Char-Broil Performance Series Bedienungsanleitung Seite 49

Food safety is a very important part of
enjoying the outdoor cooking
experience. To keep food safe from
harmful bacteria, follow these four basic
steps:
Clean: Wash hands, utensils, and
surfaces with hot soapy water before
and after handling raw meat.
Separate: Separate raw meats from
ready-to-eat foods to avoid cross
contamination. Use a clean platter
and utensils when removing cooked
foods. Cook: Cook meat and poultry
thoroughly to kill bacteria. Use a
thermometer to ensure proper internal
food temperatures. Chill: Refrigerate
prepared foods and leftovers
promptly.
GRILLING GUIDE – Tips & Tricks
Cooking on your new grill is a hands-on
experience, and it is recommended to
remain outside with your grill while
cooking. Grilling can be affected by
many external conditions. In cold
weather, you will need more heat to
reach an ideal cooking temperature, and
grilling may take longer. The meat's
internal temperature and thickness can
also affect cooking times. Cold and
thicker meats will take longer to cook.
Sauces
Sauces containing sugars and fats can
cause flareups, and your food may burn.
In general, apply these sauces during
the final 10 minutes of cooking. Keep in
mind, use of excessive sauces or glazes
will also require extra cleaning
afterwards.
Marinades and Rubs
To enhance the flavor of grilled foods, a
liquid marinade or dry rub can be used
prior to cooking. Meat can be either
soaked or injected with liquid marinade
up to 24 hours prior to grilling. Dry rubs
can be applied directly to the meat
immediately before grilling.
Wood Chips
For extra smoke flavor when grilling, try
adding wood chips. Soak the chips in
water for approximately 30 minutes
before adding to a smoke box or pan.
Place smoke box or pan on top of the
cooking grate above the flame. Turn grill
on high until the wood starts to smoke.
Reduce heat to desired temperature for
cooking, and place food on cooking grate
as desired. Close lid to retain
more
smoke.
Hardwood varieties that work
particularly well with grilled
foods include Alder, Apple,
Cherry, Grapevines, Hickory,
Mesquite, Oak, Rosemary and
Sassafras.
Skewers
Metal skewers should be flat, with long
handles. Round skewers allow food to
roll when turned, so it may not cook as
evenly. Use metal skewers when cooking
meat kabobs. Wooden skewers should
be soaked in water for an hour before
use, and are best used for quick cooking
foods such as vegetables and fruits.
Utensils
Use tongs or a spatula to handle the food
instead of a fork, and don't turn the food
too often. Piercing the food with a fork
will release juices that you want in the
meat, and may cause flare-ups.
GRILLING GUIDE – Cleaning Your Grill
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Why Clean?
We've all heard the saying 'An ounce of
prevention is worth a pound of cure'. This is
• Cover grill if stored outdoors. Choose from a varie
of grill covers offered by manufacturer.
• Store grill indoors ONLY if LP cylinder is turned off,
disconnected, and removed from grill. Never store
LP cylinder indoors.
• When removing grill from storage, follow the
'Cleaning the Burner Assembly' instructions in the
Use and Care section of the Product Guide.
great advice when it comes to keeping your
grill clean.
Routine Care
Periodic cleaning of this grill is
necessary, as grill fires can occur when
grease and food debris collect in the
bottom of the grill. After each use,
remove any remaining food particles
from the cooking grate and inside of the
grill using a grill brush. Do this after the
grill has cooled down, yet is still warm.
It is much easier to clean food particles
while warmth is still present, than after
the food particles have completely
cooled and hardened. This grill is not
designed to be 'burned off' by closing
the lid and turning the burners on High
for an extended time. The excessive
heat generated can cause leftover
grease to catch fire, and can cause
permanent damage to your grill.
General Cleaning
Plastic parts: Wash with warm soapy water
and wipe dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners,
degreasers or a concentrated grill cleaner on
plastic parts. Damage to and failure of parts
can result.
Porcelain surfaces: Because of glass-like
composition, most residue can be wiped
away with baking soda/water solution or
glass cleaner. Use non-abrasive scouring
powder for stubborn stains.
Painted surfaces: Wash with mild detergent
or non-abrasive cleaner and warm water.
Wipe dry with a soft non-abrasive cloth.