Grilling With Your New Grill
Welcome to the world of gr
illing. Whether you’re already an established griller, or just starting out, your
new grill should bring you much enjoyment and satisfaction, to say nothing of some phenomenal meals.
We encourage you to experiment to find your own favorite recipes.
The con
trol panel is labeled “HI/LIGHT”, “LOW”, and “OFF” for each burner control knob. Simply push in
on the temperature control knobs and turn to the desired heat setting. A thermometer is placed in the
hood so that you can see the cooking temperature inside the grill.
The heat diffusers are designed to help evenly distribute heat throughout the grill. They are also
designed to catch and smoke the right amount of drippings, adding more flavors to your meal.
DIRECT VS. INDIRECT COOKING
Food cooked on the grill is either done using direct or indirect cooking. Direct cooking is when the food
is cooked directly over the heat. Food is placed in-between the burners for indirect cooking.
DIRECT
–
used for preheating and searing
Use direct cooking to sear meats. This helps to keep food moist by locking in juices. Some food, such
as steak, is first seared using Direct cooking, and then finished cooking using the Indirect method. This
is generally used for quicker cooking foods. Preheat the grill to 500°F (260°C). You can shut off one or
more burners if you do not need to use the entire grilling surface once you reach over 500°F(260°C).
You can also use a medium high heat of 400°F or more by turning the burners down slightly. Place the
food directly over the heat source. Rem
ain vigilant when grilling using this method, as it’s easy to
overcook.
INDIRECT
– how most food is cooked on a gas grill
Indirect cooking is used for foods that take longer to cook, including large cuts of meat such as roasts.
It’s also used for cooking more delicate food that can dry out quickly such as fish and poultry, for fattier
foods to reduce flare-ups, and when grilling using a roasting pan or aluminum foil. Preheat the grill to
500°F(260°C). Then turn some burners off, and others to medium to low depending on the temperature
you want to maintain.
Generally, turn the center burner off for a 3-burner model and the 2 inside burners off on a 4-burner
model.
Grills with more than 4 burners will vary depending on what you are cooking. Generally, you want to
keep the temperature around 350°F. Do not place the food directly over any burners when using this
grilling method.
