Cooking Methods; Direct Method Or Indirectmethod - Weber Q3200 Owner's Manual

DIRECT METHOD OR INDIRECTMETHOD?

The most important thing to know about grilling is which
cooking method to use for a specific food, direct or
indirect. The difference is simple. With the direct method,
which is similar to broiling, the food is cooked directly
over the fire. With the indirect method, fire is arranged
on either side of the food. The indirect method is similar
to roasting, but with the added benefits of that grilled
texture, flavor, and appearance you can't get from cooking
with an oven. Using the right method is the shortest route
to great results—and the best way to ensure doneness
safety.
With each method, you can adjust the burners as desired.
The control settings — HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW, or OFF —
are described in the chart to the right. For example, to
sear steaks, set both burners to HI, then to complete
cooking, set both burners to LOW. For great grilling
inspiration, visit www.weber.com/recipes.

COOKING METHODS

COOKING METHOD
AND USES
PREHEAT
DIRECT LOW
Chicken pieces, sausage
SEARING
Steak and items that need searing
Start by searing thick steaks over
direct high heat...
...finish by cooking over
direct low heat
INDIRECT
Small whole chicken
INSIDE BURNER
CONTROL SETTING
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
LOW
OFF
OUTSIDE BURNER
CONTROL SETTING
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
LOW
MEDIUM
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