Baking Techniques

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 ther- mometer and adjust the heat accordingly.

Preparing to Roast

Roasting uses the indirect cooking method. There- fore, 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, indirectcooking requires the Lid of your grill to be down.

Preheating your gdll 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 poultryto 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.

Type of Food

How Cooked

BeefRare

Medium Well done

LambMedium Well done

Veal

Pork

Chicken

Duck

Fish

Turkey, under 16 pounds

Turkey, over 16 pounds

From casseroles and combread to delicious desserts 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'llneed 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 gdll 3-5 minutes, then lower heat to achieve the baking temperature desired. Baking uses

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

the indirect cooking method. Therefore, your cooking pan should be placed on the left or right side of your grill with the burner fit 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.

Oven Temperature		Recommended Grill Setting
Slow	300 ° - 340 ° F	Both outside Burners on LOW
Moderate	355 ° - 390 ° F	One outside Burner on HIGH and the other outside
Moderate	355 ° - 390 ° F
		Burner on LOW
High	410°-480°F	Both outside Burners on HIGH
		A-4