COOKING TIPS &
HELPFUL HINTS
■Always preheat the barbecue before cooking. Set all burners on HIGH heat and close lid; heat until thermometer reaches 555°F.
■Sear meats and cook with the lid down for perfectly cooked food every time.
■Cooking times in recipes are based on 70˚F (20˚C) weather and little or no wind. Allow more cooking time on cold or windy days, less cooking time in extremely hot weather.
■Cooking times in charts and recipes are approximate. Times can vary because of the weather, or the amount, size and shape of the food being cooked.
■In general, small pieces of meat will require more cooking time per pound than large pieces of meat. Foods on a crowded cooking grate will require more cooking time than just a few foods. Foods cooked in containers, such as baked beans, will require more time if cooked in a deep casserole rather than a shallow baking pan.
■Cooking times in charts and recipes for meat, poultry and fish have been tested with the foods at refrigerator temperature.
■Trim excess fat from steaks, chops and roasts, leaving no more than a scant 1⁄4 inch of fat. Less fat makes cleanup easier, and is a virtual guarantee against unwanted
■Foods placed on cooking grate directly above burners may require turning or moving to a less hot area. Most foods should be placed in center of cooking grate.
■The handy VieluxeTM Thermometer is an instant- read thermometer. It lets you keep tabs on the cooking temperature inside the barbecue.
■Use tongs rather than a fork for turning and handling meats to avoid losing natural juices. Use two spatulas for handling large whole fish.
■If an unwanted
■Some foods, such as a casserole or thin fish fillets, will require a container for cooking. Disposable foil pans are very convenient, but any metal pan with ovenproof handles can also be used.
■Always be sure the bottom tray and grease catch pan are clean and free from debris.
■Do not line the
■Using a timer will help to alert you when “well- done” is about to become
■The temperature of your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue may run hotter than normal for the first few uses, until the reflective surfaces become dull.
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