This is definitely the easiest smoker that can be built. It is popular in Asian countries. Disposable, yet fully functional, it can be built without any costs. This smoker may be the best introduction for the beginner to the world of smoking. Materials needed: 2 cardboard boxes of the same size, masking tape, smoke sticks, metal pan for sawdust, kitchen colander or a suitable baffle. A higher box will make a bigger smoker, although the size is not of real importance.

 

Smoke exhaust can be adjusted by placing different weights on top covers. The cover flaps act as a spring and tend to open up. At the bottom a few holes may be punched out to supply air or the firebox cover may be left open. All corner joints should be reinforced with a masking tape. A kitchen colander should be placed over the pan with sawdust. This is to prevent possibility of sawdust bursting up in flames when grease will drip down from the hanging above meat.