Okay, so I’ve been wanting to level up my BBQ game, and I kept hearing about these “heat bricks.” I figured, why not give them a shot? Let’s see if they actually make a difference.
Getting Started
First, I grabbed a pack of these BBQ heat bricks. They weren’t hard to find, just at the local hardware store. They felt pretty solid, kind of like heavy tiles. I made sure to get enough to cover most of the bottom of my grill.
Setting Up the Grill
Next, I cleaned out my grill. Gotta get rid of all that old ash and gunk, you know? Then, I arranged the bricks on the bottom. I tried to get them pretty close together, but I wasn’t too fussy about it. Just made sure they were covering the area where the charcoal would go.
Lighting it Up
Time to fire it up! I used my usual method – chimney starter with some newspaper and charcoal. Once the coals were good and hot, I dumped them over the heat bricks. I noticed that the heat seemed to spread out more evenly than usual, which was a good sign.
- Spread the charcoal.
- Wait for a good heat level.
The Cook
I was cooking some chicken and burgers, nothing fancy. I placed the food on the grill and let it do its thing. I did find myself rotating the food a little less often than I normally would. The heat did seem pretty consistent across the grill surface.
The Results!
Okay, verdict time. The food cooked great! The chicken was juicy, the burgers had a nice char. Was it dramatically different than before? Honestly, it’s hard to say for sure. It did seem like the heat was more even, and I maybe used a bit less charcoal overall. I will definatly try it again!
I think to be fair. It is good for beginers and those who don’t have a big experiance with BBQ.
