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I have a mental list of things to do in my life. Don’t we all!
One of them is to learn to play blues harmonica. Another is to hunt deer in America, another is to go fly fishing with my friend Joakim in Sweden. I have many things that I’d like to do in this short life. One of them was to build a log cabin. But that’s off the list now. I built a log cabin smokehouse recently, so now my list is one item shorter.
Thankfully the guys at Smith Journal and Commoner (the filmmakers) were there to capture the project from start to finish. It’s a collaboration that I’m glad to have been a part of.
My bacon, trout, eel, salmon and many more items will now get the slow smoking touch. And the beauty of it is that it’s portable. It can be pulled apart, the logs loaded on a trailer and moved to another place if needed. And for those people wondering…the logs I used are an invasive weed species in Australia, pinus radiata. I harvested the logs from a property that has a pine problem in native bush. Now that weed problem is a diminished problem! All the roofing iron and floor boards I sourced from house wreckers, thus totally recycled.
The whole build is available to read in the new issue of Smith Journal. Details here.
While you’re waiting for your copy in the mail….you can watch the film.
The Smokehouse from Smith Journal on Vimeo.
Thanks to Mark and Aaron at Commoner for their excellent film work.
Thanks to Nadia and the dudes at Smith Journal.
Thanks to the mates that came over for a few cold hours on a cold and rainy Sunday to help peel logs.
Thanks to my brother who spent two cold days helping me chop and peel pine.
What a great video – I forgot I was sitting at my office desk in Sydney for a while there! Love the smokehouse. I’ve started growing some vegies on my balcony – it’s not much but I love it & I feel healthier eating food I’ve grown myself.
That’s the ticket!!! Tomatoes grow well in large pots. The taste will make your mouth explode with home grown excitement!!
Such an inspirational video. You must be so proud! I l admire your vision and passion for food. Thanks for sharing it so beautifully here.
This video is STUNNING. Well done to everyone involved. I am looking forward to building a cabin of my own someday.
You’re doing an incredible job! This is a great film
If my husband and I ever find a good piece of land to start a larger food farm/homestead on, you’d be welcome to come hunt deer at your leisure in America. Gorgeous film and so jealous of all the many bacons you could fit in that smokehouse!
Absolutely brilliant.
Rohan. Beautifully shot movie. Going to build one with my german mate Kai. I just came back from Umbria and Copenhagen ready to build a smoke house after tasting some amazing smoked foods. Copenhagen is one of the world hotspot for food at the moment the foods make the taste buds go wild. A local brewery Badlands has just released it new brews a dark ale and an IPA we are going to make duck and pork smoked ale sausages. You may remember that we are making vinegars? Kangaroobie Vinegar Brewery will shortly be selling and will go nicely with the meats and also your foods. Cheers
Great clip. Far too short though… j
Thanks James!!
Fantastic! I really, really enjoyed this video. I would think it would appeal to anyone who builds, or aspires to build, with his hands. The finished product looks like a structure to be proud of.
Thanks Cory!!! I do smile when I look at it! Maybe that will wear off at some point!
Such a beautiful document of a great project.
I think it really captured your essence (and beard).
You should be really proud. x
The beard did have a staring role!
Hugs dude. You did good.
epic cabin mate – and beautiful vid too. wish I lived closer and could smoke some bacons with you in that bad boy!
just a couple of tech questions – what did you do for termite proofing on the bottom course of logs? and what did you use to joint between the logs?
Hey brother! I laied the heavy sill logs on small concrete pavers/seats. No termite protection, that is unless they don’t like vegetable oil. Which will be sprayed on them in a few weeks.
The ‘chinking’ material I used was plain old render from the hardware store. About $14 a bag. Good stuff it is too.
Cheers bro. you can always keep an eye out for the little white buggers if the bottom course is visible. thinking i might build a little cabin-y style shelter for the goats when they arrive.
love it, already have my copy of the Smith Journal, actually read the article while having a beer last night, but great to watch you at it. Now you need to smoke that bacon
I’m looking forward to seeing that article. I haven’t got my copy yet.
its got plenty of man stuff
I’m from Texas, so there’s a huge population here that’s with you on smoking meats and veggies. I think it’s a great idea, and watching the video process of you building the smokehouse was a great experience. It’s always a pleasure to see your blog. Keep it up, mate!
Thanks Justin. I’m going to get to Texas one day. Amazing place.
Absolutely great, love your work as always Rohan… Thank you for sharing!
Beautifully shot piece. I just showed my four year old and explained what and why you were doing it… “Can we watch it again mama?”
Sweet!!!!
my son must have watched it about 5 times in a row too i reckon – you’re a hit with the grommies mate!
Beautiful, inspirational!
WOW what a brilliant video and a fantastic concept. I’m all about fresh food and I simply can not wait to see your article. Have a great start to the week.
Really enjoying your blog. Friends put me onto it a few weeks ago. Strangely enough, the same people who put me onto Smith Journal. Great work with the smokehouse. I like your approach to life and food (especially when it involves fly fishing!).
Those rods sound amazing. I’ve never fly fished with bamboo. I’d like to one day.
My fella Adam and I didn’t think it was possible to revere you even more than we already did. Wrong. Awesome. And oh my goodness the peer pressure in the house (from me) for whiskers. Love the whiskers.
Wonderful. Loved the smokehouse and the preservation it stands for. Also liked the wooden Euro-Style head mount above the door. I might have missed it but is this capable to both hot and cold smoke items? Either way you are to be commended for your efforts and the pure work that you put into this.
It’s only a cold smoke house. I use a small tin hot smoke box for the hot smoking of fish.
Thanks for the visit!
Love your blog. Have added it to my blog sidebar so my husband can find it easily . He loves to hunt, fish, make pizza and grow vegies but is trapped in a corporate job Monday to Friday. Best wishes.
Thanks for the visit!!
Wow, I love your smokehouse and this film is just so beautifully made…. as is your blog.
Thanks Mel. Always nice to meet someone new in blog land.
Amazing.
Really glad I found my way here. Very inspirational and relaxing. Hope you get to realize that Swedish fishing dream. Being Swedish myself I noticed you have a scandinavian surname. Good stuff ;).
Your motivation and determination are such excellent qualities in a man. I wish I knew you in real life, your wife is a lucky woman.
As for your bucket list, a hunting or fishing trip abroad will be comparatively easy!
Amazing stuff. Jealous of blokes who are handy and can cook!
I’ve finally got around to watching the video Rohan ad WOW! It’s sensational. Perfectly captured the essence of your life. And it was nice to see you without a hat, briefly!!
Catching up here and noticed your goal to hunt deer in America. Ever thought about SE Alaska? You bring your camera and some good boots, I’ll supply the rifle, and the mountain should surrender some venison. Is next August too soon? Door’s open, sir.
If I can get there I will!!
Contact me at TMF. After air fare and licensing, the trip’s free
Will do!!!