Do you enjoy smoking your meat? I mean, who doesn’t love homemade bacon or ham? After exploring the world of smoking meat here recently, I have to tell you I think everyone should have some type of a smoker and make their own meat creations. It is so tasty!

But how do you build a smoker? What are your choices for having a smoker on your property?

Well, after doing lots of research before building my own smoker, I’ve learned that there are lots of different options.

So I’m going to bring you the best plans and ideas for a smoker and/or smokehouse that the internet has to offer.

Awesome Smokehouse Plans and Ideas

1. DIY Cedar Smokehouse

This smoker is a beautiful option. It is constructed from concrete blocks and cedar wood. It has plenty of room to hang lots of meat.

Also, it has the option to store your wood for smoking on the side with a covered location. But the tutorial is what sets this smoker apart. It is very thorough and has lots of pictures to make the build a little easier.

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2. The 11-Step Smoker

This smokehouse is an easy option to build. It looks rustic, but will definitely do the trick. When people walk up on this smoker on your property, they just might think it is an outhouse.

However, it is really a simple wooden shed that is meant to smoke meat. The tutorial is thorough, so walking through the process should be simple. But this little smoker still has room for lots of meat too.

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3. 8×6 Smokehouse Plans

This is a really adorable style smoker. It has a concrete foundation and is finished out with cedar so it should last for a long time.

However, these are just plans that you have to purchase. But if you can build by just looking at something, then you could also use this smoker idea as inspiration for your own build. If not, you can always order the plans. They are inexpensive and are available for immediate download per the description.

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4. The Smokehouse Plans

These are literal plans to build a quaint little smokehouse that is sure to get the job done. The plans include a list of necessary materials.

Plus, it also shows how to build the smoker down below the actual smokehouse so you can use wood instead of propane or any other type of smoke material. The plans are detailed and easy to read so this should be a good option for most.

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5. The Smokehouse with Wood Storage

This smokehouse is a lot like the first one I showed you. It has a cement block foundation and is covered in cedar wood.

Plus, it has a nice covered area to store your wood. This smokehouse design has a little more finesse than the first option just with the different uses of hinges and knobs. Either way, it is still a really nice and very functional smokehouse option.

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6. DIY Pallet Smoker for Less Than $100

Are you working on a tight budget? If so, then you’ll definitely want to check out this smokehouse option. He uses pallets to construct the smoker.

Then he lines the smokehouse in heavy-duty foil to help with the smoking process. This is an inexpensive option with a great use of materials. You may even be able to build it for less depending on what you already have at home.

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7. The Brick Foundation Smokehouse

This smokehouse is simply meant to be used as an idea. Unfortunately, I can’t find where it originated from so there is no tutorial to accompany it.

However, if you are someone who can look at a picture and get an idea to build, then this might still be a great option. It is a very sturdy yet visually appealing smoker that a lot of people may find a great addition to their property.

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8. The Ana White Smokehouse

This smokehouse is actually the one that I loosely based my smokehouse on. I love the shed effect where it is petite enough to go on almost any size property.

Plus, it has the double doors which make for easy access when placing and removing the meat in the smoker as well.

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9. The V8 of Smokehouses

I really like the simplicity of the design of this smokehouse. It has a single door design with quality shelving inside too.

Then they added really nice smoke adaptors to make it a quality smokehouse. But this smokehouse was built from simple, untreated plywood which also makes it a cost-effective option.

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10. Smokehouse with a Porch

Would you like to have a smokehouse with just a tad more style than a traditional style smokehouse? Well then, you need to check this smokehouse out.

Basically, it has the traditional smokehouse design with a single door, wood sided, and shelving to smoke. But they amped it up a notch or two by adding a quaint porch to the front of it. It certainly makes this smokehouse appeasing to the eye.

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11. The Brick Smokehouse

This smokehouse would obviously be a little more costly than the wood style smokehouses because brick is usually more expensive.

Plus, you’d need to have some know-how in masonry work. But if you can afford it and know how to put it together, this would be a smokehouse that would probably last a lifetime. Plus, this design also includes a pizza oven too.

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12. The Cadillac of Smokehouses

This smokehouse design will have to be used as inspiration only. It does not come with a tutorial, but if you are someone that can look at a picture and use it for your own creativity, then this could still work for you.

So I’m sure you noticed the beautiful, rustic double doors on this smokehouse. Not to mention, the gorgeous brickwork as well. It would certainly catch a lot of visitor’s eyes.

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13. The Dutch Door Smoker

This smoker has a unique design. It looks like the typical ‘shed style’ smokehouse from all angles but the front.

However, things get switched up a little when you look at the doors. There are two doors on the front, but they are Dutch door style. Beyond that feature, the smoker works like most other DIY smokehouses.

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14. The Ugly Drum Smoker

Are you on a tight budget and think that there is no way you can afford a smoker? Well, think again! Thanks to this design, smoking meat just became very cost effective.

Also, it has a great tutorial that walks you through the whole process with wonderful pictures and instruction. It seems like a rather simple build.

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15. The Food Smoker

This smoker is a traditional design as well. It is a petite shed that was put on a cinder block base for security.

Then they ran a pipe out of the back to a wood smoker so the smoke would funnel up and cold smoke the meat. It is a very classic design that should work well for most meat smoking set-ups.

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16. The Smokehouse Shed

This smokehouse literally reminds me of a little shed because of the roof that slants backward. This is a good design because water should stay off of the smoker which you need since it should be built with untreated wood.

However, the rest of this design is very traditional. It has been a tried and true method for many years, so it should get the job done for those looking to smoke their own meat.

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17. The Clay Pot Smoker

This is a really unique idea for someone on a tight budget, who doesn’t have a ton of room for a smoker, or who just wants to smoke a small amount of meat at a time.

So you’ll use a clay pot and put a small amount of smoking material in the bottom. Then put a grate over top and place the meat on top. It is that simple.

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18. Gas Grill Smoker Transformation

Maybe you don’t have a lot of money to spend on building a smoker. Or maybe you aren’t the handiest person on the planet. So you kind of give up on ever having a smoker of your own.

Well, you don’t have to. Thanks to this tutorial, if you have a gas grill, then you can learn how to transform it into a smoker with very little cost. Cost-effective and simple…that sounds like a win all the way around.

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19. Cinderblock Smokehouse

This smokehouse is one that would be a sturdy option to smoke your meat in. It is constructed of cinderblocks and has a wooden door on the front.

Also, it has a pitched roof that looks like you could hang quite a lot of meat in this smokehouse. So if you plan on smoking meat for a larger family, then you might want to consider this option.

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20. Cold Smoker Conversion

You can purchase hot smokers pretty easily, but what if you like to cold smoke your meats instead? If so, then you’ll want to check into this conversion idea.

So basically, this conversion kit allows you to convert any hot smoker into a cold smoker. It looks pretty cool too.

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21. Whiskey Barrel Smoker

Do you want a smokehouse that is going to be a conversation piece as well? If so, then you’ll definitely want to consider this one.

Also, it would definitely add some charm to any backyard setting as well. Who says your smoker has to look traditional? Thanks to this design, it doesn’t have to be.

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22. File Cabinet Smoker

Do you have an old file cabinet that you don’t really have any use for? Before you toss it, read this tutorial on how to make it work for you again.

So you can actually use that old filing cabinet as a smoker. The drawers can be used for holding wood to smoke the food or the food itself. It is actually a really ingenious idea!

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23. My $20 Smoker

We wanted to build a smokehouse after realizing how simple and delicious it is to smoke meat. So we began looking for smokehouse ideas.

Then we took a few of the ideas we saw, utilized the materials we already had hanging around our property, and constructed a pretty unique but functional smokehouse for around $20.

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Well, you now have over 20 different options for building your own smokehouse. Surely there is a design that will work for practically any situation.

If you really love smoking your own meat than you should not miss this awesome  book called ”Carnivores Bible”

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But I’d like to hear your thoughts on the matter. Do you have a smoker or a smokehouse? What type of smoker do you think produces the most flavorful meat?

We love hearing from you, so please leave us your thoughts in the comment section below.

Source: morningchores.com

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