Summary of Contents for BarrelHouse BHC 14 DELUXE
- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL BHC 14 DELUXE Your Guide to Barrel House Cooking WWW.BARRELHOUSECOOKER.COM A PRODUCT OF BARREL HOUSE COOKER, LLC PATENT PENDING 1/2018 — #1015BHOM...
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Page 2: Barrel House Cooker Diagram
BARREL HOUSE DIAGRAM Parts and features vary depending on model. See website for information. Barrel H-Frame Hook Accessory Shelf Half Grill Grate Accessory Wand Base Open Frame Stand **Shipped inside the barrel.** Pg. 2... -
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 Diagram..........Safety Warnings..............3 Available Accessories ............5 Complete Instructions Quick Start Guide............Elevation Setting & Stand Attachment......Frame & Grate Placement........... Lighting & Fuel............Hooking & Hanging........... Cooking & Removal........... Using Accessory Wand with Grates......Coal Extinguishing &... -
Page 5: Available Accessories
ACCESSORIES Sold Separately See all accessories on the website! TAKE YOUR BARREL HOUSE TO THE NEXT LEVEL! EZ-Load Turkey Plus Kit EASIEST way to cook any size turkey in your Barrel House Cooker. Simply set it in place in the cooker and lift it out when done cooking. -
Page 6: Quick Start Guide
QUICK START GUIDE Visit barrelhousecooker.com/videos to watch our how-to videos for set-up, lighting, cooking, and more. For complete instructions, start on pg. 7. It is important to follow our instructions for lighting. This is a non-traditional method of lighting that ensures the cooker operates at the correct temperature for the entire cook. -
Page 7: Elevation Setting & Stand Attachment
COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS STAND ATTACHMENT & ELEVATION SETTING 1. Attach stand (shipped inside of the barrel) to the bottom of the cooker base. Simply compress stand side-to-side to slip the two small metal tabs into the holes. 2. Set intake to closest elevation: 1. -
Page 8: Frame & Grate Placement
FRAME & GRATE PLACEMENT "Versatility" 1. Unlatch barrel from base, lift off, and set to the side. 2. Insert and arrange modular frames and grates 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. -
Page 9: Lighting & Fuel
LIGHTING & FUEL "Lighting" Remove the charcoal basket from the base and check that the base is free of ash and debris. Fill the deep side of the charcoal basket to the top of the coal basket using Kingsford Original briquettes or similar. Warning: Never use charcoal pre-saturated with charcoal lighter fluid (match light). -
Page 10: Hooking & Hanging
HOOKING & HANGING "Versatility" Hanging meat is best for air convection and allows juices to flow down keeping the meat moist. 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 11: Coal Extinguishing & Disposal
COAL EXTINGUISHING & DISPOSAL To extinguish the coals, close the lid and let the cooker continue to run. Do not use water to extinguish coals inside the cooker. Dispose cold ashes into metal or concrete waste bins that do not contain plastic, paper, or greenery. -
Page 12: Hibachi Grill
HIBACHI GRILL Hibachi conversion requires the Open Frame included with the Deluxe or sold separately. The base of the Barrel House Cooker makes a convenient hibachi grill, perfect for searing, reverse searing, and portable grilling. Remove barrel from base and set aside. Remove ash and debris from base and coal basket. -
Page 13: 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 14: Troubleshooting Cooking Temperature
TROUBLESHOOTING TEMP 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 15 TEMPERATURE TOO HOT CONT'D. The wind may also affect the cooking temperature by cooling the barrel down. The effect of weather is not overly dramatic but does play a part in the cooking temperature and time. Wind Blowing Air to Coals The cooking temperature will increase if air is being forced through the bottom intake holes.
- Page 16 Barrel Cooker Runs Too Cool? TROUBLESHOOTING TEMP After the meat has warmed up during the cooking process, the cooking 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 cook- ing temperature on the lid will not go over 220°F during a cook: TOO COOL? THE COOKER: Air Intake Properly Set?
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Page 17: Barrel House Cooker Care
BARREL HOUSE COOKER CARE INTERIOR: Within a couple cooks, 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. Once a year, or so, thoroughly heat the barrel and brush the interior down. For any build up in the base, use a plastic scraper. -
Page 18: Parts Diagrams
BARREL PARTS DIAGRAM Parts and features vary depending on model. See website for information. Handle Top Lid Handle Support Handle Bottom Side Handle Support Thermometer Gasket, Thermometer Barrel Lid Hinge Top Hinge Pin 10. Prop Pin 11. Hinge Bottom 12. Lid Felt Gasket 13. - Page 19 BASE PARTS DIAGRAM 14. Base Latch 15. Base Latch 16. Base Latch Cover 17. Coal Basket 18. Heat Shield 19. Damper Keeper 20. Damper 21. Air Intake Plate 22. Elevation Adjustment Pin 23. Barrel Base 24. Barrel Base Stand Pg. 19...
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