How to Use a Rotisserie Burner on a Gas Grill

Meat cooked on a rotisserie can be succulent and juicy, as the heat from the burner seals in the juices.

Cooking with the rotisserie burner on your outdoor gas grill is a way to cook meat evenly, sealing in the juices and improving final flavor. While many people are familiar with gas grills, rotisserie burners are less common features. They provide an intense heat source and have mounting brackets where you can attach a motorized rotisserie.

Things You'll Need

• Gas grill
• Rotisserie
• Meat
• Split rod

Instructions

1. Remove the racks from the inside of your grill. You should also remove the warming shelf or any other racks that might get in the way of the rotisserie attachment once it is connected to the grill.

2. Mount the rotisserie motor into the mounting brackets provided on your grill. Consult your owner's manual for further directions, as the set-up on each grill may vary. Plug the motor's power cord into an electrical source.

3. Turn the rotisserie burner on by pushing the button or knob that controls the heat source. You will hear a clicking sound (as you do when you turn on your stove); continue to depress the knob until the burner has been lit for a few seconds. This prevents it from turning off shortly after it lights.

4. Turn the rotisserie motor on so that the split rod begins to rotate and the meat can cook. Follow the recipe for cooking times or until a meat thermometer indicates that the meat has reached its desired temperature.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are using the rotisserie burner on your gas grill for the first time, read your owner's manual. The burners can be tricky to operate for new users.

• Always keep your gas grill at least 30 feet from your home in case of accidental fire or explosion.

References

• Kitchen Aid: Freestanding Outdoor Grills: Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide; December 2008