Viking VGIQ5323RE1N, VGBQ532 TruSear Infrared Grilling Tips, Wood Chip Use in Smoker Box

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Operation

Grilling Tips

TruSear™ Infrared Grilling Tips

Infrared grilling produces intense heat which quickly sears the meat. Searing locks in flavor and juices while allowing the outer surface to absorb smoke and food aroma that is produced as grease and drippings are vaporized by the burner. The result is a crisp, flavorful outside with a tender, juicy inside. As a general rule, foods will cook in about half the time they would take on an ordinary grill.

Preheat the grill.

Ensure that meat is fully thawed and that all excess fat is trimmed away prior to grilling.

Leave the burner set on “HIGH” when placing food on the grill to sear.

For thicker cuts of meats, adjust burner to a lower setting and continue cooking until desired doneness is reached.

NOTE: When the TruSear™ infrared burner is not use, it must be covered with the provided stainless steel cover for protection from outside elements such as rain.

TruSear™ Infrared Cooking Chart

 

 

Control

Suggested

Food

Thickness

setting

cooking time*

 

 

 

 

Chicken breast,

N/A

High

2 – 3 mins. each side

boneless

 

 

cook 8 – 10 mins. total

 

Reduce to

Turn occasionally to

 

 

 

 

Med

prevent burning outside.

 

 

 

Hamburger

1/2 - 3/4” thick

High

2 mins. each side to sear.

 

 

cook 6 – 8 mins. total.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn occasionally to

 

 

 

prevent burning.

 

 

 

 

Steaks, ribeye

1-1/2” thick

High

3 mins. each side for rare.

 

 

 

4 mins. each side for

 

 

 

medium.

 

 

 

 

Steaks, filet

1” thick

High

3 mins. each side for rare to

 

 

 

med. rare. 3-1/2 mins each

 

 

 

side for medium.

 

 

 

 

Pork chops

3/4” thick

High

4 mins. each side.

 

 

 

 

*These times are recommendations only. Variations in cuts of meats and personal taste may alter cooking times. Use your discretion when grilling.

Smoker Box

 

Using the smoker box

 

feature intensifies the

 

flavor by adding smoke to

 

the grilling process. The

 

additional smoke creates a

 

“cloud” around the food

 

which permeates meats

 

and vegetables for added

Smoker box

smoky flavor. In order to

 

use the smoker box,

 

remove the last set of

 

porcelain grids on the right

 

hand side of the grill. Set

Operation

the smoker box in the

 

opening so that the front

 

and rear tabs rest on the

 

grill frame.

 

Wood Chip Use in Smoker Box

There are many wood chips available and selection is based on personal taste. The most common chips used are mesquite or hickory. Always soak the chips in water prior to putting them into the box. Use the “HIGH” position to start the chips smoking, then reduce the heat to a lower level to prevent them from drying out and flaming. If the wood chips do flame up, add a small amount of water to extinguish the flame. Use caution when adding water to a hot box to avoid steam burns. This tray may also be filled with water to produce steam. Whether smoking or steaming, the grill should remain closed as much as possible to maximize the effect.

During extended roasting periods, it is normal to add fresh wood chips and water to the box several times. Limit the amount of times the canopy is opened—each peek adds about 15 minutes to the cooking time.

CAUTION

Handle the smoker box with care. The cover becomes extremely hot when being used. Use sturdy, properly insulated gloves or dry potholders.

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