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Step 4
With coals burning well, carefully add wood chunks using long cook ing
tongs (see “Fla vor ing Wood” and “Adding Charcoal/Wood During Cooking”
sections of this man u al.)
Step 5
Place cooking grills on grill support lips. Use charcoal grate adjuster crank
to position charcoal grate to lowest level.
WARNING:
Wear protective gloves or oven mitts when adjusting door handle,
ash tray, cooking height or air vents.
Step 6
Place food on right side of cooking grill and close lid.
Step 7
The ideal smoking temperature is between 175°F and 250°F. For large cuts
of meat, allow approximately one hour of cooking time per pound of meat.
Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully cooked before
removing from grill.
Step 8
Allow grill to cool completely, then follow instructions in the
“After-Use Safety” and “Proper Care & Maintenance” sections of this
manual.
During the smoking process, avoid the temptation to open lid to check
food. Opening the lid allows heat and smoke to escape, making ad di tion al
cooking time necessary.
Food closest to the charcoal will cook and brown faster. Rotate food
midway through the cooking cycle. If food is excessively browned or
flavored with smoke, wrap food in aluminum foil after the first few hours of
smoking. This will allow food to continue cooking without further browning
or smoke flavoring.
When cooking fish or extra lean cuts of meat, you may want to try water
smoking to keep the food moist. Before starting a fire, place charcoal tray
to lowest level. Use a flat bottom metal pan shallow enough to fit between
charcoal grate and cooking grill as a water pan. Set the metal pan on
charcoal grate under food and cooking grill. Fill with water or marinade
until 2/3 full.
Build your fire on the opposite side of water pan.
CAUTION:
Always use oven mitts/gloves to protect your hands. Liquid in
water pan will be extremely hot and can scald or burn. Always
allow liquid to cool completely before handling. Do not allow
liquid to completely evap o rate from water pan.
Lower Charcoal Grate Level
(Smoking)
Smoke Cooking Tips
Charcoal grate
