Kenmore SI3209ZA Use and Care Guide - Page 31

An Important Note About Heat Settings The suggested heat settings shown are approximate. There are many factors such as outside temperature, wind conditions and grill location that affect your grill performance. We offer these cooking times as a convenience, but suggest you watch the temperature gauge and adjust the heat accordingly. Preparing to Roast Roasting uses the indirect cooking method. Therefore, the food should be placed on the left or right side of your grill with the Burner lit on the opposite side. You can also use the supplied Cooking Grid with an aluminum drip pan underneath allowing you to collect juices for making gravies. Remember, indirect cooking requires the Lid of your grill to be down. Preheating your grill is not required for slow cooking methods such as roasting. If you do choose to preheat your grill before roasting, turn the Burners on Hi and close Lid for approximately 2-3 minutes. Food preparation Trim meat of excess fat. Truss meat and poultry with cooking string to retain shape if desired. Bacon strips can be used to cover the outside surface of lean meat and poultry to help prevent it from drying out. Another method for keeping food moist during roasting is to put water in a cooking pan, then cover with foil. The foil should be removed for the first or the last part of the cooking time to ensure proper browning. Tips for roasting Except when roasting with water in a roasting pan, the juices that collect in the pan can be used as the base for a tasty sauce or gravy. Place a cooking pan directly over the heat, add extra butter if needed, then add several spoonfuls of flour to thicken sauce. Finally, add sufficient chicken or beef stock to obtain the desired consistency. Once the meat is cooked, remove it from your grill and cover with a piece of foil. Allow it to stand for 10-15 minutes which allows the juices to settle. This will make carving easier and ensure a tender, juicy roast. Type of Food Beef Lamb Veal Pork Chicken Duck Fish Turkey, under 16 pounds Turkey, over 16 pounds How Cooked Rare Medium Well done Medium Well done Approximate Cooking Times 18 minutes per pound 23 minutes per pound 27 minutes per pound 18 minutes per pound 23 minutes per pound 27 minutes per pound 30-33 minutes per pound 20-25 minutes per pound 25 minutes per pound 10 minutes per pound 20-25 per pound + 30 minutes 18-23 per pound + 15 minutes BAKING TECHNIQUES From casseroles and cornbread to delicious desserts like fondue fruit skewers or crumb cake, baking on the grill is as easy as baking in the kitchen. Preparing to Bake To bake in your new grill you'll need a baking dish or castiron cooking pan, and a pair of flame retardant BBQ Mitts. If the cooking pan is cast-iron be sure to season the pan before use. Preheat your grill 3-5 minutes, then lower heat to achieve the baking temperature desired. Baking uses the indirect cooking method. Therefore, your cooking pan should be Oven Temperature Slow 300 ° - 340 ° F Moderate 355 ° - 390 ° F High 410 ° - 480 ° F placed on the left or right side of your grill with the burner lit on the opposite side. Tips for Baking Prepare your favorite recipe as you would in the kitchen. Foods cooked in the grill for long periods of time should always be covered in aluminum foil to retain moisture. You will need to stir the food several times as it bakes, and add additional liquid if required. Watch the temperature, and adjust to cook according to your recipe directions. Recommended Grill Setting Both outside Burners on LOW 1 outside Burner on Hi and 1 outside Burner on LOW Both outside Burners on Hi Warning: Do not use the infrared burner when indirect cooking (roasting and baking) or anytime when the grill lid is down. A-4