Can I use my Weber grill as a fire pit?

Weber charcoal barbecue grills are famous for their distinctive globe shape, which you can adapt into a fire pit with a few household tools. Use the lower half for an in-ground fire pit, where friends and family can gather to relax, roast marshmallows or grill hot dogs on a stick.

Can I use my grill as a fire pit?

You can’t use your charcoal grill as a fireplace. Fire logs produce extreme heat in a small amount of time. Because of this heat the metal of your barbecue will expand very quickly.

Can I use my kettle BBQ as a fire pit?

Kettle-style grills provide the best surface area for use as fire pits and come with completely removable lids, essential for open fires. Always keep two 5-gallon buckets of water handy for emergency dousing of flames that escape the grill or burn out of control.

Can you smoke with a Weber grill?

Place approximately 16 Weber Briquettes in your charcoal chimney and light the chimney. Heat the coals until they have ashed over (turned grey). … Add a handful of soaked wood chips to the lit coals. Place the grate on the kettle, close the lid, and wait for smoke.

Can you burn wood in a BBQ?

Using wood when grilling or BBQing instead of charcoal is easy. Simply add your wood to the grill, light on fire (you can use all natural firestarters, newspaper, or Cedar kindling, for example).

What should I burn in my fire pit?

The best material to burn in your backyard fire pit is wood, including:

• Pinion wood.
• Alder.
• Cedar.
• Oak.
• Hickory.
• Mesquite.
• Pecan.
• Fruit woods like apple and cherry.