{"id":3443,"date":"2022-07-21T09:01:14","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T08:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firebowls.com\/blog\/?p=234"},"modified":"2023-05-17T09:53:20","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T08:53:20","slug":"fire-pit-cooking-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardenbenches.com\/blog\/fire-pit-cooking-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Fire Pit Cooking Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the summer approaches and the mercury creeps up, most of our minds turn to the thought of barbecues. You can almost guarantee the smell of sausages and burgers in the air of any British street as soon as the temperature goes past 15c. However, we\u2019ve noticed that many people are turning their backs on traditional BBQs – they\u2019re complicated, expensive to run, and need a lot of maintenance to keep them working efficiently. Instead, they\u2019re looking for simpler solutions to grilling food in their gardens. That\u2019s where fire pits come in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Simple to use, clean,, and transport, they are the perfect alternative; especially when space is a priority. Fire pit cooking is the perfect way to feed a group on a hot, summer’s day (and if you take the grill off, they double up as a warming campfire for cool spring nights).<\/span><\/p>\n

Join us as we talk you through the ins and outs of cooking in your fire pit.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Choosing your fire pit cooking recipes<\/b><\/h2>\n

The first step to any fire pit cooking session is picking what to cook.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re new to the world of BBQ food and need some inspiration, you can take a look at our favourite <\/span>BBQ recipes<\/a><\/span>. We have curated a range of meat, seafood, and vegetarian dishes that are simple to cook on a fire pit<\/a> and taste absolutely delicious.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can stick to traditional BBQ foods like burgers, sausages, and skewers, or get a bit creative. We\u2019ve seen dozens of amazing recipes made for fire pit cooking.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lighting your fire pit<\/b><\/h2>\n

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The next, and arguably the most important step is lighting your fire pit.<\/span><\/p>\n

We have produced a range of guides discussing how to light a fire pit, and the best materials to use in your pit to ensure a long, quality burn that will give you enough time to cook your food thoroughly.<\/span><\/p>\n