Char-Broil The Big Easy Manual

Char-Broil The Big Easy Manual

Electric infrared smoker & roaster
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Congratulations and welcome to ownership of The Big Easy
from
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Char-Broil
. 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 your new Electric
Infrared Smoker & Roaster.
We suggest you take a few moments to read the Product Guide and
ensure your cooker is assembled correctly and completely and that
you are familiar with both its construction and operation before using.
There are no hard and fast rules for cooking - just some
®
basic facts about how The Big Easy
works. The
exclusive TRU-Infrared™ cooking system will help
you prepare wonderful meals. Use this cooking
guide as an introduction to cooking with The Big
. It‟s filled with great tips, tricks and recipes.
Easy
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The most important thing you can do first is register
your cooker so that we can be more helpful when
you need us. Please complete the warranty
registration card found on the last page of your
Product Guide or save a stamp and visit us at
www.charbroil.com.
When you register, be sure to sign up for our free weekly email
newsletter called Sizzle on the Grill™. Each issue is packed with new
tips, tricks, recipes, party ideas and exclusive subscriber offers. We
never sell or distribute your contact information! We want your
Char-Broil experience to be a great one and this is one way we can
stay in touch.
Happy Cooking!

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Summary of Contents for Char-Broil The Big Easy

  • Page 1 Sizzle on the Grill™. Each issue is packed with new tips, tricks, recipes, party ideas and exclusive subscriber offers. We never sell or distribute your contact information! We want your Char-Broil experience to be a great one and this is one way we can stay in touch. Happy Cooking!
  • Page 2 If you use a vegetable spray, wipe down the cooking chamber after spraying to ensure an even coat. Turn The Big Easy on, set the Power Level to (15), close the lid and allow it to heat until the vegetable oil burns off and stops smoking.
  • Page 3 OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE Smarter Versatility The Big Easy Electric Smoker & Roaster will monitor internal temperature of the food being cooked and power-off automatically once your target temperature is reached. Digital Food Thermometer Jack LCD Power Level Display Power Level Control Buttons...
  • Page 4 Once your Target Food Temperature is reached, an audible alarm sounds and the heat cycle is turned off. The controller will beep once every 30 seconds until the Power Button is pressed. Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy® owners just like you!
  • Page 5: Setting Power Level

    125°F 175°F Warming 225°F 250°F 275°F 300°F Slow Smoking 325°F 350°F 375°F Big Easy® Smoking 400°F 425°F 450°F Big Easy® Roasting 475°F 500°F Preheat 525°F 30-Min AutoClean™ 525°F Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy® owners just like you!
  • Page 6 30-Minute AutoClean™ (Power Level C) After removing your food return the cooking basket, warming basket, and half racks to The Big Easy. Close the lid, and press the (+) Temperature Control Button until (C) is displayed on the Power Level Display. This will activate the AutoClean cycle.
  • Page 7 Big Easy ® Smoking (Power Levels 9-11) Smoking food has never been… well… easier. Instead of charcoal or wood, The Big Easy uses the convenience of its electric-powered TRU-Infrared cooking system. Smoke flavor ™ is added using about a ½ lb. of wood chips or pellets inside the stainless steel smoker box.
  • Page 8 Level 15 will not affect your overall cooking results. Slow Smoking (Power Levels 4-8) The Big Easy Electric Smoker & Roaster was designed to make outdoor cooking faster and easier. When extra time is available, you can enjoy cooking „slow-and-low‟. If you enjoy a stronger...
  • Page 9: Frequently Asked Questions

    4) Can I cook a turkey with stuffing inside? The USDA recommends cooking stuffing separately for optimal safety and uniform doneness. Visit www.isitdoneyet.gov for more information on cooking turkey safely. Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy® owners just like you!
  • Page 10 6) How long will it take to cook? With The Big Easy, food is done once it reaches proper internal temperature. Always use the Digital Food Thermometer to monitor internal temperature and remember...
  • Page 11 Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy® owners just like you!
  • Page 12 Allow the turkey to rest for 10-15 minutes while the cooking basket cools before removing. Carve and enjoy. Easy Idea: Roast Sweet Potatoes above the turkey using the cooking racks. Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy® owners just like you!
  • Page 13 Allow the turkey to rest for 10-15 minutes while the cooking basket cools before removing. Carve and enjoy. Easy Idea: Skip the marinade injection step – it’s messy and your turkey will turn out moist and juicy without it. Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy® owners just like you!
  • Page 14 Carve and enjoy. Serve with The Big Easy Roasted Potatoes and Corn. Easy Idea: Cook two chickens at the same time using the two Half Racks in the cooking basket. Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy® owners just like you!
  • Page 15 Even better, try doing it outside just before placing the basket inside the cooking chamber and keep the kitchen clean! Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy® owners just like you!
  • Page 16: Pork Recipes

    160˚ F. When done, remove the basket from the cooking chamber and allow the BBQ to rest for 10-15 minutes while the cooking basket and aluminum foil cools. Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy® owners just like you!
  • Page 17 Allow the tenderloins to rest for 10-15 minutes while the cooking basket cools before removing. Cut tenderloins in ½ inch slices and serve with favorite sauce and side dishes. Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy® owners just like you!
  • Page 18 Easy Idea: Want to cook more ribs? Purchase additional Half Racks and stack ‘em up or hang them vertically in the www.charbroil.com basket using The Big Easy rib hooks. Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy® owners just like you!
  • Page 19 Prepare a 3-5 lb beef roast for cooking. Season outside with salt and pepper or a Creole rub for added spice. Place beef roast in bottom center of cooking basket, place basket in The Big Easy. Cook beef until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 145˚F.
  • Page 20 Allow the roast to rest for 10-20 minutes while the internal temperature continues to rise. Always check the internal temperature before serving to insure it has reached desired temperature. Slice and enjoy! Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy® owners just like you!
  • Page 21 30 minutes or up to an hour. Place the corn vertically in the cooking basket. You will know its done when you can press a kernel and liquid comes out. Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy® owners just like you!
  • Page 22 OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy® owners just like you!
  • Page 23 OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE Recipes, Your source for & Accessories… www.charbroil.com Wing Rack Wood Chips High Heat Gloves Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy® owners just like you!
  • Page 24 OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE “Is it done yet?” USDA RECOMMENDED SAFE MINIMUM INTERNAL TEMPERATURES Beef, Veal, Lamb Steaks & Roasts Fish Pork Beef, Veal, Lamb Ground Turkey, Chicken & Duck www.IsItDoneYet.gov Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy® owners just like you!

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