Char-Griller Smokin' Pro 1224 User manual

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Warmer Plate
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Charcoal Rails - 2 per pack
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Cast Iron Cooking Grates
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• Set of four, Grate Lifter included ................................................................................. $29.00
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PARTS .......................... DESCRIPTION
2 ............................................... WHEELS
1 ...................................................... AXLE
2 ..................... PUSH ON WHEEL CAPS
2 ........ 8" FRONT SHELF BRACKETS
2 .......... 10" FRONT SHELF SUPPORTS
2 ................... 3/4" HEX BOLTS & NUTS
2 ....................................... WOOD SLATS
4 .......................... 1" CARRIAGE BOLTS
2 ................ 1 3/4" HEX BOLTS & NUTS
8 ..................................... 1/4" HEX NUTS
2 ...... HANGERS (FOR FIRE GRATE)
2 ....................................... LEG BRACES
8 ................ 1 3/4" HEX BOLTS & NUTS
2 ........ SIDE SHELF BRACKETS (12")
4 ................................... 1/2" HEX BOLTS
/4 .................................... 1/4" HEX NUTS
3 ....................................... WOOD SLATS
6 .......................... 1" CARRIAGE BOLTS
2 ............ 1/2" SELF TAPPING SCREWS
PARTS ...................... DESCRIPTION
1 ............................... SIDE FIRE BOX
1 ............................. LATCH & CATCH
1 ............................... DAMPER DOOR
1 .................... ASH PAN\FIRE GRATE
1 ................................... COOK GRATE
1 .................................. SIDE HANDLE
1 ............................... WOOD HANDLE
18 ............................. 3/4" HEX BOLTS
2 ............................ 1 3/4" HEX BOLTS
20 ............................... 1/4" HEX NUTS
6 .............................. LOCK WASHERS
4 ............................... FLAT WASHERS
PARTS ..................... DESCRIPTION
1 ......... EASY DUMP FIRE GRATE
1 ..................... COOKING GRATES
1 ................................. GRILL BODY
1 ............................... HEAT GAUGE
4 ...................... HINGE BRACKETS
2 ................................... CLEVIS PINS
2 ...................... HAIR COTTER PINS
8 ............................. 1/2" HEX BOLTS
8 ............................... 1/4" HEX NUTS
1 ............ WOOD FRONT HANDLE
2 ............................. 3/4" HEX BOLTS
2 ............................ LOCK WASHERS
2 ................................ 1/4" HEXNUTS
1 ....... SMOKESTACK & DAMPER
2 ............................. 3/4" HEX BOLTS
2 ............................... 1/4" HEX NUTS
1 ................ ACORN NUT & SPRING
2 .............................. LEGS (SHORT)
2 ................................ LEGS (LONG)
4 ............................... 1/4" HEX NUTS
4 ............................ 1 3/4" HEX BOLT
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Hex Nut
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62 Nuts
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Damper
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1/2" Self Tapping
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1/2" Hex Bolt
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2 Pcs. Wheels
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Spacer Tube
Hair Cotter Pin Clevis Pin

Temperature on
Food Weight Water Pan Smokin’ Side Fire Box Meat Thermometer
Beef Roasts, Beef Brisket 3 - 4 lbs. 1 - 1 1/2 hours 4 - 5 hours 140° rare
Lamb Roasts, Venison 5 - 7 lbs. 1 3/4 - 2 1/2 hours 5 - 6 hours 160° medium
Large cuts of Game 7 - 9 lbs. 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 hours 7 - 10 hours 170° well done
Pork Roasts 3 - 4 lbs. 1 3/4 - 2 1/2 hours 5 - 6 hours 170°
5 - 8 lbs. 2 1/2 - 3 hours 7 - 8 hours 170°
Pork/Beef Ribs Full grill 1 1/2 - 2 hours 4 - 6 hours Meat pulls from bone
Pork Chops Full grill 3/4 - 1 1/4 hours 4 - 6 hours Meat pulls from bone
Sausage Links Full grill 2 - 2 3/4 hours 4 - 5 hours 170° for fresh sausage
Ham, Fresh 10 lbs. 3 - 4 hours 7 - 8 hours 170°
Ham, Cooked All sizes 1 1/2 - 2 hours 3 - 4 hours 130°
Chicken (cut up or split) 1 - 4 fryers, 1 - 1 1/4 hours 4 - 5 hours 180°/leg moves easily in joint
(whole) 1 - 4 fryers, 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours 5 - 6 hours 180°/leg moves easily in joint
Turkey (unstuffed) 8 - 12 lbs. 1 3/4 - 2 1/2 hours 7 - 8 hours 180°/leg moves easily in joint
Fish, small whole Full grill 1/2 - 3/4 hours 2 - 3 hours Flakes with a fork
Fish filets, steak Full grill 1/4 - 1/2 hours 1˚ - 3 hours Flakes with a fork
Duck 3 - 5 lbs. 1 - 1 3/4 hours 5 - 6 hours 180°/leg moves easily in joint
Small game birds Full grill 3/4 - 1 hour 4 - 5 hours 180°/leg moves easily in joint/
SMOKING
TIMES
If you purchased the “Side Fire Box” . . . .
recipes for Texas Style Smoking are enclosed with it.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR GRILL.
Doing so will greatly reduce the life of the metal and
finish of your grill.
• Always wear oven mitts to protect hands from burns.
Avoid touching hot surfaces.
• When opening lid, make sure it is pushed all the way
back so it rests against the lid support brackets. Use
extreme caution as hood could fall back to a closed
position and cause bodily injury.
• Close lid and all dampers to help suffocate flame.
• Always hold an open lid from the wooden handle to
prevent it from closing unexpectedly.
• Never leave coals and ashes unattended. Before grill
can be left unattended, coals and ashes must be
removed. Use caution to protect yourself and property.
Carefully place remaining coals and ashes in a
noncombustible metal container and saturate
completely with water. Allow coals and water to remain
in metal container 24 hours prior to disposing.
• To protect against bacteria that could cause illness,
keep all meats refrigerated and thaw in refrigerator or
microwave; keep raw meats separate from other foods;
wash everything that contacts raw meats; cook
thoroughly; and refrigerate leftovers immediately. Cook
meats medium to well done.
WARNING
• Use caution when assembling and operating your grill
to avoid scrapes or cuts from sharp edges.
• Do not use gasoline, kerosene or alcohol for lighting
charcoal. Use of any of these or similar products could
cause an explosion possibly leading to severe bodily
injury.
• Keep children & pets away from grill. Supervision is
necessary and do not leave grill unattended when in
use. Use caution when moving grill to prevent strains.
Keep grill at least 15 feet from any combustible
material (decks, buildings, fences, trees, bushes, etc.).
• When adding charcoal and/or wood, use extreme
caution.
• Never move grill when it is in use or when it contains
hot coals or ashes.
• Do not place grill near flammable liquids, gases or
where flammable vapors may be present.
• Use caution since flames can flare-up when fresh air
suddenly comes in contact with fire. When opening the
lid, keep hands, face and body safe from hot steam
and flame flare-ups.
• Do not exceed a temperature of 400°F. Do not allow
charcoal and/or wood to rest on the walls of grill.
THESE WARNINGS ALSO APPLY TO THE “SIDE FIRE BOX”
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all safety warnings and instructions carefully before assembling and operating your grill.
IMPORTANT HINT: DO NOT TIGHTEN ANY NUTS AND BOLTS UNTIL GRILL IS FULLY ASSEMBLED.
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1) Assembly requires 2 people. Get another person to help.
For easiest assembly use a HAMMER, PLIERS and a 7/16"
NUT DRIVER. NOTE: Do not tighten any bolts unless
instructed to do so.Tightening too soon may prohibit parts
from fitting together. All Hex Nuts should be on the inside
of the grill unless stated otherwise. Unpack all contents in a
well-cleared area.
2) Insert one LONG LEG into one SHORT LEG, see Fig.
A. Repeat this step for the other LONG and SHORT LEG.
3) Attach LEG BRACES to the outside of one of the LONG
and SHORT LEG assemblies you just made, see Fig. B. Use
two 1 3/4" hex bolts and nuts for each LEG BRACE but only
finger tight.
4) Insert all four corners of the BOTTOM WIRE SHELF
into the four holes located near the bottom inside of the four
LEGS, see Fig. C. Next, rotate the LEGS upward until vertical.
Important: Make sure the two Long Legs are on the same end.
5) Attach the other end of the LEG BRACES to the
corresponding legs using 1 3/4" Hex Bolts and Nuts but only
finger tight, see Fig.D.
6) Gently hammer one white HUB CAP to one end of the
AXLE. Slide one WHEEL onto the AXLE. Insert AXLE
through the holes at the bottom of both SHORT LEGS. Slide
second WHEEL onto AXLE then gently hammer the second
HUB CAP onto AXLE. See Fig. E.
7) Place CART/LEG ASSEMBLY on end with wheels on the
ground. Stand bottom half of grill BODY on end with large
opening facing up. Attach the bottom half of the BODY to the
CART/LEG ASSEMBLY with four 1 3/4" Hex Bolts. Start
with the two holes closest to the floor.There are two holes in
the front and two in the back of the grill BODY. See Fig. F.
8) Place the SIDE FIRE BOX on the grill BODY and line up
the holes. Attach the SIDE FIRE BOX to the grill BODY
very
loosely using six (6) 1/2" Hex Bolts and Nuts. Make sure
to attach the nuts on the INSIDE of the Side Fire Box, NOT
on the inside of the grill body. See Fig. G.
9) Insert the two 1 3/4" hex bolts from inside the side fire box
through the left endplate of the side fire box, then through the
2" SPACER TUBES, then through the corresponding oblong
holes in the leg brace. Secure with hex nuts. Fig. G
FIG. D
SHORT LEGS
FIG. C
LONG LEGS
FIG. A
FIG. B
Bottom Wire Shelf
FIG. E
FIG. F
SPACER TUBE
FIG. G
SIDE BOX
LEG BRACE

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10) Now, stand grill upright on legs.
11) Attach two (2) 8" FRONT SHELF BRACKETS to
the front edge of BOTTOM HALF of grill body using
two (2) 3/4" hex bolts and nuts (with the nuts on the inside
of the grill). Attach the long WOOD SLATS to the FRONT
SHELF BRACKETS and at the same time attach the
FRONT SHELF SUPPORT BRACES to the underside
of the outer holes of the FRONT SHELF BRACKETS
with four (4) 1" Carriage Bolts and Nuts. Attach the other
end of the support braces to the legs. Fig. H
12) Insert SMOKESTACK from INSIDE the HOOD up
through the hole. Attach with two (2) 3/4" hex bolts with
the nuts on the inside. Fig. I
13) Insert HEAT GAUGE through hole in hood (from
outside) and push the SPLIT RING over tabs on the sides
of HEAT GAUGE from inside the hood.
14) Attach WOOD HOOD HANDLE to the center of
HOOD with two (2) ¾" hex bolts, lock washers, and hex
nuts. Fig. 1 Attach WOOD HOOD HANDLE to the center
of HOOD with two (2) 3/4" hex bolts, lock washers, and
hex nuts. Fig. I
15) LOOSELY attach the HINGE BRACKET stamped
"TL" (Top Left) to the Left Side of the HOOD; and the
BRACKET stamped "TR" (Top Right) to the Right Side
of the HOOD. Fig. J
LOOSELY attach the HINGE BRACKETS stamped
"BL" (Bottom Left) and "BR" (Bottom Right) to the Bot-
tom Left and Right side of the grill body respectively.
Fig. J
When attaching the four (4) HINGE BRACKETS, use
two (2) BOLTS & NUTS on each (total of 8) by inserting
them from the outside through the BRACKET and then
the GRILL BODY. Fig. J LOOSELY tighten these Bolts.
Set the HOOD, in the CLOSED POSITION, on top of
the Bottom Half of the grill body. Insert the CLEVIS PIN
through the TOP HINGE BRACKET then through the
BOTTOM HINGE BRACKET. Note: You may have to
slightly lift up on the TOP HINGE BRACKET to get the
holes to line up. Now, insert the HAIRPIN COTTTER
through the hole in the end of the CLEVIS PIN. Fig. K
Have a helper hold the HOOD in the full open position
while you tighten the eight (8) Hinge Bolts and Nuts.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The hood will not stay open prop-
erly if you do not loosely attach the hinge brackets and
wait to tighten them with the HOOD held in the full open
position.
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SMOKEDVEGETABLES: Turnips, potatoes, carrots, okra, mushrooms, peeled onions,
zucchini, squash, etc. Put in pan and cover with water and cook for several hours while
cooking the meat. Or place vegetables on grill and smoke for 2 to 3 hours, either wrapped
in foil or not.
SMOKED FISH: Marinate in brine (1/4 cup salt dissolved in 1 qt. of water) or marinate
fish in 1 cup white wine, 1 cup soy sauce mixed with 1 cup lemon juice. Marinate overnight in covered dish
in refrigerator. Let air on rack 20 minutes before placing on Pam sprayed grill. Smoke 1 1/2 to 3 hours.
SMOKED SPARE/BACK RIBS: Peel off tough layer of skin on back side. Rub all surfaces with seasoning. Place ribs in
center of grid amd smoke approximately 4 to 6 hours or until meat pulls away from bone. Baste with barbecue sauce during last
hour.
BABY BACK RIBS (APPLE): Marinate overnight in refrigerator. Before smoking at 200/220º, drain marinade, put ribs with
half dry rub and sit at room temperature for 30 mins. Cook ribs for 3 hrs. Brush with apple sauce 45 mins. before done and
after removing from smoker. When ready, meat blends between tibs & sauce will be gooey, sticky & carmelize in spots. Let sit
10 mins. before slicing. CIDER MARINADE: 1 1/2 cups apple cider, 3/4 cup cider vinegar, 1/2 onion minced, 1 1/2 tbs.
Worcestershire, 1 tbs. corn oil, 1 ts. ground cinnamon, 1 ts. dried thyme, 2 slabs ribs, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs. each. APPLE RIB
RUB: 1/4 cup brown sugar, 4 ts. onion powder, 1 ts. ground cinnamon, 1 ts. dry mustard, 1 ts. salt, 1/2 ts. dried thyme.
CHICKEN MARINADE: Combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon oregano,
1/2 teaspoon sweet basil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder with parsley, 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour over chicken pieces in nonmetal
dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally. Use marinade to baste chicken while cooking.
MEAT MARINADE: (steaks, chops, and burgers) Process 1 cup soy sauce, 2 coarsely chopped onions and 2 cloves garlic
(halved) in electric blender for 1 min. or until very smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup bottle gravy coloring (Kitchen Bouqet and Gravy
Master) and 2 ts. Beau Monde seasoning (or substitute 1 ts. MSG and 1 ts. seasoned salt). Allow meat to stand in marinade at
room temperature for 2 hours or refrigerate up to 24 hours in a covered dish. Bring meat to room temperature before cooking.
SHISH KABOB MARINADE: Mix 1 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 2
teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and bring to a boil. Marinate beef a minimum of 4 hrs.
When ROTISSERING - Tap out perforated holes on ends of HOOD with screw driver and hammer - attach motor to motor
bracket on left end & fasten spit bracket (both comes with rotisserie) to the opposite end of FIRE BOX in predrilled holes -
remove COOKING GRID and WARMING RACK - cook with lid down. Attach brackets to the outside of FIRE BOX.
Keep raw meat & cutting board & plates which touch raw meat away from other foods.
HINTS FOR SMOKING
Use wood that bears a fruit or nut in its name and has been cut for at least 1 yr. because it has the best rate of burn and flavor. Our
SIDE FIRE BOX will accommodate 16" split wood. Remove most of the bark before cooking to avoid an acrid (bad) flavor.
With the DOOR and HOOD closed, control the heat and smoke with the DAMPERS, smoke will linger in the chambers which
will reduce the burn and give flavor. 180º to 220º is the ideal temperature in the smoke chamber. The more air you let into the
SIDE FIRE BOX, the hotter it will burn. After a while you will learn to adjust the dampers to produce the desired temperature.
The amount of fuel determines how long the fire will burn.
A general rule is one hour of cooking per pound. Or smoke one hour for every inch of meat thickness. Cooking slow at low
temperatures, meats stay moist and need little attention. Smoke from SIDE FIRE BOX carries moisture in the air which keeps
meats from drying out. You may foil wrap after a few hours to limit browning and smoke flavors and also keep moist.
OPENING THE SMOKING CHAMBER WILL EXTEND COOKING TIME.
Basic rules remain the same when smoking any meat. Such as 180º to 220º, marinate overnight, let stand at room temperarture
before smoking, baste (MOP) if you prefer while smoking, and sit at room temperature before serving. There are many different
recipes for the Rub, Marinade, or Baste (MOP) here and elsewhere. Check smoking time on chart on page 4.
If food is over smoke, it will taste bitter & turn black. Smoke is a seasoning & too much will ruin the taste for most people. Do
not soak wood in water because it will put soot over the food. If you want your favorite wood to smoke longer and burn slower,
wrap it in foil keeping the ends open. IF THE SMOKE IS WHITE, THE FIRE'S RIGHT. IF THE SMOKE IS BLACK,
ADD SOME DRAFT.
BETTER BARBECUE: Place grilled meat in the marinade for several minutes before serving - it will become tastier and
juicier. CAUTION: Boil the extra marinade first, to kill any bacteria remaining from the raw beef or poultry.
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FIG. K
FIG. I
FIG. H
Attach to Leg
SMOKIN' RECIPES (SIDE FIRE BOX)
Indirect Method (continued)
FIG. J

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SMOKIN' RECIPES (SIDE FIRE BOX)
Indirect Method
Cooking with meat thermometer ensures food is fully cooked. Insert thermometer into
thickest part not touching bone, and allow five minutes to register. Internal temperature
for BIRDS should be 170º to 180º or when leg moves easily in joint. Internal temperature
for meat should be 140º for rare, 160º for medium, and 170º well done.
SMOKED TURKEY - Empty cavity, rinse and pat dry with paper towel, tuck wing tips under the back and tie
legs together. Inject "Liquid Ingredients" with a kitchen syringe into turkey in a half dozen places moving
needle around in each spot to shoot liquid in several directions. Inject greatest amount into breast.
Massage "Paste" inside and out and under the skin (DO NOT TEAR). Place turkey in plastic bag and
refrigerate overnight. Before smoking, let turkey sit at room temperature for 45 minutes and then wrap
in 5' of wet cheese cloth with ends tied. Place in smoker with breast side down and smoke for 45 to 60
minutes per pound until 180º internal temperature. Allow several extra minutes per pound if stuffed to
allow for expansion. Wet cheesecloth after 6 hours. For the remaining smoking time, baste (MOP) every 30 mins. Let turkey
sit 15 mins. before serving.
INJECTION LIQUID: 1/2 cup garlic flavored oil, 4 oz. beer, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne.
PASTE: 4 garlic cloves (mashed), 1 tbs. coarse-ground black pepper, 1 tbs. kosher salt, pinch cayenne, 1 tbs. garlic flavored
oil.
BASTE: 2 cups chicken stock, 1 cup water, 8 oz. beer, 1/4 cup corn oil.
SMOKED BAKED HAM - Fully cooked canned ham or smoked and cured whole ham or shank or butt
portion. Remove rind and score fat diagonally to give a diamond effect. Insert a whole clove into the
center of every diamond. Place ham with fat side up in center of cooking grid. Close lid. About 18 to
20 minutes per pound is suggested for fully cooked hams. Smoked or cured ham which is not fully
cooked should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160º. Baste with ham glaze 3 or 4 times
during last 50 minutes of cooking. Garnish with pineapple rings about 15 minutes before end of
cooking time.
HAM GLAZE: 1 cup of light brown sugar, firmly packed, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup honey, combine sugar, juice and
honey. Let marinade sit for at least 4 hours.
SMOKIN' DOGS STUFFED - Slit dogs lengthwise, within 1/4 inch of each end. Stuff hot dogs with cheese and relish and
wrap in bacon. Place on cooking grid for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until bacon is crisp or skin is ready to burst. Or smoke them plain &
serve with trimmings.
SMOKIN' BURGER - Hand mix the hamburger, onion and chilies into thick patties. Apply "DRY RUB" to all surfaces.
Cover with plastic and refrigerate. Let set 15 mins. at room temperature before smoking for one hour. Baste (MOP) every 20
mins. RUB: 3 tbs. paprika, 1 tbs. ground black pepper, 1 tbs. salt, 1 tbs. sugar, 1 1/2 ts. each of chili powder, garlic powder, &
onion powder, 1/2 ts. cayenne, MOP: 6 oz. beer, 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 2 tbs. corn oil, 1/4 onion, 1 garlic clove,
1 1/2 ts. Worcestershire, 1 1/2 ts. rub.
SMOKED CHICKEN PARTS AND HALVES - Marinate 2 - 3 hrs. in refrigerator, sit 20 mins. at room
temperature, smoke at 200º for 30 - 50 mins.
SMOKED WHOLE CHICKENS - Practically same as turkey except do not use cheesecloth & marinate &
mop with chicken marinade.
SMOKED VENISON: Place leg of venison in a container or "hefty bag," and marinate for 2 - 4 days, turning daily. Marinate
bacon overnight in its marinade. Remove roast from refrigerator at least an hour before cooking. Season generously with
seasoned salt and coarse ground black pepper. Wrap 1 lb. bacon over the top of the roast, and smoke 1 hr. per pound, or until
tender. Do not overcook. Last 2 hrs. can be foil wrapped & basted.
VENISON MARINADE: 1 cup Balsamic or wine vinegar, 1 cup olive oil, 2 oz. Worcestershire, 1/2 oz. Tabasco, 2 tbs. Season
All, 1 to 2 chopped jalapenos, 3 oz. soy sauce. Bacon Marinade: 2 oz. wine vinegar, 2 oz. Worcestershire, 4 dashes Tabasco.
SMOKED SHRIMP & CRAYFISH: Mix in foil pan 1/2 cup butter, two cloves of crushed garlic, Tabasco, sliced green
pepper, 1 tbs. each of minced onion, salt and juices from one lemon. Add shrimp and/or crayfish and smoke 2 to 3 hours.
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16) Attach front wood HANDLE to the lid of
the SIDE FIRE BOX with two 3/4" Hex Bolts,
Lock Washers and Nuts.
17) Attach the black metal SIDE HANDLE to
the SIDE FIRE BOX (above the side door) with
two 3/4" Hex Bolts, Lock Washers, and Nuts.
18) Attach the LATCH CATCH beside the side
door using two 3/4" Hex Bolts and Nuts. Next,
attach the LATCH to the side door using one
3/4" Hex Bolt, two Flat Washers, one Lock
Washer, and one Hex Nut. See Fig. M
19) Attach DAMPER DOOR to the inside of
the side door using one 3/4" Hex Bolt, two Flat
Washers, one Lock Washer, and one Hex Nut.
See Fig. M
20) Insert two 3/4" Hex Bolts through the front
and back of Side Fire Box and attach Hex Nuts
to the inside. These four bolts will support the
cook grate.
21) Attach two (2) SIDE SHELF BRACKETS
to the four (4) holes on left side of grill with
3/4 "
hex bolts and nuts. Next, attach three (3) WOOD
SLATS to the brackets with six (6) 1" carriage bolts
and nuts. Then, holding shelf straight, screw two
(2)
1/2 " screws through bracket and into outer wood
slat from underneath. Holes are only in brackets,
not wood for these two (2) screws. Fig. N
22) Completely TIGHTEN ALL NUTS and
BOLTS. Important: Over tightening Carriage
Bolts will cause Wood Slats to crack.
23) Place FIRE GRATE, with ADJUSTABLE
HANGERS attached, into BOTTOM HALF of
grill body followed by COOKING GRATES.
(Note: catch tabs may need to be bent out slightly
to better accommodate adjustable hangers.)
Next, place fire grate/ash pan and cook grate
into SIDE FIRE BOX.
CONGRATULATIONS!
ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE!
NO RETURNS ON USED GRILLS.
IMPORTANT: PROCEED TO GRILL
PREPARATION ON PAGE 5 BEFORE USING
YOUR SMOKER / GRILLER.
FIG. N
Fire
Grate
Adjustable Hanger
(may need to spread for better fit.)
FIG. L
Catch
Tabs
SIDE FIRE BOX SIDE
DOOR
FIG. M

1. Cure GRILL prior to your initial use to protect the exterior finish and to prevent unnatural flavors to your first meals. Heat
grates to 300° for 30 minutes. (A) Lightly coat ALL INTERIOR SURFACES (including GRILLS, GRATES, and INSIDE of
BARREL) with vegetable oil.(spray veg. oil works best but do not use near hot coals or fire). (B) Build a medium size fire on
the FIRE GRATE. (C) After coals ash over, spread out coals, replace COOKING GRATE, close LID and burn at 250° for two
hours. Re-coat GRATES and return to grill at 200° for 2 hours. Your GRILL will then be ready for use. "Note: Grill will drip
a lot of oil during this process, but will slow to almost none with each use."
•NEVER EXCEED 400° BECAUSE THIS WILL DAMAGE THE FINISH AND CONTRIBUTE TO RUST.PAINT IS
NOT WARRANTED AND WILL REQUIRE TOUCH-UP. THIS UNIT IS NOT WARRANTED AGAINST RUST.
2. To START FIRE - stack 50-60 briquets in pyramid and saturate with lighter fluid (DON'T USE GASOLINE). Light coals in
several places, close lid after briquets ash over or 1/2 gray, spread them out and start cooking. If one end burns faster, use tongs
to move coals from one end to the other for even heat. ALWAYS FOLLOW CHARCOAL AND LIGHTER FLUID MANUFAC-
TURERS’ INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. USE OUTDOORS ONLY ON NONCOMBUSTIBLE SURFACE - 15' AWAY
FROM WOOD AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
3. Control heat with amount and type of FUEL, DUAL DAMPERS and ADJUSTABLE FIRE GRATE. Adjust GRATE one end
at a time. Wood burns hotter than coals. More airflow is more heat.
4. For no flare-ups, cook with lid in the down position. Add water soaked hardwood chips for a smoked flavor.
5. Suggestion: Screw 3/4" cup hooks (not furnished) on front of the wood shelf to hang cooking utensils.
6. Burn out may be rust out. Ashes left in bottom too long hold moisture and rust through any thickness of steel.
This grill is made of steel and cast iron, which WILL RUST, ESPECIALLY IF NOT PROPERLY CARED FOR. SIDE
FIRE BOX WILL RUST AND LOSE PAINT BECAUSE OF EXTREME HEAT.
7. Do not use self-starting charcoal as it will give unnatural flavor. Burn lighter fluid completely before closing lid.
8. After using, coat vegetable oil on interior grates and bare metal while warm to reduce rust. On the EXTERIOR, remove rust
with wire brush and touch up with a high heat paint, available at most hardware/auto stores.
9. HINT: If cast iron grates get caked, put them in self cleaning oven. They come out like new, but need re-seasoning.
10.You may place a coffee can on bottom shelf under the hole in the grill to catch drippings.
11.HEAT GAUGE may obtain moisture, which will steam out during cooking. Gauge may be calibrated in oven.
12. You may fill unwanted holes with Nuts & Bolts (Not Provided)
NOTE: Smoke will escape from areas other than the smokestack. This should not affect your cooking.
GRILL PREPARATION &
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GRILLING RECIPES
Direct Method
STEAK (& ALL MEATS): Cook food directly above coals. Generally
speaking, to grill meats, raise fire grate to high position (hot) and sear for one
minute on each side with the lid open to seal in flavor and juices. Then lower
fire grate to medium position with lid closed and cook to desired doneness.
Control heat with dual dampers and adjustable fire grate.
BETTER BARBECUE: Place grilled meat back in the marinade for several
minutes before serving - it will become tastier and juicier. CAUTION: Boil
extra marinade first to kill bacteria remaining from the raw meat.
Cooking with a MEAT THERMOMETER ensures food is fully cooked. Insert
into thickest part not touching bone & allow five minutes to register. Internal
temperature for BIRDS should be 170° to 180° and meat should be 140° for rare, 160° medium and 170° for well
done.
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PLEASE NOTE: NO RETURNS ON USED GRILLS
Read all safety warnings and instructions carefully
before assembling and operating your grill.
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MARINATED FLANK STEAK – Mix marinade ingredients in nonmetal dish. Let
steak stand in marinade for no less than 4 hours in refrigerator. Brown each side for 5
minutes, but center should remain rare. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin
slices before serving. Grill with fire grate in high (hot) position with lid open or closed.
MARINADE: 1/2 cup vegetable or olive oil, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar,
2 tbs. lemon juice, 1 tsp. dry mustard, 1 minced clove garlic, 1 small minced onion, 1/4
tsp. pepper.
QUAIL OR DOVES – Cover birds in Italian dressing (Good Seasons or Kraft Zesty), marinate overnight, pour off
dressing and cover with Texas Pete Hot Sauce for 6 hours. Wrap birds in thick bacon secured by a toothpick. *Place
on grill – keep turning until bacon is black. Grill for 20 minutes. Sear with lid open and fire grate in high (hot)
position for 1 min. each side before lowering grate and closing lid. *OR SMOKE by placing birds in center of
GRID with fire in both ends of FIRE BOX.
KABOBS – Alternating on skewers any combination of meat, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, mushrooms,
zucchini, circular slice of corn-on-the-cob, or pineapple. Meat could consist of chunks of shrimp,
scallops, lobster, chicken, sausage, pork, beef, etc. Marinate the meat in refrigerator for several
hours. Grill each side approximately 7 minutes turning occasionally while basting with
marinade. Leave a small amount of room between pieces in order to cook faster. Grill with
lid up and the fire grate in the lowest position. See marinade recipe on last page.
KABOB MARINADE: Mix 1 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 2
teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and bring to a boil. Marinate beef in mixture a minimum of 4
hours.
HOT DOGS – Grill with lid up and fire grate in high (hot) position for approximately 6 minutes,
turn every few minutes.
HAMBURGERS – Mix in chopped onions, green peppers, salt, sear 3/4 inch patties on each side with
fire grate in high position for a few minutes. Lower fire grate to medium position and grill with lid
down to avoid flare-ups. Cook each side 3 to 7 minutes according to desired doneness. Cook ground
meat to 150° internally or until juice runs clear (free of blood) for prevention of Ecoli.
Burgers can be basted with marinade when turning and/or other ingredients can be mixed in with the ground beef
such as chili sauce or powder; or you may marinate by allowing to stand in marinade for 1 or 2 hours at room
temperature before cooking; or let stand in covered dish in refrigerator up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature
before cooking. See meat marinade on page 9.
SHRIMP (Peeled) & Crayfish – Place on skewers, coat with melted butter and garlic salt. Grill 4 minutes on each
side or until pink. Cocktail sauce optional.
BAKED POTATOES – Rub with butter and wrap in foil and cook on grill with lid down for 50 minutes. Turn after
25 minutes (no need to turn if smoked). Squeeze for doneness.
SWEET CORN IN HUSKS – Trim excess silk from end and soak in cold salted water
1 hour before grilling. Grill 25 minutes - turning several times.
SWEET CORN IN FOIL – Husk and wash. Rub with butter and season with salt and pepper. Wrap each ear in
foil and grill for 30 minutes turning several times (no need to turn if smoked).
GRILLED VEGETABLES – Slice 1/4" thick and soak in olive oil prior to grilling to prevent
burning. Grill for 9 minutes each side.
GRILLING RECIPES (continued)