage can) 1 metal pan (to fit into garbage can) smoking chips (hickory, mesquite or something similar) Method: Building a backyard smoker is really simpler than you might think. All you need is the materials listed above and the will to smoke some meat. To begin, about 3 inches from the bottom of the garbage can, poke holes that will enable you to suspend the metal rods and place a rack on top of them. On this rack will be your fire. About 4 or 5 inches above this rack, follow the same routine you did with the bottom rack. This rack will hold the second pan filled with liquid. 4 inches above this rack will be your cooking rack. Follow the same procedure and your smoker is ready for use. Build your fire in a chimney smoker and dump the coals on the bottom grate. On the second grate, place the metal pan with at least two inches of water or another flavorful liquid like beer or wine. Put on the top grate and place the food in the center over the water pan. Add your wood chips to the coals or the smoker pan through the door. Cover the smoker. Cook according to recipe.

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