How to Use a Rotisserie on a Barbeque
Use a rotisserie on a barbeque grill to roast meats to a tender juicy perfection. Rotisseries constantly turn the meat so all the moisture that cooks out will roll over the outside as it rotates. It allows hands-free outdoor cooking with the flavor of the grill. Accessories for your rotisserie can accommodate all kinds of meat shapes. Barbeque rotisserie kits are made for charcoal, electric and gas grills. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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How to Use a Rotisserie on a Barbeque?
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Set up a rotisserie that fits your grill. Measure the pit and the hood. The spit rod must be at least 3 inches longer than the grill width. Put on mounting brackets that fit under the hood. Run the spit rod through a set of holes and insert the open end into a rotisserie motor.
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Choose the right accessories for meats. Whole chickens, Cornish game hens, shish kebabs and roasts fit nicely on spit forks. Ribs, pork chops and separate chicken pieces can easily cook on grills in rotisserie baskets that attach to the spit rod with thumb screws.
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Set the motor for a suitable speed for the meat selection. Larger portions, like roasts, should turn at slower speeds.
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Cook over indirect heat with plenty of moisture. Use a drip pan big enough to fit under the entire rotating entree. Keep basting fluid in the drip pan at all times.
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Cook to a meat to desired temperature. Use cook timing from a recipe and check by probing with a fork, or use a meat thermometer. Thermometers are available for rotisserie cooking with transmitters that send temperature readings to a hand held wireless remote.
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Tips & Warnings
Cook in an open area that's not under a roof or any trees. Keep children and pets clear of outdoor cooking fires.
Never allow a rotisserie drip pan to dry out while cooking. Grease dripping into a hot drip pan can easily ignite and damage the pan while ruining your meal.
