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A Backyard Barbecue Machine |
Making Coals Wilber takes about an hour to warm up. The process begins with a fire made in the pit itself to preheat the pit and provide the first batch of coals. Beyond this inital fire, no other flames are present in the pit itself. ![]() The kindling is lit ... ![]() ... and the first load of wood burns to coals. ![]() The coals are spread on the floor of the pit. Additional coals must be added to the pit every 30 to 45 minutes to maintain a steady temperature. As the meat is cooking in the pit, a separate fire is kept going in the fireplace for the production of replacement coals. ![]() Wood burns to coals in the fireplace. ![]() The coals are harvested with a shovel ... ![]() ... and placed on the floor of the pit as required. ![]() ![]() |
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