underground pit

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Mezcal, on the other hand, is made by cooking the piña inside an underground pit that's lined with a combination of volcanic rocks, wood, and charcoal, says Chiklis.

From Salon • May 24, 2022

It’s not an underground pit, which isn’t convenient for most cooks, and definitely isn’t portable.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2021