How to Build a Roasting BBQ Pit
Installation of roasting BBQ pits are on the rise, as these designs are less expensive than traditional outdoor kitchen designs. These designs are relatively inexpensive to operate, using charcoal or wood chips instead of propane. The construction of these pits is simplistic and possible for you to complete yourself.
Things You'll Need:
- Measuring tape
- Property stakes
- Tiller
- Shovel
- Wheel barrow
- Firebox with grate
- Roasting irons
- Lava rocks
- Determine the dimension of the roasting BBQ pit. Take the dimensions of the maximum sized food product you will prepare and add eight inches to its length, width and depth. The summation of these calculations is the required dimensions.
- Measure out the layout for your BBQ pit using your measuring tape. Mark this layout with property stakes.
- Excavate this defined layout. Using a tiller, loosen the soil to make it easier to dig up. Once the entire area is loosened, begin excavating with your shovel. Stop after each layer that is excavated to determine if you have reached the desired depth. Place the excavated soil into your wheel barrow and remove from this area.
- Purchase an iron firebox with a grate and roasting irons that fit the dimensions of your BBQ pit from a vendor online.You could construct the firebox yourself, however, by purchasing these fixtures you have a warranty should anything become damaged.
- Install the lava rocks into the BBQ pit, according to the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure that the lava rocks form a thin layer. A roasting fire pit required adequate air space to ensure proper air flow for the firebox to perform properly.
- Install the firebox and roasting irons, according to the manufacturer's instructions.