Preparing to Roast
Roasting uses the
indirect cooking
method. Therefore,
the food should be placed on the left or right side of your
grill
with the Burner lit on the opposite side. You can
also use the supplied Cooking Grid with an aluminum
drip pan underneath allowing you to collect juices for
making gravies. Remember, indirect cooking requires
the Lid of your grill to be down.
Preheating your grill is not required for slow cooking
methods such as roasting. If you do choose to preheat
your grill before roasting, turn the Burners on high and
close Lid for approximately 2-3 minutes.
Food Preparation
Trim meat of excess fat. Truss meat and poultry with
cooking string to retain shape if desired. Bacon strips
can be used to cover the outside surface of lean meat
and poultry to help prevent it from drying out. Another
method for keeping food moist during roasting is to put
water in a cooking pan, then cover with foil. The foil
should be removed for the first or the last part of the
cooking time to ensure proper browning.
Tips for Roasting
Except when roasting with water in a roasting pan, the
juices that collect in the pan can be used as the base for
a tasty sauce or gravy. Place a cooking pan directly over
the heat, add extra butter if needed, then add several
spoonfuls of flour to thicken sauce. Finally, add sufficient
chicken or beef stock to obtain the desired consistency.
Once the meat is cooked, remove it from your grill and
cover with a piece of foil. Allow it to stand for 10-15
minutes which allows the juices to settle. This will make
carving easier and ensure a tender, juicy roast.
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Type of Food
Beef
Lamb
Veal
Pork
Chicken
Duck
Fish
Turkey, under 16 pounds
Turkey, over 16 pounds
How Cooked
Rare
Medium
Well done
Medium
Well done
Approximate Cooking Times
18 minutes per pound
23 minutes per pound
27 minutes per pound
18 minutes per pound
23 minutes per pound
27 minutes per pound
30-33 minutes per pound
20-25 minutes per pound
25 minutes per pound
10 minutes per pound
20-25 per pound + 30 minutes
18-23 per pound + 15 minutes
Guide to Slow Roasting and Baking Techniques
BAKING TECHNIQUES
From casseroles and cornbread to delicious deserts like
fondue fruit skewers or crumb cake, baking on the grill is
as easy as baking in the kitchen.
Preparing to Bake
To bake in your new grill you'll need a baking dish or
cast-iron cooking pan, and a pair of insulated cooking
mitts. If the cooking pan is cast-iron be sure to season
the pan before use.
Preheat your grill 3-5 minutes, then lower heat to achieve
the baking temperature desired. Baking uses the
Oven Temperature
Slow
300
°
- 340
°
F
Moderate
355
°
- 390
°
F
High
410
°
- 480
°
F
Recommended Grill Setting
Both outside Burners on low
One outside Burner on high and the other outside
Burner on low
Both outside Burners on high
indirect cooking
method. Therefore, your cooking pan
should be placed on the left or right side of your grill with
the Burner lit on the opposite side.
Tips for Baking
Prepare your favorite recipe as you would in the kitchen.
Foods cooked in the grill for long periods of time should
always be covered in aluminum foil to retain moisture.
You will need to stir the food several times as it bakes,
and add additional liquid if required.
Watch the temperature, and adjust to cook according to
your recipe directions.
An Important Note About Heat Settings
The suggested heat settings shown are approximate.
There are many factors such as outside temperature,
wind conditions and grill location that affect your grill
performance. We offer these cooking times as a
convenience, but suggest you watch the grill Tempera-
ture Gauge and adjust the heat accordingly.