barbecue pit

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A barbecue pit is a cooking structure designed for grilling or smoking meat over an open fire or hot coals.

It can range from a simple hole dug in the ground to an elaborate brick or metal enclosure.

The pit contains the heat source while allowing smoke to circulate around the food: We slow-cooked brisket in the barbecue pit for twelve hours.

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burnt ends · ribs · beer can chicken · pit master · Texas style · dry rub · coals · smoke · low and slow · spit · flames · fire pit · mesquite · ember · roast · sear · tongs · marinade

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cooking method/heat source

barbecue pitstovetop

Burner platform for cooking

electric range · microwave · induction cooktop · gas range · convection oven

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Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G