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Step 4
With coals burning well, carefully add wood chunks using long
cooking tongs (see “Flavoring Wood” and “Adding Charcoal/Wood
During Cooking” sections of this manual.)
Step 5
Place cooking grills on grill support lips. Use charcoal grate adjuster
crank to position charcoal grate to lowest level.
WARNING:
Always wear oven mitts/gloves when adjusting cooking levels
to protect your hands from burns.
Step 6
Place food on right side cooking grill and close lid and doors.
Step 7
The ideal smoking temperature is between 175°F (79°C) and 250°F
(121°C). 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
additional 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
right side charcoal grate 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 evaporate from water pan.
CAUTION:
Charcoal grate must be set at lowest level. Never raise or
lower charcoal grate when water smoking as hot water may
splash onto coals creating a burst of hot steam and coals.
Lowest Charcoal Grate Level
(Smoking)
Smoke Cooking Tips
Charcoal
Water pan
water pan sold separately
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