Okay, here is my sharing about building a brick BBQ grill in my backyard.
Alright, folks, gather ’round! I’ve got a tale to tell about my latest backyard adventure – building a barbeque brick grill. Now, I ain’t no expert, but I’m pretty handy, and I figured, “How hard could it be?” Turns out, it’s a bit of a project, but totally doable! And let me tell you, the satisfaction of grilling on something you built with your own two hands? Priceless.
Picking the Spot
First things first, I had to find the perfect spot in my backyard. It is very important, and I needed a place that was level, away from the house (safety first, people!), and had enough space around it to move freely. After pacing around like a lunatic for a while, I settled on a cozy corner that gets a good mix of sun and shade. To be honest, I spent a whole afternoon just staring at different spots, trying to imagine the finished grill there. Finally I picked it!
Gathering the Goods
Next up, materials. I made a list of everything I needed: bricks, concrete, some wood for the forms, and a few other odds and ends. Off to the local hardware store I went! Let me just say, pushing a cart full of bricks is a workout in itself. And they have so many different kinds of bricks, it’s kind of overwhelming. I just picked the ones that looked good and hoped for the best. It was quite a sight, me loading all that stuff into my truck. I even had to make a couple of trips.
Building the Base
With all my supplies ready, it was time to start building. I marked out the area for the grill’s base and dug a shallow pit. Then, I mixed up some concrete – let me tell you, that stuff is heavy! I poured it into the pit to create a solid foundation. While the concrete was setting, I built some wooden forms to shape the base of the grill. It took me a few tries to get the forms right. Concrete is no joke – it gets hard fast, so you gotta work quickly.
Laying the Bricks
Once the foundation was solid, it was brick-laying time. I started stacking bricks, using mortar to hold them together. I won’t lie, this part was tricky. Keeping everything level and straight took some patience, and there were a few wonky bricks that I had to redo. But hey, it’s all part of the learning process, right? Each brick I laid, I felt like I was building a masterpiece, even though it probably looked pretty rough to anyone else. I just kept stacking and mortaring, stacking and mortaring, until it actually started to look like a grill. Slowly but surely, the grill started to take shape. It wasn’t perfect, but it was mine.
The Final Touches
After the main structure was up, I added a few finishing touches. I built a little platform on the side for my grilling tools and installed some grates for the cooking surface. I also added a chimney to help with the smoke. For the final touch, I decided to add a little smoker box on the side. Why not, right? This was the fun part, where I could get a little creative. And there it was, my very own brick BBQ grill! It might not be the prettiest thing in the world, but I built it, and that’s what counts.
Grilling Time!
Finally, the moment of truth – the first cookout. I fired up the grill, threw on some burgers and hot dogs, and waited. It took a bit longer than I expected to heat up, but soon enough, the smell of grilling meat filled the air. The food came out perfectly cooked, with that delicious smoky flavor you can only get from a real grill. Success! The burgers were juicy, the hot dogs had that perfect snap, and everyone agreed it was the best BBQ they’d had in ages. Sitting there, eating with my family, I couldn’t help but feel proud of what I’d accomplished.
So, there you have it, my friends. Building a barbeque brick grill is a bit of work, but it’s totally worth it. If you’re thinking about it, just do it! It’s a fun project, and you’ll end up with a grill that’ll last for years. And trust me, the food just tastes better when you cook it on something you made yourself. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go fire up the grill again. Happy grilling, everyone!
