BBQ Pits & Sustainability: How to Smoke With Less Environmental Impact
Texas is full of natural beauty, and most of us want to see it preserved. Plus, who doesn't love clean air and water?
Good stewardship means thinking a little bit about how our own activities impact these natural ecosystems. Every good hunter knows this. Increasingly, so does every good grill chef.
And believe it or not, there are steps you can take to ensure your grilling and smoking activities have less of an environmental impact.
Choose the Right Fuel Source
The fuel source you choose can make a huge difference. Here are some choices you can make to reduce your environmental impact.
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Use sustainably sourced, FSC-certified charcoal, or explore alternatives like coconut shell charcoal or bamboo charcoal.
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Choose sustainably harvested wood.
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Choose seasoned wood for cleaner burning.
LSG pits are already a little more sustainable than some options on the market because you don't use propane or electricity to use them, just traditional wood, pellets, wood chips, or charcoal.
Efficiency Matters
We design our BBQ pits and smokers with 10 gauge carbon steel for superior heat retention. Superior heat retention means using far less fuel to get the same (or even better) results.
We also optimize airflow for cleaner combustion, and add features like wireless temperature monitoring to help you control heat and smoke without wasting any additional fuel. Clean burns and less smoke are better for air quality, too.
Locally Sourced
We build our pits with American labor and American steel in an American factory right here in Texas. We hire American workers. And we sell to Americans. Our parts don't travel as far as other company parts do, which means your BBQ pit doesn't burn as much fuel getting to you.
You also can feel good knowing you're strengthening the economy that supports your family members, your friends, and your neighbors.
Small Changes, Big Difference
We know most people don't think "sustainability" when they start thinking about BBQ or BBQ pits. But the truth is, the pit you purchase matters.
We also know you may be skeptical of the idea that something as small as the charcoal you purchase or the BBQ pit you choose can make a difference. Yet by reducing resource consumption you're reducing deforestation, are fighting for better air quality, and are ensuring your children and grandchildren have a better future.
Ready to buy a grill or a smoker you can feel good about using? Head on over to our shop to get started today!