1 Kings 18:23

Let them therefore give us two bullocks; and let them choose one bullock for themselves, and cut it in pieces, and lay it on wood, and put no fire under: and I will dress the other bullock, and lay it on wood, and put no fire under:

Cross-reference

Leviticus 1:8 prescribes the proper arrangement of burnt offerings — Elijah's preparation of the bull follows this same ritual.