So, today, I will share something cool. I got this idea to make a brick cooker, not really something fancy, just something I could use to cook my food outdoors. This idea came up because I was thinking it would be fun to grill outside, but I didn’t want to spend a ton of money on a ready-made one.
First, I gathered all the stuff I needed. I needed a bunch of bricks. I found some old ones lying around in my backyard. I also grabbed a metal grate. It was an old one, a bit rusty, but I figured it would work just fine after a good scrub. Gloves were a must because I didn’t want to hurt my hands. And of course, I needed charcoal and some fire starters to get the fire going.
I started by clearing a spot in my backyard. I wanted a flat, even surface to build on. Then, I put on my gloves and started laying down the bricks. I made a simple rectangle shape, leaving a bit of space in between some bricks to let air in. This helps the fire burn better, I think. I stacked the bricks about four layers high. I made sure they were pretty stable because I didn’t want the whole thing to fall over when I started cooking.
Setting Up the Grate
After building the brick base, I placed the metal grate on top. It fit perfectly on the top layer of bricks. I made sure it was steady and wouldn’t wobble. I didn’t want any accidents with hot food falling off. It looked pretty good, like a real cooker, even if I say so myself.
Starting the Fire
Next, I poured charcoal into the bottom of the brick structure. I spread it out evenly. Then, I used some fire starters to get the charcoal going. It took a bit of time for the flames to catch, but soon the charcoal was burning nicely. I waited until the charcoal turned gray. That’s when you know it’s hot enough to cook on.
Cooking Time
Finally, it was time to cook! I put some sausages and veggies on the grate. They started sizzling right away. I had to turn them a few times to make sure they cooked evenly. The smell was amazing, I could tell that my work is really effective!
- First try: Sausages were a bit burnt on the outside.
- Second try: Veggies turned out perfect.
- Learned to adjust the cooking time.
When the food was done, I carefully took it off the grate. I let the cooker cool down naturally. Then, I cleaned up the ashes and put the bricks back where I found them.
Building this brick cooker was a fun project. It didn’t cost me much, and I got to enjoy some delicious grilled food. I think my work is really successful. I will continue to optimize it next time. Maybe I’ll try cooking something different next time, like a whole chicken or something.
