Grilling
Position both fire grates in the smoker chamber. Build a fire on
top of the fire grates using either charcoal briquettes, lump
charcoal, or wood chunks. Keep the smoker chamber lid open,
and both dampers open, until the fire has established itself and
is ready for cooking. Spread out coals as required, insert
cooking grates, and start grilling. Remember, grilling is done
over the top of the fire. Use the dampers to regulate the fire and
heat. Open the dampers to increase temperature; close
dampers to decrease temperatures. The cooking chamber door
can remain open or closed. Refer to recipes for required
cooking times and temperatures.
Barbequing and Slow Smoking
Position both cooking grates in the smoker chamber. Position
one fire grate in the firebox. Build a fire on this fire grate using
either charcoal briquettes, lump charcoal, or wood chunks.
Keep the firebox lid open, and both dampers open until the fire
is established. Then, close the firebox lid (both lids should now
be closed) and you will begin to see smoke flow from the
smokestack. Adjust both dampers until the desired smoker
chamber temperature is achieved. Open the dampers to
increase temperature; close the dampers to decrease
temperatures. This process of adjusting the temperature can
take several minutes. Once the proper setting is obtained, only
occasional attention is required. Now, place the food in the
smoker chamber. Remember, this is indirect cooking, so the fire
is in the firebox, and the food is placed in the smoker chamber.
Keep both lids closed while cooking to prevent unnecessary
loss of heat and smoke. Refer to recipes for required cooking
times and temperatures. Add charcoal or wood chunks as
necessary to maintain the fire.
Maintenance
When finished cooking, and the unit has adequately cooled,
clean out all remaining ashes. Ashes collect moisture, which
can lead to premature rusting and decay. Periodically coating
the interior surfaces with vegetable oil will aid in the protection
of your unit. Also, occasional touch up of the exterior paint will
be required. Black, high-temperature spray paint is
recommended. Never paint the interior of the unit.
Cooking Surface:
If a bristle brush is used to clean any of the
grill cooking surfaces, ensure no loose bristles remain on
cooking surfaces prior to grilling. It is not recommended to clean
cooking surfaces while grill is hot.
