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C O O K I N G W I T H Y O U R P K
GR I LLIN G, HOT & FAS T, THE DIRE CT MET HOD
Start the fire as indicated on page six, and let the coals get up to temperature.
Crack open a beverage. Smile.
You can cook hot and fast using one or two temperature zones (see page two). If
you would like to set up two-zones, as many chefs prefer, ensure the coals are on
one side of the capsule. We generally use right side, but that's up to you.
Close the lid and open all of the vents. Wait a few minutes to allow PKs aluminum
cast to warm up and then take a temperature reading.
Use the vents to adjust the temperature. If your smoke looks thick and dirty, your
coals are not getting enough oxygen—open your vents slightly. Good smoke
is thin and almost clear. More oxygen equals higher temps. Once your PK has
reached the desired temperature, throw some meat on it.
If your PKGO has a lid, keeping it closed while cooking will allow you to cook at a
very high heat without fire flaming up and burning the meat as typically happens
in other outdoor cookers. If you get a flame-up, briefly close the lid and the top
vents to extinguish it.
BA RBECUE, LO W & S LO W, THE INDIRE C T ME THOD
Start the fire as indicated on page six, and let the coals get up to temperature. Crack
open a beverage. Toast your neighbors.
Set up the grill for two-zone cooking (see page 2). Place the coals on one side of
the charcoal grate and place a drip pan on the other side.
Close the lid and configure the vents as follows. Open the Air Intake Door™ beneath
the hot coals to the fully open position. Close the other Air Intake Door. Close the
radial exhaust vent above the hot coals. Open the other radial exhaust vent.
Wait a few minutes to allow PKs aluminum cast to warm up and then take a
temperature reading. If the temperature is too high, close radial exhaust vent
over the meat slightly, wait a few minutes and re-check. If the temperature is too
low, open the other Air Intake Door™ slightly to allow more oxygen in, wait a few
minutes and re-check.
Place your meat on the cool side of the grill. Refuel as needed to maintain desired
temperature.
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P KGO | OWNER'S GUIDE
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