How to make a filing cabinet smoker/cooker

This may not be perfect or pretty but by gum it works.

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Take any average type second-hand filing cabinet.

Take any average type second-hand filing cabinet.

Drill vent holes on the sides and back at the top of the panels.

Drill vent holes on the sides and back at the top of the panels.

Into each drawer bottoms, drill a large number of holes. A dozen or more should do it.

Into each drawer bottoms, drill a large number of holes. A dozen or more should do it.

Place a disposable foil baking tray in the bottom drawer, fill with BBQ charcoal and light.

Place a disposable foil baking tray in the bottom drawer, fill with BBQ charcoal and light.

Depending on what you want to cook/smoke, the hotter you need it, the lower the drawer you should use. Always put cheese in the top drawer with a small fire.

Depending on what you want to cook/smoke, the hotter you need it, the lower the drawer you should use. Always put cheese in the top drawer with a small fire.

Remember this is a slow cook but a four-drawer can cater a good sized party given enough time.

Remember this is a slow cook but a four-drawer can cater a good sized party given enough time.

The was the meal cooked tonight. Well the beans, corn and gravy weren't. Always refer to a range of online instructions for making these to ensure you don't accidentally poison yourself.

  • Old filing cabinet
  • Drill
  • Good sized drill bit
  • Foil-based Baking Dish
  • Charcoal
  • Cake rack