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Fire Made’s Portico Grills: The Open-Fire Cooking Station We Want for Our Next Barbecue

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It’s Fourth of July today, and while you and I are maybe grilling up burgers and hot dogs to celebrate—a nice steak or maybe a whole fish if we’re feeling fancy—those fortunate enough to own an open-fire grill by Fire Made are having an entirely different experience cooking outdoors. They may be hanging up several whole chickens to slow-cook over flames, roasting a half dozen large lamb rumps on grates, sautéeing seasonal veggies in a pan, and char-cooking beets directly on the embers—all on one grill. Thanks to its multiple tiers, even their smallest Portico Grill can accommodate a surprising amount of food.

But perhaps most appealing is the built-in drama that comes with using this minimalist grill. Because of its open sides, the cooking is on full display—every sizzle, drip, searing can be appreciated by all.

Photography via Fire Made.

Above: Cooking as theater. Ana Ortiz (pictured) and her husband, Tom Bray, are the founders of Fire Made, which makes South American-inspired open-fire cooking tools. Ana grew up in Ecuador, where casual family gatherings often revolve around grilling.

Above: The company is based in Somerset, UK, and specializes in bespoke fire kitchens (chefs Gordon Ramsey and Jamie Oliver are fans) but recently added Portico Grills (made in Somerset from blackened steel) to their consumer product line. The grills come in three sizes; pictured is the medium size (£1,760).

Above: The large size (£2,030) comes with everything in the image at left—including a basket for hanging chicken. Every Portico Grill is delivered flat-pack. Free delivery within the UK; for shipments abroad, contact Fire Made.

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Fire Made’s Portico Grills: The Open-Fire Cooking Station We Want for Our Next Barbecue