Pit
barbecuing is a method of slow cooking meats in an airless hole or pit,
thus smoking the meat while it still retains its delectable moisture.
Bbq pits can be made from brick, steel, or even can be simply a hole
dug in the ground. The meat cooks slowly for several hours- usually
fifteen to sixteen hours.
It may be difficult to decide which of the three types
of bbq pits to put in the backyard. Brick pits means the homeowner will
have to be familiar with masonry so that the pit withstands weather
and heat; also it’s important there are no holes for the smoke
to escape. Ground pits mean the homeowner will be digging a fairly large
hole- at least three feet deep and three feet wide.
Steel pits are probably the easiest of the bbq pits to
obtain. Traditionally these steel pits were made from old fifty-five
gallon steel drums cut lengthwise. Today pits with a similar design
can be bought online and have many features that can enhance the experience.
Whichever kind of pit is chosen, it’s sure to turn out the most
delicious meat the family has ever eaten.
