User Manual

TO COOK USING ELECTRIC SMOKER AND INDIRECT HEAT
TO COOK USING CHARCOAL INDIRECT HEAT
Indirect cooking means that the food is not cooked "directly" over prepared coals. This method of cooking is best
when cooking high grease content food to reduce unwanted flare-ups or b
urnt sacrifices. Indirect heat also on
delicate foods that may dry out or scorch if exposed to direct
flame.
This method is also recommend when
doing
any type of baking.
H
OW TO START
A CH
ARCOA
L GRILL - INDIRECT METHOD
1. Follow steps 1 thru 6 of "How to start a charcoal grill - direct method
2. Using long-handled, heat resistant, tongs spread the coals out evenly to cover 1/2 of the tray.
3. Adjust Tray height to desired level of heat.
4. Using your lid thermometer as a guide, adjust the front air vents and smoke stack cap to achieve your desired
temperature.
(Some of the heating is generating by the Electric Smoker and the food is cooked or smoked in the Main Charcoal
Cooking Chamber. The smoke and the indirect heat pass through the opening between the Main Chamber and
Smoker/Cooking Chamber.
This method is used to add to or enhance that traditional "campfire" savory wood flavor to your culinary
delight being cooked in your Charcoal cooking chamber.
TIP: Smoke flavor is all based on two elements: TIME AND TEMPERATURE. With this in mind your best
smoke flavor will be produced in your Charcoal Chamber when you lower the charcoal tray to its lowest level
and your Electric Smoker at medium heat.
1. Follow basic Start Up Procedure for the Electric Smoker.
2. Set your desired temperature to HIGH on the Electric Smoker. This will produce the most smoke in the
shortest time period.
3. When smoke begins to appear, turn the temperature dial to medium heat.
4. Follow basic Start Up Procedure for the Charcoal Grill.
5. Using your Thermometer readout as a guide, adjust the charcoal tray height, and adjust the front air vent and
smoke stack.
6. To control the amount of smoke, as well as the overall cooking temperature, PULL open the Charcoal
Chamber/Electric Smoker damper control, located between the Electric Smoker and the Charcoal unit.
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