Whiskey Barrels for a UDS?

[ON THE FARM]

Just sitting here surfing the web and came across a place that sells used Whiskey Barrels.
They are made out of oak, I don't think they would burn up at the low temps that we smoke at, they have already been burned (but they are empty, dang it):wink:
Use a dome for a lid, not sure of the diameter?

Not made on the cheap, $160 each!

Any thoughts on this? Pros and or Cons?

 

[HeSmellsLikeSmoke]

Seems like, even if they don't burn, that the heat would shrink the staves and make a pretty leaky smoker.

 

[JD McGee]

You might be able to cold smoke with them (see Cowgirl's Smokehouse)...but I wouldn't build a fire in one. IMHO...:biggrin:

 

[MilitantSquatter]

Aside from the safety... the biggest con is the $160 price tag.

 

[N8man]

Saw this on the Web, Looks Doable

 

[ON THE FARM]

Thats what i'm talking about!

 

[Bbq Bubba]

Saw this on the Web, Looks Doable

I would say decorative, but very cool!! :biggrin:

 

[JD McGee]

Aside from the safety... the biggest con is the $160 price tag.

Agreed...we can usually pick up used oak wine barrels here for 30-50 bucks.

Saw this on the Web, Looks Doable

Looks like a great idea...might work for some low-n-slows for awhile...but I'm thinkin' along the lines of HeSmellsLikeSmoke...^^^:idea:

 

[swamprb]

$160 for Whiskey barrels?! Save your money, unless its what you grow on the farm! It may look nice, but I've had a couple instances where I left the lids off my steel drums and the fire got out of hand, I can see a wooden barrel catching on fire if that were to happen.

I'll trade ya wine barrel chunks for Whiskey barrel chunks!!

I paid $30 each, but they have since shot up to $80!!

 

[DDT]

wine barrels $30 chairs prieless

 

[swamprb]

wine barrels $30 chairs prieless

Those are sweet and priceless!

 

[jpw23]

I have a use for an oak barrel but, it ain't for cookin'.....its for aging.....anyone got a deal for me?

 

[Norcoredneck]

Get a drum, save the Barrel for something exciting!

 

[Dr_KY]

I could use wine barrel chunks.

 

[TysDad]

Makes me thirsty...

 

[gotwood]

My guess is if you used a metal firebox and then piped in the heat/smoke it would work fine for cooking anything sub 250 degrees.

http://www.doctorfire.com/low_temp_wood1.pdf

 

[MostlySmoke]

Hot coals in a wood barrel; I think you'd have a single use smoker.

Disposable smokers, easy cleanup, just ashes left!