Materials:
- Terra Cotta Clay Pots (Nesting Sizes, A, B, C can be 18in x 20in, 13in x 12in and 12x10 or similar. Just make sure pots B & C can rest rim to rim within pot A)
- 2 Cement Tiles (about 2-3inches high and 4-6in square)
- Lava Rocks
- Coarse Grade Vermiculite
- Cutting and Drilling Tools
- Masonry Tile Bit
- Mesquite Charcoal
Directions:
- Drill holes in the bottom of 3 pots
- Saw the bottom off pot C and retain as lid (with hole in it)
- Select clear spot in yard or driveway with at least 10ft of clearance all around (note: it will be heavy to move after assembled so place it where you want to use it)
- Set Pot A on cement tiles to elevate about 2 or 3 inches off ground
- Line bottom of Pot A with Lava rocks
- Place Pot B on rocks
- Fill void around pots with Vermiculite
- Place Pot C, rim down on Pot B (they should fit fairly securely)
- Layer more lava rocks around top
- Place severed bottom of Pot C on top as a lid
To use:
- Layer bottom of Pot B with mesquite charcoal and light
- Brush vegetables and meat lightly with olive oil if desired and arrange bite sized pieces on extra long, wooden BBQ skewers
- When coals are hot, lay skewers of meat and vegetables in Pot C
- Bite size pieces of vegetables and meat should cook in under 5 minutes
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Use caution when handling skewers near heat and wear long padded oven mitts for protection
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