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THE TECHNIQUES
GRILLING
The Technique of Grilling
HOW TO GRILL
Grilling is the go-to technique for quick, delicious and
consistent results. Using high-quality charcoal will ensure a
steady flame and unmatched flavor in everything you grill,
from burgers to corn on the cob.
1. Top off or fill the firebox with charcoal. Light the charcoal in 1–2 places
to help your grill heat as quickly as possible.
2. Install one or two half-moon cooking grates. Leave the dome open for
about 10 minutes, then close.
3. Open the bottom vent and top vent fully until the Kamado Joe reaches
target temperature for grilling, 400–600°F. Then close the top vent halfway
to maintain, making adjustments if necessary.
4. Be sure to ‘burp’ the grill every time you open the dome to prevent
dangerous flashback—a surge of white-hot heat caused by a rush of
oxygen. Partially opening the dome (2–3 inches) and allowing heat to
escape for about 5 seconds should prevent this.
5. When the grill is hot enough, place your food on the grate and turn when
necessary. Use tongs, not forks, to turn to prevent juices from escaping.
GRILLING CONFIGURATIONS:
A with both half-moon grates
in lower position
B with one half-moon grate in top
position and one in lower position
GRILLING
Barbecue Cheddar Burgers
INGREDIENTS
Serves 4
1 ¼ pounds ground chuck (80/20)
1 Vidalia onion, sliced
4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
4 slices of tomato
Lettuce
Barbecue sauce, olive oil,
salt and pepper to taste
4 hamburger buns
Sauce:
¼ cup barbecue sauce
¼ cup beer
Preparation: 30–60 mins.
Cooking: 15–20 mins.
Surface: Steel or Cast Iron Grate
1 Preheat your Kamado Joe grill to 400–450°F.
Configure the Divide & Conquer flexible cooking
system for standard grilling by placing both
halves of the grill grates in the lower position
of the rack.
2 Combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl
and set aside.
3 In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef
with the barbecue and beer sauce and mix
completely. Divide the mixture into four equal
parts and press into hamburger patties. Sprinkle
salt and pepper to taste on each side of the
patties and set aside.
4 Drizzle onion slices with olive oil and place on
the grill.
5 Place hamburgers on the grill and cook for
3–4 minutes.
6 Flip the burgers and place one of the onion
slices on the top of each burger along with a slice
of cheese. Continue cooking until the burgers
reach your desired level of doneness.
7 Prepare hamburger buns by adding barbecue
sauce to each side along with a slice of lettuce
and tomato. Add your burger to the stack and enjoy!
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THE TECHNIQUES
GRILLING
GRILLING
