Napoleon NK18K-LEG-1 Assembly, Use And Care Manual page 6

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Charcoal Cooking Guide
EN
Charcoal is the traditional way of cooking that we are all familiar with. The glowing briquettes emit
infrared energy to the food being cooked, with very little drying effect. Any juices or oils that escape
from the food drip down onto the charcoal and vaporize into smoke giving the food its delicious grilled
taste. The bottom line is that Napoleon's charcoal grill produces searing heat for juicier, tastier steaks,
hamburgers and other meats. For cooking times and tips refer to the Charcoal Grilling Chart.
The following grilling chart is meant to be a guideline only. Cooking times are affected by such factors as
altitude, outside temperature, wind, and desired doneness, which will be reflected in your cooking time.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure foods are adequately cooked.
Charcoal Grilling Chart
1 in. (2.54cm)
Hamburger
1/2 in (1.27cm)
Chicken pieces
Pork chops
Spare ribs
Lamb chops
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Heat
Steak Direct heat
thick
Direct heat
thick
Direct heat approx 2
min. per side.
Indirect heat for the
remaining 18-20
min.
Direct heat
Direct heat for 5
min.
Indirect heat to
finish
Direct heat
Hot dogs Direct heat
Cooking Time
6-8 min.– Medium When selecting meat for grilling, ask for
marbled fat distribution. The fat acts as
a natural tenderizer while cooking and
6-8 min.– Medium Preparing hamburgers to order is made
easier by varying the thickness of
your patties. To add an exotic taste to
your meat, try adding hickory-flavored
woodchips to the charcoal.
20-25 min. The joint connecting the thigh and the
leg from the skinless side should be
sliced 3/4 of the way though for the meat
to lay flatter on the grill. This helps it
to cook faster and more evenly. To add
a trademark taste to your cooking, try
adding mesquite-flavored woodchips to
10-15 min. Trim off the excess fat before grilling.
Choose thicker chops for more tender
1.5-2 hrs. Choose ribs that are lean and meaty. Grill
turning often until meat easily pulls away from the
25-30 min. Trim off the excess fat before grilling.
Choose extra thick chops for more tender
4-6 min. Select the larger size wieners. Slit the skin
Helpful Suggestions
keeps it moist and juicy.
the charcoal.
results.
bone.
results.
lengthwise before grilling.
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