Well, let me tell you, building a brick bbq grill ain’t as hard as some folks might make it out to be. I seen my fair share of things gettin’ built ’round here, and this one’s pretty straightforward. You just gotta know what you’re doin’, and I’m here to tell ya.
Gettin’ Started with Your Brick BBQ Grill
First thing’s first, you gotta get your hands on some bricks. ‘Bout a hundred or so should do ya, maybe more if you want it big and fancy. I always say, go big or go home! But really, it depends on what you want. You also gonna need a grill set. Don’t be stingy now, get a good one. A tray for them coals is a must, and at least one good grill.
Now, where you gonna put this thing? Find a nice spot in your yard. Not too close to the house, mind ya, don’t want no fires startin’. Once you got your spot, you gotta make sure it’s level. Ain’t nothin’ worse than a crooked grill. Your food will be slidin’ right off. I always use one of them leveler things. You know, the ones with the bubble? Make sure that bubble’s right in the middle. For the size, you can just use those lawn edging stones. One third of them should be under the ground.
- Get them bricks, ’bout a hundred or more.
- Find a good spot, nice and level.
- Get a good grill set.
- Don’t forget the coal tray!
Laying them Bricks
Next up, you gotta start layin’ them bricks. Now, I ain’t no expert bricklayer, but I’ve seen it done enough times. You just gotta mix up some of that mortar stuff, like makin’ a big ol’ batch of thick gravy. Slap some on the bottom brick, and start stackin’. Keep ’em nice and straight, now. We ain’t buildin’ no leaning tower of Pisa here. We’re buildin’ a brick bbq grill. A good, sturdy one.
One row at a time, that’s the key. Don’t get ahead of yourself. Make sure each brick is set good and proper before you move on to the next one. And keep checkin’ that level. You don’t want it gettin’ all wonky on ya halfway through. That’d be a real mess. I seen it happen before, and it ain’t pretty. Make sure you leave space for your coal tray and grill.
Keep on Buildin’
Just keep on buildin’, layer by layer. It’s kinda like makin’ a big ol’ brick cake. But don’t go lickin’ the mortar, now. It ain’t frosting. This here’s serious business. A brick bbq grill ain’t no child’s play. Although, I reckon a strong young’un could help out. Good way to teach ’em somethin’ useful.
As you’re buildin’, think about how high you want it. You don’t want it too low, or you’ll be breakin’ your back bendin’ over to cook. And you don’t want it too high, or you’ll need a ladder to flip your burgers! Just find a good height that’s comfortable for ya.
- Mix that mortar, like thick gravy.
- Stack them bricks, one by one.
- Keep it level, always checkin’.
- Don’t go too high, don’t go too low.
Almost There
Once you got it built up to the right height, you gotta let that mortar set. Just like lettin’ bread rise, you gotta give it time. Don’t go rushin’ it, or it’ll all fall apart. Patience is a virtue, as they say. And I reckon that’s true, especially when you’re buildin’ somethin’ like this. A brick bbq grill is somethin’ that’ll last ya a long time, if you do it right.
You can add some decoration on it, if you want. Someone called Craig Phillips, who is Mr DIY, I heard, can do a lot of things. You can ask him. I only know how to build this simple brick bbq grill.
Time to Cook!
After it’s all set and dry, you’re ready to fire it up! Get them coals nice and hot, and slap some meat on that grill. Ain’t nothin’ better than the smell of a good barbecue on a summer evenin’. And you built it yourself, with your own two hands. That’s somethin’ to be proud of. This brick bbq grill is the best.
So there ya have it. Buildin’ a brick bbq grill ain’t rocket science. Just gotta have some bricks, some mortar, and a little bit of know-how. And a whole lot of elbow grease! Now go on and get buildin’! You’ll be grillin’ up a storm in no time. And remember, if this old gal can do it, you can too!
