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High-end units featuring a separate firebox and cooking chamber, often used for slow-smoking at low temperatures [4, 25].

Regardless of whether you choose a permanent brick structure or a portable metal unit, most pits share these essential features [5]: barbecue pit

Choose a level spot at least 3 feet away from flammable structures, trees, or fences [6, 12]. High-end units featuring a separate firebox and cooking

Traditional pits dug into the earth, often lined with bricks or stones to contain heat [14, 19]. or fences [6

Allow the mortar to dry and cure for at least 48 hours before lighting the first fire [16]. Best Practices for Pitmasters