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Americana Grills 5023 User Manual

Charcoal water smoker grill
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Model 5023
Charcoal
Water Smoker Grill

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  • Page 1 Model 5023 Charcoal Water Smoker Grill...
  • Page 2 WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov...
  • Page 3 .WARNING Charcoal To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death: • Never use gasoline, kerosene, alcohol or other volatile fluids as a starter. They can explode. • Do not use charcoal grill as a space heater. • Do not use aerosols or store flammable liquids or materials near this charcoal grill. Cap lighter fluid immediately and place a safe distance from the grill.

  • Page 4: U Sing Charcoal

    U SING CHARCOAL WARNI N G To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from explosion or fire: • Be careful when burning charcoal to avoid getting burned from flame, heat or hot coals. • Be aware of the wind blown sparks. •...
  • Page 5 Pre p aration for Assembl y TOOLS NEEDED: Phillips head Screwdriver and a 3/8" open end wrench or a pair of pliers. LAY OUT AND IDENTIFY ALL PARTS. DO NOT DISCARD CARTON OR PACKING UNTIL YOUR GRILL IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED. READ ALL ASSEMBLY AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE YOU START.
  • Page 6 5023 Charcoal Water Smoker Assembly Step 1 Body Handle Attachment A. Align Handle Bracket (7) over one pair of holes near the top of the Body Assembly. Insert a 10-24 x 1/2" Bolt (1) through each hole in the Bracket then through the Body.
  • Page 7 Step 3 Hood Assembly A. Insert a 10-24 x 1/2" Bolt through one bottom hole in the Handle Bracket then through the remaining small hole in the top of the Hood. Fasten with a Lock Nut from inside hood. Repeat for other side of handle bracket.
  • Page 8 To get the best flavor from your first cook and remove any manufacturing oils, follow the steps below to "Break-in" your new grill. To break-in the 5023 Charcoal Smoker, follow the charcoal lighting instructions to start approximately one pound of charcoal.

  • Page 9: Food Safety

    Basic Keys to Successful Smoke Cooking #1 "Low and Slow" is the key for the simple creation of incredibly juicy, smoky meats! SCHEDULING: Long, slow smoke cooking is such a change from our usual hurry-up way of life that it may take some gettin' used to. Food and recipe choices can be as simple or as time consuming as you wish but the cook time will always be longer than normal grilling or even oven cooking.

  • Page 10: Tips For Success

    WHAT IF? ... Even the best planned schedule can go astray so here are some suggestions for those rare occasions: • Try to always have some appetizers or a salad to serve first so you have flexibility in your serving time. •...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED: When using the 5023 Charcoal Water Smoker, after the initial start up, the basic cooking methods are the same. "Low and Slow" is the key for the simple creation of incredibly juicy, smoky meats. Below are the basic steps for using your smoker. Following this section are more tips and recipes.
  • Page 12 QUICK GLANCE COOKING GUIDE ALWAYS FILL WATER PAN WITH APPROXIMATELY 5 QUARTS OF HOT WATER UNLESS A RECIPE INDICATES LESS THIS SMOKER IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR "COLD SMOKING" Temperature Cooking Time Amount of Amount of Food and Weight for Doneness {Hours) Wood Chunks Charcoal...
  • Page 13 Basic Recipes for Smoke Cooking EAST TENNESSEE PULLED PORK 1 pork butt (6-8 lbs) Choice of wood chunks or chips (hickory chunks preferred) Dry rub Dry Rub: This is our basic recipe for dry rub. There are many rubs on the market, with a wide range of tastes, from 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar dark and smokey to light and sweet to spicy hot.
  • Page 14 To minimize the length of the stall, do not open the hood or baste during this time. Check for more Tips, Recipes and Links. www.mecocorp.com For more recipes, updates and tips follow us on: Facebook at www.facebook.com/americanagrills Instagram at www.instagram.com/americana_grills Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/mecocorporation/americana-grills/ Youtube at www.youtube.com/c/Americana Grills...
  • Page 15 Meco Corporation Manufacturing Grills Since 1969 Electrics, Smokers, & Charcoal Your Style, Your Choice! To validate your warranty, register your grill at www.mecocorp.com Replacement parts require proof of purchase. Please save your receipt.

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