How Do You Build A Backyard In-Ground Barbecue Fire Pit?
An in ground barbecue pit is adds a rustic feel to your cookout, and is much less expensive than buying a brand new barbecue pit. One of the advantages of an in ground barbecue pit is that it can double as a fire pit that you can sit by to warm yourself. Check with your city government offices to make sure they allow in ground barbecue pits. If they don’t, and you build one anyway, you will probably end up paying a fine. Dig a hole for your pit. Depending on your preference and the amount of food you usually cook, this hole should be somewhere between 3 and 5 feet in diameter. You can make it either circular or square in shape. However, it does need to be at least 2 feet deep. Make sure that the walls of the pit are vertical. Line the bottom of the pit with two inches of gravel. Line the sides of your pit with rocks or firebrick, if you wish. If you choose to do so, start with one layer around the edges of the pit. Spread some mortar on the rocks or bricks and lay on another layer. Smo
