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TRU-INFRARED
Congratulations and welcome to ownership of your new Char-Broil® Patio Bistro TRU-
Infrared™ grill. It is our sincere hope that by reading this guide and with a little practice you
will come to fully enjoy the tender juiciness and delicious flavor of food you prepare with the
advanced TRU-Infrared cooking technology. We suggest you take a few moments to read the
product guide to ensure your grill is assembled correctly and completely and that you are
familiar with both the construction and operation before using your grill.
There are no hard and fast rules for cooking with your new Char-Broil grill - just some basic
facts about how the grill works. Depending on your level of experience with outdoor cooking
on either traditional gas or charcoal grills, you will discover we've designed the Patio Bistro
TRU-Infrared cooking system to be a useful tool for you to prepare great tasting meals the
way you like and want.
Your Char-Broil grill has an exclusive infrared cooking system that gives you a wide range
of control over the temperature and style of grilling, barbecuing and rotisserie cooking you
enjoy. Use this grilling guide as an introduction to get started cooking with your new Char-
Broil grill.
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Summary of Contents for Char-Broil Patio Bistro TRU-Infrared Series
- Page 1 There are no hard and fast rules for cooking with your new Char-Broil grill - just some basic facts about how the grill works. Depending on your level of experience with outdoor cooking on either traditional gas or charcoal grills, you will discover we’ve designed the Patio Bistro...
- Page 2 WHAT TRU-INFRARED™ MEANS A Char-Broil TRU-Infrared grill promises outdoor cooks much juicier food and prevents flare-ups and hot spots. These six benefits of TRU-Infrared set the stage for a great grilling experience, every time. HOW TRU-INFRARED™ WORKS The science behind TRU-Infrared tells a juicy story. Unlike traditional gas grills, Char- Broil TRU-Infrared limits the hot air that comes into contact with the food.
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Page 3: Getting Started
PREHEATING YOUR PATIO BISTRO Just like your home oven, the Char-Broil Patio Bistro grill should be preheated to provide optimum performance. Preheat the grill on high for 15 minutes, or longer if weather conditions require. Before starting, wipe the surface with a well oiled cloth. - Page 4 The results are that cooking with infrared energy provides more juicy and flavorful results. High end restaurants have known for years that cooking with infrared produces the best steaks, and now Char-Broil is bringing this same technology to your backyard! COOKING WITH INFRARED HEAT •...
- Page 5 which can result in flare-ups. •During cooking, if grease pools, remove food (if possible) and turn the control on high with the lid open until grease has burned off. SEARING Searing meat is all about creating a flavor “crust” and capturing internal juices so meat remains moist on the inside and every bite is delicious.
- Page 6 A SUCCULENT BEEF STEAK Pick the right kind of steak. Tender cuts like sirloin, tenderloin, porterhouse, New York strip, and shell steak are the best. Fibrous steaks, like skirt and flank, also taste great grilled– especially when thinly sliced on the diagonal. •...
- Page 7 last 10 minutes. • If desired, you can brush on a glaze of barbecue sauce or marmalade during the final 10 minutes instead of the apple cider vinegar. • Drop smoke chips directly on or between the cooking grates. This will add smoke flavor to the ribs.
- Page 8 VEGETABLE COOKING CHART VEGETABLE ESTIMATED COOKING TIME SETTING CORN In husks or foil - soak 20 -30 minutes. 30-40 minutes (total) Medium/High Without husks. 5-7 minutes MUSHROOMS Portobello 3-4 min/side Medium/High Regular 2-4 min/side ONIONS Quartered 10-12 min/side Medium/High Sliced 4-8 min/side PEPPERS Whole...
- Page 9 tuna, swordfish, and shark are particularly good on the grill because they hold together well and don’t stick. • Grilled/barbecued shrimp are tastiest when the shell is left on. Lightly sprinkle the shrimp with salt. Grill them about 5 minutes until the shells turn pink. YES, FRUITS ARE GOOD TOO! Lightly grilling fruit (especially stone fruits) caramelizes their natural sugars, which enhances their flavor.
- Page 10 • When you grill chicken parts, remember that a different thickness will affect the grilling time and so will the fat content. As a general rule, white meat takes less time than dark meat, while breasts and thighs will take longer than wings. •...
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Page 11: Cleaning Your Grill
Besides the versatile cooking performance, the ability to burn off the TRU-Infrared cooking system also makes clean-up a breeze! CHAR-BROIL TRU-INFRARED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE After each use, it is advised that you burn off any excess grease and food debris that has accumulated on your grates. - Page 12 your grill’s high quality appearance, wash with mild detergent and warm water, or use a stainless steel grill cleaner. Baked-on grease deposits may require the use of an abrasive plastic cleaning pad. Use only in direction of brushed finish to avoid damage. Do not use abrasive pad on areas with graphics.