Grilling Tips & Helpful Hints; Preheating The Barbecue; Cooking Methods; Grilling Basics - Weber 59765 Owner's Manual

PREHEATING THE BARBECUE

Your Weber ® gas barbecue is an energy-efficient appliance. It operates at an
economical, low BTU rate. Preheating the barbecue before grilling is important. Light
your gas barbecue according to the instructions in this Owner's Guide. To preheat:
after lighting, turn all burners to START/HI, close the lid, and heat until the temperature
reaches between 500° and 550° F (260° and 290° C), the recommended broiling
temperature. This will take 10 to 15 minutes depending on conditions such as air
temperature and wind.
Note: For the first few uses of your barbecue, the temperature inside the cookbox may
be hotter than shown in your cookbook because the surfaces of the cookbox are still
reflective. Cooking conditions, such as wind and weather, may require the adjustment of
burner controls to obtain the correct cooking temperatures.
If burners go out during cooking, open the lid, turn off the burner(s), and wait five
minutes before relighting.
m WARNING: Do not move the Weber
operating or while the barbecue is hot.

COOKING METHODS

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
BEEF
Steak: fillet, rump or entrecote
Kebab
Beefburger or rissole
Pork
Chop: rib, loin, or shoulder
Loin, boneless
Sausage
Poultry
Chicken breast, boneless, skinless
Chicken, half
Chicken pieces, bone-in breast/wing
Chicken pieces, bone-in leg/thigh
Fish & Seafood
Fish, fillet or slice
Prawns
Fish, whole
VEGETABLES
Asparagus
Corn on the cob, husked
Corn on the cob, in husk
Garlic, whole
Mushroom: shiitake or button
Mushroom: chestnut, cups or flats
Onion, 1.27 cm (1/2 in) slices
Potato, 1.27 cm (1/2 in) slices
Aubergine, 1.27 cm (1/2 in) slices
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GRILLING TIPS & HELPFUL HINTS
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Thickness/Weight
2 cm (3/4 in) thick
2.5 cm (1 in) thick
2.5 – 3 cm (1 to 1-1/2 in) thick
2.5 – 3 cm (1 to 1-1/2 in) cubes
2 cm (3/4 in) thick
Thickness/Weight
2 – 2.5 cm (3/4 to 1 inch) thick
3 – 4 cm (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 in) thick
2 – 2.5 cm (3/4 to 1 in) thick
Thickness/Weight
175 g (6 oz)
550 – 675 g (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lb)
Thickness/Weight
3 – 4 cm (1/4 to 1/2 in) thick
1 – 2.5 cm (1/2 to 1 in) thick
2.5 – 3 cm (1 to 1-1/4 in) thick
450 g (1 lb)
1 kg (2 to 2 1/2 lb)
Thickness/Weight
with the added benefits of that grilled texture, flavour, 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 a safe degree of doneness.
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 HIGH, then to complete cooking, set both burners to LOW.
For more ideas, refer to the recipes in the grilling guide included with this barbecue.
Note: Cooking conditions, such as wind and weather, may require the adjustment of
burner controls to obtain the correct cooking temperatures.

GRILLING BASICS

A light coating of oil will help brown your food evenly and keep it from sticking to the
cooking grate. Always brush or spray oil onto your food, not directly onto the cooking
grate.
We suggest that you barbecue with the lid down. Why? Because it reduces the chance
of flare-ups, and cooks your food faster and more evenly.
When using a marinade, sauce or glaze with a high sugar content, or other ingredients
that burn easily, only brush it onto the food during the last ten to fifteen minutes of
barbecuing.
Don't forget to regularly brush off your cooking grate and clean out the drip pan under
the barbecue.
For more barbecuing tips and recipes, visit www.weber.com
Approximate Grilling Time
6 to 8 minutes High
8 to 10 minutes High
14 to 16 minutes; sear 10 minutes High, Barbecue 4 to 6 minutes Low
10 to 12 minutes Medium
8 to 10 minutes Medium
Approximate Grilling Time
10 to 15 minutes; sear 6 minutes High, barbecue 4 to 8 minutes Low
14 to 18 minutes; sear 8 minutes High, barbecue 6 to 10 minutes Low
10 to 12 minutes; sear 6 minutes High, barbecue 4 to 6 minutes Low
25 to 30 minutes Low
Approximate Grilling Time
8 to 12 minutes Medium
1 to 1-1/4 hours Low
30 to 40 minutes Low
40 to 50 minutes Low
Approximate Grilling Time
3 to 5 minutes High
5 to 10 minutes High
10 to 12 minutes High
2 to 5 minutes High
15 to 20 minutes Medium
20 to 30 minutes Medium
Approximate Grilling Time
6 to 8 minutes Medium
10 to 12 minutes Medium
25 to 30 minutes Medium
45 to 60 minutes Low
8 to 10 minutes Medium
12 to 15 minutes Medium
8 to 12 minutes Medium
14 to 16 minutes Medium
8 to 10 minutes Medium
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