Using The Sear Burner - Kamado Joe GasJoe GJ26 Owner's Manual

Indirect Grilling
Any large food item or cut of meat more than about 2 inches thick should be
grilled indirectly. Indirect grilling requires that the heat source be opposite
the intended cooking area. To accomplish this, simply turn the burners
"ON" on only one half of the grill. Place the food on the unheated side and
close the lid, so radiant heat will cook the food. Since the food is not being
exposed to direct heat it will cook more evenly and slowly.

Using the Sear Burner

Your GASJOE 32" and 38" Grills come with a sear or infrared burner.
Infrared burners work by focusing the gas flame through a ceramic element
filled with tiny holes. These holes focus the flame on the surface of the
element, creating an intense heat much higher than a standard burner. It
allows you to sear the outside of your food while leaving the inside rare, if
desired.
Preheating the Sear Burner
Always preheat the entire grill before cooking to achieve consistent results.
If the grill is already hot from cooking you should still preheat the sear burner
for 2-3 minutes or until it glows red.
Never place food over a sear burner before it
is fully preheated. Food particles and grease
drippings on a cold sear burner can clog the
tiny ports and damage the burner.
You should also minimize water spills on the
sear burner and do not use water to control
flare-ups. Take special care to minimize
dropping any liquids on the sear burner
while cleaning the cooking grids.
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