How to Use a Char-Broil Gas Grille
The Char-Broil grill company produces gas grills with multiple burners equipped for both direct and indirect-heat grilling techniques. From the Char-Broil Commercial Series stainless steel grills to the more traditional convection grills, all models operate on the same principle of multiple heat zones for efficient heating and cooking. Direct grilling works best for foods requiring quick cooking and searing, such as burgers, sausages and steaks. Indirect grilling -- a lower temperature, slower-cooking method --works best for fatty meats, roasts, briskets and ribs. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Vegetable oil grilling spray
- Long-handled grilling tongs and/or spatula
- Heat-resistant grilling mitts
Instructions
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Direct Char-Broil Gas Grilling
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Open the grill lid wide and spray the grate with a layer of grilling spray to create a lubricated, nonstick cooking surface.
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Open the gas main valve atop the propane tank by turning it counterclockwise until it stops.
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Set the all burner knobs to the lighting position and press in the automatic starter until the turners ignite. Make sure the grill lid is open.
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Set all burners to medium or medium-high heat and place the meat, fish or poultry on the cooking grate directly above the lit burners.
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Grill the food to taste or until internal meat temperature reaches the recommended temperatures. Consult a grilling cookbook or website for recommended cooking times and temperatures based on meat type.
Indirect Char-Broil Gas Grilling
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Follow steps 1 through 3 of the direct grilling section.
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Turn off the center burner on three-burner grills and adjust the two outside burners to medium-low heat. If using a two-burner grill, shut off one burner and adjust the second to medium-low.
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Place the meat, fish or poultry upon the cooking grate directly above the unlit burner and close the lid.
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Grill the meat to taste or to recommended temperatures. Most roasts or whole chickens take between an hour and a half and two hours using this technique.
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Tips & Warnings
If using the indirect grilling method, resist the urge to open the grill and check the meat every few minutes as this disrupts even, efficient cooking temperatures.
Use vegetable oil spray formulated for the grill as this type withstands higher direct temperatures without burning and leaves nice grilling marks on food for presentation.
Wear the protective mitts and use long-handled grilling utensils while preparing food on Char-Broil gas grills to avoid burns from hot lids or flareups.
Never light gas grills with the lid shut as fumes will build up inside and explode upon ignition.
