Stainless steel smokehouse: how to choose?

Stainless steel smoking sheds are a type of smoking equipment. Many people love smoked products, so they often wonder how to choose the right model. The first step is to familiarize yourself with the features and advantages of the design.

The stainless steel smokehouse has a list of advantages, due to which this product is a favorite subject for smoking.

The advantages include the following qualities:

• high level of strength;
• long service life;
• low susceptibility to soot;
• hot and cold smoking options;

• model mobility;
• construction is considered safe;
• rust resistance;
• ease of care;
• simple instructions for use.

Each smokehouse contains the following components:

• smoke chamber;
• firebox;
• chimney.

The following items can be attributed to the auxiliary elements:

• door;
• control devices;
• lattices with hooks.

In the smoking shed from a stainless steel there can be a hydrolock, which many people call a hydraulic lock. He is responsible for preventing air masses from entering the smoking chamber itself. He also does not allow ingress of smoke and odors from it. The first property eliminates the ignition of sawdust, and the second provides convenience in the manufacture of smoked products at home.

Such products are always mobile and lightweight.

They contain:

• sealed metal box equipped with handles;
• a cap with a pipe for exhaust smoke (on sale are flat, semi-oval and triangular versions);
• two grids, which are located on two levels;
• There may be a thermometer in the lid.

Firebox with chimney in smokehouses with water seal are not present. Sawdust with chips are placed on the bottom of the chamber. Exit smoke is provided by a hole in the lid.

Home smokehouse can be of different types. On sale there is a two-tier or single-row construction, the grilles of which are made of stainless steel grades. Since the material does not rust, products do not stick to it, which indicates ease of maintenance. On sale there is a round smokehouse. Usually it is used for cold smoked or hot smoked at home. It has a small size, thanks to which it is easy to place in the kitchen.

Popular rectangular products with water seal. They are easy to use, have a small size, due to which they can be used as a camping smokehouse for fishing trips, barbecues and other activities. Also, ordinary home versions are made of stainless steel, equipped with a tight lid without a water seal. Such models are characterized by a cylindrical shape. Also on the market there is a vertical smokehouse made of non-magnetic steel. The material has an identical composition with steel, which was popular in the USSR.

All models on the market have a pallet. It is an essential element of the design, as it protects the chips from the juice from the products. In the absence of a pan, you will encounter a situation where the juice will begin to smolder and ruin the whole cooking process. In the manufacture of smokehouse steel sheets are used, whose thickness is 2-3 mm. If the wall thickness is less than 2 mm, the product will become deformed when heated and will quickly fail.

The sizes of the smoking shed from a stainless steel are considered as advantage of these products. You can choose any size and weight that suits your goals. The optimal dimensions of products with hydrolock are: 500 * 300 * 300 mm with a weight of 12 kg.

Smoking sheds from a stainless steel let out different trade marks. When choosing, you should carefully read the characteristics of the models, as well as examine customer reviews.

Finnish has received a lot of positive feedback. brand name Hanhi. The manufacturer offers a model Hanhi 20 l, which is a modern stainless steel product. Smokehouse can be used at home and in nature.The device is equipped with a water seal, thanks to which the kitchen will not be filled with smells of food. Using a bimetallic thermometer, you can monitor the temperature. This model is quite common, as evidenced by numerous customer reviews. Users are pleased with the price-quality ratio, as well as the convenient form of the device, ease of use and care.

Smokehouse from the Finnish company "Suomi" conquered the market and pleased many people. The manufacturer offers its audience stainless steel products, whose thickness is 2 mm. This condition excludes burning of products. Satisfied consumers note that the device smokes without smoke, smells are not felt when cooking at home. Models of this brand are suitable for cooking on any stove. Smokehouses retain their attractive appearance throughout the entire period of operation.

Domestic manufacturer "Eden-smoke" sells these products, through which everyone can engage in hot or cold smoking. The brand has been on the market for over 10 years and offers its audience the bestvariations of stainless steel smokehouse, among which everyone will be able to find his own version. The company has its own production in Moscow, due to which it is possible to carry out an individual order according to customer drawings. Buyers like an individual approach, so they often turn to this manufacturer with their own sketches. A lot of positive reviews received a model with a water seal from non-magnetic steel grade Aisi 201. It has a matte surface.

You can make your own device for smoking from stainless material. For work you will need to carry out cutting of stainless steel on the size you need. You can choose any parameters that are required for your use. If we talk about the size of the average smokehouse, in which two chickens can be smoked at a time, or two rows of shins or fish can be arranged, must have the following dimensions:

• length - 700 mm;
• width - 400 mm;
• height - 400 mm.

After you cut the steel, you will need to make a seam.Use argon welding for these purposes. The lid must have openings for smoke to escape. Lattices should also be made of stainless steel. Grease receiver should be located above the container with sawdust. You can equip it with legs. This is much more convenient than creating shelves that make cleaning difficult. To prevent the rear walls from deforming from exposure to high temperatures, choose sheets with sufficient thickness, and also ensure that the welding is of high quality.

Carrying out these actions, you can create your own smokehouse, which will serve for a long time and delight tidbits of chicken, sausage and other delicacies.

It is possible to install the smoking shed in the different ways. Most models have a stand, thanks to which you can use the construction on a gas or electric stove or smoke meat on the summer cottage, in nature on a campfire. Convenient structure contributes to the fact that smokehouses are in great demand and almost universal. Due to its size, the smokehouse can easily fit in the trunk of a car, leaving room for hiking things.

To enjoy tidbits of fish or chicken at home or at the dacha, you need to familiarize yourself with the process of using new equipment in your kitchen. Using smokehouse is accompanied by ease, but some tricks will help you make smoked meat even more delicious.

Chips must be present at the bottom of the structure. To make cleaning easier, pour the chips into non-sealed foil packages. After you finish cooking, you can discard the packaging.

As chips, you can use the material from any fruit trees:

• with the help of apricot meat acquired a delicate aroma and sweet taste;
• cherry is able to give the products a unique aroma;
• an apple tree is considered the best choice if you want to get smoke without aroma;
• plum is more fragrant than apple, but not able to compete with cherry;
• if you want to give the meat the aroma of wood, use aspen, oak or alder.

When you lay the chips on the bottom, you need to install a pallet. To simplify cleaning, wrap it in foil. Then you need to put the grid for products.Do not forget to oil it with sunflower oil. Now you can cover the smokehouse and fill the water seal with water. Smokehouse ready for use.

There are several ways you can clean a stainless steel smokehouse. It is recommended to wash the product immediately after cooking, as it is much easier to clean fresh soot. You will need to remove the grate with a tray, remove the ash. Then blot the fat that is present on the covers with a towel. Now you can lay the tray back and fill it with water and detergent.

It is recommended to use the following tools:

• Shumanit cleaner in the form of a spray;
• special preparations Alkalinet 100 and Kenolux Grill;
• degreasing agent AV A 11;
• cleaning agent Grizli from Faberlik.

These drugs are aimed at cleaning stainless steel products and are of high quality. After an hour, you can wipe the surface of the smokehouse with a sponge and rinse under running water.

You can also get a good result using mechanical methods:

• cleans the grate well; a special brush designed for metal surfaces;
• You can use the motorized brush, which is aimed at cleaning the grill Boyscout 61255;
• Some users use a round brush for metal, which is attached to a small grinder.

With the help of these methods you will be able to return your original appearance to your smokehouse.

For information on how to choose a stainless steel smokehouse, see the following video.