Cooking Temperature Ranges; High Temperatures; After Cooking - “Cleaning Up” - Louisiana Grills LG800 Elite Instructions And User Manual

Following is a list of the important tips that will contribute to the cooking
perfection that you expect when using your LG Series Pellet Grill / Smoker.
NOTE: The temperature readout on the control
board may NOT exactly match the
Dome thermometer!
Operating the Grill

Cooking Temperature Ranges

HIGH TEMPERATURES

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The HIGH range will give an oven temperature of over 400 to 600°F, depending on the weather. This
setting is used to quickly preheat your grill as well as to finish the cleaning cycles for the cooking grids and the
"Arched Flame Broiler". Could also be used as a HIGH setting In extreme cold weather conditions or if cooking
with the hood open. Also can be used with the Arched Flame Broiler open to create those "Dirty or Blue" steaks
as well as flame kissed vegetables.
MEDIUM TEMPERATURES 275° F TO 350° F (135°C– 177°C)
This range is best for baking, roasting, and finishing off that Slow Smoked creation. This range will
greatly reduce the chances of a flare up, with the Arched Flame Broiler in the CLOSED position. Great range
for cooking anything in bacon, or where you want control.
LOW TEMPERATURES 200°F to 250° F (94°C-122°C)
The LOW setting will give an approximate oven temperature of 200 to 250°F. This setting is used to
slow roast; to increase the smoke flavor; to keep foods warm; and many other savory things. Highly
recommended for the BIG BIRD at Thanksgiving, Easter ham, or that huge Christmas feast.
Smoking is a variation on true barbecuing and is truly the main advantage of grilling on a wood pellet
grill. There are two types of smoking: HOT SMOKING and COLD SMOKING. HOT smoking, just another name
for barbecuing is generally done at 200 to 250°F. HOT smoking works best when a longer cooking time is
required, such as large cuts of meats, fish, or poultry. COLD smoking is where the food is located so far away
from the fire that it smokes without cooking, and at temperatures of 60 to 90°F. Your LG Series Grill is
classified as a HOT smoker.
Experiment with the length of time you leave for smoking, before cooking thoroughly. Some chefs, or
Pit Masters as the barbecue world call them, prefer to smoke at the end of cooking and to keep the food warm
until ready for serving.
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The temperatures listed above are all approximate and will be affected by the
outside temperature, the amount and direction of wind present, the length and
type of pellet fuel being used and the number of times the lid is opened.
After Cooking - "Cleaning Up"
One of the greatest benefits of your LG Series Grill is the minimal clean up required. When you are finished cooking and
waiting just a little while to let the flavor set in that prime selection of meat, we recommend the following:
1. Using a long handle grill cleaning brush, brass or soft metal, to remove any food or build-up from the
cooking grids, while it is still warm.
2 Turn the temperature control to HIGH for 5 minutes. Let the grill heat up, then push the STOP touch
pad and your done.
- The control will stop feeding pellets, but the fan will continue to burn them properly, till they burn out,
and then the unit will shut down automatically in 20 minutes.
3. A quick wipe up of the powder coat surfaces, using a cloth, warm water and mild soap, will keep the
unit looking like new.
4. Let the smoker cool and put your LG Elite 800 Smoker to bed with the optional GRILL COVER.
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400° F TO 600° F (204°C-315°
Remember PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT.
To intensify that savory flavor, switch to hot smoke (low) temperature range
immediately after putting your food on the grill This allows the smoke to
penetrate the meats, before the pores in the meat close at 120°F (49°C).
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