Summary of Contents for BarrelHouse 18C
- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL + ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS MODEL 18C Your Guide to Barrel House Cooking WWW.BARRELHOUSECOOKER.COM A PRODUCT OF BARREL HOUSE COOKER, LLC PATENT PENDING 1/2018 — #1015BHOM18C...
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Page 2: Barrel House Cooker Parts List
18C PARTS LIST Everything you'll need for assembly and cooking. Questions? Call 1-844-508-2665. H-Frame Hook x 8 Barrel Accessory Wand Full Grate Thermometer & Gasket Side Handle x 2 (Angled Ends) Coal Basket Top Handle Lid Cleat Base Feet x 4... -
Page 3: Safety Warnings
SAFETY & IMPORTANT REMINDERS WARNING! DANGER! Failure to follow these instructions may lead to serious injury or death. • Do not use indoors. This cooker is designed for outdoor use only. • Do not attempt to move the unit while it is hot. •... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Barrel House Cooker Parts List..........Safety Warnings..............3 Quick Start Guide..............5 Assembly Instructions............6 Complete Instructions Elevation Setting............Lighting & Fuel............Hooking & Hanging........... Cooking & Removal........... Hibachi Grill & Charcoal Disposal........10 Grate Placement Options..........Additional Accessories............ -
Page 5: Quick Start Guide
QUICK START GUIDE Best way to remove sticker: During your first cook, when the barrel is warmed up, the sticker will come off easily. Use heat resistant gloves and be careful handling the barrel when the surface is hot. Visit barrelhousecooker.com/videos to watch our how-to videos for set-up, lighting, cooking, and more. -
Page 6: Assembly Instructions
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: ONLY USE INCLUDED 3/4" WIDE WASHERS. NOT SMALLER WASHERS THAT MAY BE INCLUDED. INSTALLING SIDE HANDLES Lock Washer 1. Align handle (with angled ends) and washers on outside of barrel. 2. From inside barrel, angle & insert screws with a flat washer on both sides and lock washer closest to the screw head. -
Page 7: Complete Instructions
INSTALLING THERMOMETER & CLEAT 1. From the top of the lid, insert thermometer through the gasket. 2. From inside barrel attach cleat (point it to center of lid ) and bolt. 3. Be sure to tighten well, but do not over tighten. COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS ELEVATION AIR-INTAKE SETTING Properly setting the air-intake... -
Page 8: Lighting & Fuel
LIGHTING & FUEL "Lighting" Remove the charcoal basket from the base and empty any ash or debris. Set charcoal basket on the base and fill the charcoal basket to the top. We suggest using Kingsford Original briquettes or something similar. Warning: Never use charcoal pre-saturated with charcoal lighter fluid (match light). -
Page 9: Hooking & Hanging
HOOKING & HANGING "Versatility" Hanging meat is best for air convection and allows juices to trickle down, basting the meat, keeping it tender. Prepare meat and insert the hooks. Make sure the hook is a couple inches down from the top of the thickest end of the meat. -
Page 10: Hibachi Grill & Charcoal Disposal
HIBACHI GRILL Barrel House makes it easy to sear, reverse sear, and grill with the hibachi feature. This feature can be used at the start or end of a cook, or as a stand alone grill without the barrel. This also makes a perfect portable grill. How to Use the Hibachi: Remove the barrel and set aside. -
Page 11: Grate Placement Options
FRAME & GRATE PLACEMENT OPTIONS Lift the barrel from base and set it to the side. Arrange the grate/frames as desired in the barrel depending on what is being cooked. There are several levels to cook on. NOTE: Food quantity and placement affects air flow and results. To guarantee air flows freely top to bottom follow this general guide: use the cooker for smoking by hanging meat on the top level (A), or set food on the middle level to smoke or bake (B), or use the grate on the top level without the lid for grilling (C). -
Page 12: Additional Accessories
ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES TAKE YOUR BARREL HOUSE TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Accessories sold separately at barrelhousecooker.com. BBQue Can Grill, smoke, or roast on any BBQ or smoker - even hang it in a Barrel House Cooker! Works with gas or charcoal grills. Makes cooking lots of small or chopped foods easy. - Page 13 BHC O-Grate Allows creative and effective ways to cook a variety of food on the BHC 18C using the following modular accessories. (Each accessory sold separately) Drumstick Rack Hang up to 15 drumsticks at once! Use two side-by-side to cook 30.
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Page 14: Cooking Guide
COOKING GUIDE Cook to suggested time, check meat temperature, and then cook to preference. For recipes and cooking instructions, visit barrelhousecooker.com/recipes. Cook Times Meat Internal Temp. (approximate, cook to preference) (Degrees Fahrenheit) Brisket (14 lbs) 5-7 hours (+resting time) Chicken (Pieces) 30-90 min (depending on 165 (boneless breasts) thickness) -
Page 15: Troubleshooting Cooking Temperature
TROUBLESHOOTING TEMPERATURE This smoker is engineered to stay at the correct temperature range by itself for the entire cook (6+ hours) without flare-ups, or fussing with it when set-up and lit as instructed. The cooking process is different than other outdoor BBQs, smokers, and cookers. Give the process time to work, the temperature will fluctuate some, but the results will be amazing every time. - Page 16 TEMPERATURE TOO HOT CONT'D. Wind Blowing Air into the Coals The cooking temperature will increase if air is being forced through the bottom intake hole. Set up a wind block, or place barrel in a sheltered area. THE PROCESS: What the Cooker Does Temperature Naturally Rises During a Cook As meat heats up, the ambient temperature in the barrel usually increases.
- Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING COOKING TEMPERATURE Barrel Cooker Runs Too Cool? After the meat has warmed up during the cooking process, the lid thermometer should be over 220°F (note that the temperature where the meat is cooking is substantially hotter than what the lid thermometer reads). Here are a few things to consider if the cooking temperature on the lid will not go over 220°F during a cook: THE COOKER Air Intake Properly Set?
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Page 18: Barrel House Cooker Care
BARREL HOUSE COOKER CARE INTERIOR: Within a couple uses, the inside of the barrel and lid will be seasoned. It is not necessary to regularly clean off this coating, as the porcelain enamel protects the cooker. Approximately once a year, thoroughly heat the barrel and brush the interior down. For any build up in the base, use a plastic scraper. -
Page 19: Parts Diagrams
18C PARTS DIAGRAM Parts and features vary depending on model. See website for information. Top Lid Handle Thermometer Gasket for Thermometer Barrel Lid Top Handle Screws & Washers Lid Cleat Lid Cleat Nut Barrel Body Side Handles Screws & Washers 10. -
Page 20: Contact & Follow Us
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