Orion Outdoors Orion Cooker User manual

Moist, Tender Meat • No Flame-Ups • Low Cooking Maintenance
e Orion Cooker is
a meat smoker and
convection cooker
that produces moist
tender meat in less
time than a traditional
bbq smoker.
To nd recipes, replacement parts and accesories,
or participate in Orion’s online community visit:
www.theorioncooker.com
Orion Outdoors • PO BOX 250401 • Atlanta, GA 30325
[e-mail]

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WARNING: USING THE COOKER INDOORS CAN CAUSE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING!
DO NOT LIGHT COOKER NEAR ANY FLAMMABLE OBJECT!
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!WARNING r !
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. Carbon Monoxide Hazard.
Never use indoors (home, garage, enclosed porch, tent).
While in use, keep the cooker away from buildings, garages,
flammable materials, flammable fluids and automobiles.
Do not leave unit unattended at any time while in use.
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!WARNING r !
Failure to follow these instructions could result in death, serious injury and/
or property loss. Read and follow instructions carefully before using the Orion
Cooker®! Always read the owners manual before using the Orion Cooker
and follow specic usage, assembly and safety procedures. If you have any
questions, contact Orion Cooker.
• TheOrionCookerisdesignedforOUTDOORHOUSEHOLDUSEonly.
• NeverusetheOrionCookerinsideahouse,trailer,tent,garageorany
enclosed area because carbon monoxide may accumulate and cause
death.
• DonotusetheOrionCookerasaspaceheater.
• SetuptheOrionCookerawayfrombuildings,dryleaves,orany
combustible materials. Avoid high trafc areas and always cook in a well-
ventilated area. Be mindful of windblown sparks.
• DonoteverusetheOrionCookerunlessallpartsoftheunitarermlyin
place and the unit is stable.
• Donotwearlooseclothingwithhangingshirttails,frills,orapronstrings
around the cooker when lighting or cooking.
• NeverallowchildrentooperatetheOrionCookerorplaynearit.Keep
animals and bystanders out of the cooker area.
• DonotallowanyonetoconductactivitiesaroundtheOrionCookerwhen
itisinuse,orimmediatelyfollowingitsuse.NeveroperatetheOrion
Cooker near combustible surfaces.
• OncetheOrionCookerhasbeenlit,donottouchthecharcoalstoseeif
they are hot.

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WARNING: USING THE COOKER INDOORS CAN CAUSE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING!
DO NOT LIGHT COOKER NEAR ANY FLAMMABLE OBJECT!
• Allowcoalstoburnoutcompletelyandlettheashescoolfor48hours
before disposing of them.
• Disposeofcoldashesbywrappingtheminheavy-dutyaluminumfoiland
putting them in a non-combustible container. Be sure there are no other
combustible materials in or near the container.
• Ifyoumustdisposeoftheashesinlesstimethanittakesforthemto
completely cool, remove the ashes from both coal rings keeping them in
heavy duty foil and soak them completely with water before disposing in
a non-combustible container.
• Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingtheassemblyoroperationofthe
Orion Cooker, please contact us at [e-mail] or
1-866-891-3663.
CAUTION:
Nevermovetheunitwhileinuse.Ifmovingbecomesnecessary,donottouch
body or the lid as they may be very hot.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE
OF COOKER:
1. Donotburntrash,leaves,paper,cardboardorplywoodinthecooker.
Theuseofseasonedhardwoodisrecommended.Avoidusingsoftwood
such as pine or cedar because they are likely to throw sparks.
2. Keepallscrewsandnutstighttobesurecookerisinsafeworking
condition. Inspect on a regular basis to ensure that the cooker is
operational.
NOTE: After repeated use, a discoloration of the metal will occur.
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CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Burning charcoal produces carbon monoxide, which has no odor and can kill
you.DONOTburncharcoalinsidehomes,vehiclesortents.Useonlyinwell
ventilated areas.

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WARNING: USING THE COOKER INDOORS CAN CAUSE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING!
DO NOT LIGHT COOKER NEAR ANY FLAMMABLE OBJECT!
Dear Valued Customer:
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purchasing the Orion Cooker.
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feel free to contact us at
[e-mail]
or 1-866-891-3663.
Best Regards,
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DO NOT LIGHT COOKER NEAR ANY FLAMMABLE OBJECT!
Table of Contents Page #
Orion Cooker® ...................................... 6
 ...................................9
 .......................10
General Cooking Instructions ...................................10
 ..........................11
 .......................................13
Recipes..................................................14–23
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.............................................14
Wickers Whole Chicken ...................................15
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.....................................16
Turkey
 ............................................17
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 .......................................18
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 .....................................19
White Wine Pork Chops
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 ....................................20
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 ....................................21
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 ....................23
 .................................24
 ........................................24
..................................25–26

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Orion Cooker®Assembly:
Please read all instructions and warnings before assembly.
Parts Included:
Tools needed:
Upper Charcoal Ring
Lid
Cooking Cylinder
Drip Pan
Lower Charcoal Ring
Triangular
Leg (D)
Ash removal door
Heat Resistant Coil
Handles
Rib Receptacle (E)
“U” Bracket
(inside) (I)
Rib Hanger (A)
Cooking
Grates (B)
3 Rib
Hangers
(A)
3 Cooking
Grates (B)
Drip Pan
1 Poultry
Post & Lifting
Handle (C)
3 “U” Brackets (I)
3 Rib Hanger
Receptacles (E)
4 Triangular
Legs (D)
Ash Removal
Door
17 Screws (F)
9 Washers (H)
9 Nuts (G)

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Step 1:
Attach Legs
1. Align the two holes of the
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charcoal ring.
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Step 2:
Attach “U” Brackets
1. Align the hole at the top of
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hole in the center of the
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(D)
(F)
(F)
(H)
(G)
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(F)
(A)
Top View
Outside
Inside
Side View
(H)
(G)
(A)
(A)
(F)
(H)
(G)
Step 3:
Attach Rib Receptacles
 



 




 


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3 Cooking Grates:






3 Rib Hangers:




Poultry Stand and Lifting Handle:










Accessory Assembly Options

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Items Needed to Cook on the Orion Cooker®
• 12.5lbbagofinstantlightcharcoalbriquettes.Note:Forsmallercutsof
meat or smaller quantities of food, less charcoal can be used. When less
charcoal is used, make sure that the briquettes in the lower charcoal ring
are touching the cooking cylinder. When using less charcoal, cooking
times will be extended.
• Optional: Wood chips. Wood chips add extra color and avor to the
meat product. When using wood chips, there is no need to soak them
prior to cooking. A list of options for wood chips can be found after the
recipe section in this Manual .
• Note:Themajorityofcookingapplicationsdonotrequireliquidinthe
drippan.Theonlyexceptionsarebeefbriskets,shandseafood.
General Cooking Instructions
1. For easy clean up, line the drip pan with heavy duty tin foil.
2. Place the the drip pan in the cooking cylinder.
3. (Optional) Place wood chips between the side of the drip pan and the
insidewallofthecookingcylinder.Theheatfromtheoutercharcoal
ring will cause the chips to smolder when placed against the wall of the
cookingcylinder.Note:Donotplacewoodchipsunderneaththedrip
pan.
4. Preparefoodandchooseappropriateaccessory.
5. Afx food to appropriate cooking accessory and place in the cooking
cylinder or place food on cooking grates in the cooking cylinder.
6. Securethelidonthecookingcylinder.
7. Place a 12.5 lb bag of instant light charcoal around the lower charcoal
ring,withtheexceptionof10-12briquettes.Note:Forsmallercutsof
meat or smaller quantities of food, less charcoal can be used. When less
charcoal is used, make sure that the briquettes in the lower charcoal ring
are touching the cooking cylinder. When using less charcoal, cooking
times will be extended.
8. Placetheremaining10-12briquettesintheuppercharcoalringonthe
lid.
9. Lightcharcoalinboththeupperandlowercharcoalringsandreturnat
the designated time!

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DO NOT LIGHT COOKER NEAR ANY FLAMMABLE OBJECT!
Trust our general cook times. Do not check before designated time.
If the lid is removed the convection current will be lost and cook times
will increase. Remember—LOAD, LIGHT, EAT!!
Always use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
General Cooking Instructions Displayed
STEP 1: LOAD
1. LoadtheOrionCooker®with ribs, turkey, chicken, seafood, etc.
2. Place charcoal in both the top and bottom rings.
3. Wood chips can also be added to the cooking chamber if a smoke avor
is desired.
LowerCharcoalRing
UpperCharcoalRing
Wood Chips
Cooking Chamber

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STEP 2: LIGHT
1. Lightthecharcoalinbothof
the charcoal rings.
2. Sincecharcoalistheonlyheat
source, you don’t have to worry
about any unhealthy fatty oils
or hot, messy spills.
3. 100% indirect heat prevents
carcinogens associated with
direct charcoal heat.
STEP 3: EAT
1. After lighting the charcoal, let
the Orion Cooker do the rest of
the work.
2. Indirect heat from the
charcoal will create a constant
convection current that
circulates within the cooking
cylinder, cooking your meat
quickly and evenly.
3. It’s hands-off and
maintenance-free, with no
ipping, basting or other
troublesome tasks required.

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General Cooking Guide
Product Weight Cook Time*
Chicken 3-4lb 7 min per pound
WholeTurkey 20 lb 2 hours 15 min
(7 min per pound)
WholeTurkey 15 lb 1hour45min
(7 min per pound)
Prime Rib 7-8lb 1 hour 30 min
(10-12 min per pound. 10 min per
pound for boneless. 12 min per
pound for bone-in, for medium
rareor145degrees)
Beef Brisket 6-7 lb 30 min per pound. When cooking
multiple ats, take the largest at
and multiply by 30 min per pound.
Beef Brisket 13-14lb 5 hours
Baby Back Ribs 6 racks 1 hour 15 min
Baby Back Ribs 3 racks 45minto1hour
Pork Roast (boneless
and not a Boston Butt)
7 lb 45min
Boston Butt 6-8lb 3 hours 30 min
Boston Butts (2) 6-8lb/each 5 hours
Pork Chops 1.5˝ cut 35– 40min
SalmonFilet 2-3 lb 30 min
Chicken Wings 20 wings 7 min per pound
Chicken Wings 7 min per pound
TurkeyBreast 12 min per pound
Ham(Buttportion) 8.5lb 2 hours (160 degrees—slicing
temperature)
*Cook times are approximate

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Recipes
Lookingformouth-wateringideasofwhattomakeonyourOrionCooker®?
Tryoutoneoftherecommendedtreatslistedbelow!Or,ifyouhavearecipe
you would like to recommend to other Orion Cooker owners, submit them
online to [e-mail].
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Boston Butt
6-8 lb Boston Butt
Salt
Orion’s Pork and Poultry Rub
Rub meat with Orion’s Pork and Poultry Rub. Place the meat on the bottom
cookinggrateinsideofthecooker.Then,reupyourOrionCookerandcook
for 3 hours and 30 minutes, or 195 degrees (pulling temperature). Check the
meat temperature with a thermometer to make sure it is done. Best if cooked
with hickory chips.
TomBourne
Atlanta, GA
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Beef Brisket
12-13 lb Brisket
Seasoning
Apple Cider Vinegar
Soakthebrisketinapplecidervinegarfor6-10hourspriortocooking.
Removebrisketfromvinegarandpatdrywithapapertowel.Then,cutthe
brisket in half and trim if needed. Apply dry rub to the meat. Fill drip pan full
with an even mixture of apple cider vinegar and water. Place wood chips
between the drip pan and the inside wall of the cooking cylinder. Place the
larger cut brisket on the bottom cooking grate and the remaining piece on the
middle cooking grate. Place 13 lb charcoal in the upper and lower charcoal
rings.Lightthecoalsandcomebackin4hoursand30minutes.
WalterHMcClanahan
Humboldt, TN

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Beef Brisket
4-5 lb Brisket Worcestershire Sauce
Dr. Pepper (not diet) Soy Sauce
Apple Cider Vinegar 4 Strips of Bacon
4 Tbsp Brown Sugar
Garlic Powder
Pokeholesinthebrisketwithameattenderizer.Then,placebrisketina
zip-lockbag,adda3-1ratioofDr.PeppertoAppleCiderVinegar(enough
tocoverthebrisket),4TbspofBrownSugar,alittleGarlicPowder,
WorcestershireSauce,andSoySauce.Sealthezip-lockbag,checkitfor
leaks,andplacebaginthefridgefor4-5days.Flipitonoccasion.Takethe
brisketoutofthemarinade45minutesbeforecooking.Addhickorywood
chips between the drip pan and the inside wall of the cooking cylinder and put
about28oz.ofwaterinthedrippan.Placethebrisketonthemiddlerack,fat
side up, and put the bacon strips on top of the brisket. Cook at 25-30 minutes
per pound, to an internal temperature of 195-200 degrees.
When you take the brisket out of the Orion, double wrap it in aluminum foil.
Letitrestfor90minutes.Cutthinlyagainstthegrainandenjoy.
TomDamoulakis
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Wickers Whole Chicken
3-4 lb Whole Chicken Honey (to taste)
Wickers Marinade Salt & Pepper (to taste)
Marinate chicken in Wickers for 2 hours. Remove chicken from marinade and
inject it with more Wickers. Rub outside of chicken with a mixture of honey,
salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the poultry stand and place inside the
cooker.Then,reupyourOrionCooker.Cookfor1hourand30minutes,
oruntildone.Useameatthermometerplacedinthemiddleofthebreastto
ensurethechickenisthoroughlycooked.Greatifcookedwithapplechips,
which add a splendid avor and crispiness to the skin!
FargasonErb
Memphis, TN

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Hush Yo’ Mouth Baby Back Ribs
Baby Back Ribs (1-6 racks) 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 c Apple Cider Vinegar 2 cloves Garlic
Orion’s Dry Rub Salt (to taste)
1 c Ketchup Tabasco (to taste)
5 Tbsp Mustard
Removetheribsfromthepackage,rinseandpatdry.ApplyOrion’sDryRub
evenly to the ribs. Afx the ribs to the rib hangers and place in the cooker.
Then,reupyourOrionCookerandcookfor1hourand15minutes*,oruntil
done. Best if cooked with cherry chips.
BarbecueSauce(optional):Mixvinegar,ketchup,andmustarduntilit’sa
lightorangecolor.Addthecayennepepper,garlic,saltandTabascosauceto
taste. Apply before and after cooking.
*Thistimeisforsixracksofribs.Forfewerribs,thetimewillbeless.3racks
should cook for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
LizziePowell
Atlanta, GA
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Grandpa Fitz’s Turkey
12-20 lb Fresh Turkey 1 tsp Garlic Salt
1 tsp Paprika 1/4 c Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 Stick of Butter Salt & Pepper (to taste)
1/4 c Olive Oil 1 tsp Tabasco
1 tsp Celery Salt 1 tsp Mustard Powder
1/4 c Lemon Juice
Slicebutterinto4-5pieces.Useaknifetomakeslitsintheskinoftheturkey
breastandlegs.Slidethebutterslicesundertheskinandrubtheouterskin
with butter. Mix celery salt, garlic salt, mustard powder, table salt and pepper
in a small bowl. Rub mixture on outside of turkey to season it. Rub the inside
oftheturkeycavitywiththepaprika.Stirtheoliveoil,lemonjuice,balsamic
vinegar,Tabascosauce,saltandpeppertogetherinanothersmallmixing
bowl and inject the resulting basting sauce into the breast and thighs of the
turkey. Wedge cherry or apple chips between the drip pan and the inside wall
of the cooking cylinder. Place the turkey on the poultry stand and place stand
on the bottom grate using the lifting handle. Fire up the cooker and cook
for7minutesperpound,oruntilit’sdone.Useathermometertocheckthe
temperature of the turkey by placing it in the breast.

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Greatifcookedwithappleorcherrychips,whichaddasplendidavorand
crispiness to the skin!
Michael Fitzgerald
West Palm Beach, FL
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Turkey
12 -20 lb Fresh Turkey Olive oil
Orion’s Pork and Poultry Rub
Wash turkey and pat dry. Rub skin with olive oil. Apply Orion’s Pork and
Poultry Rub to skin of turkey. Place cherry or apple chips between the drip
pan and the inside wall of the cooking cylinder. Place the turkey on the
poultry stand and place stand on the bottom grate using the lifting handle.
Fireupthecookerandcookfor7minutesperpound,oruntilit’sdone.Usea
thermometer to check the temperature of the turkey by placing it in the breast.
Anthony Bogiatis
Atlanta, GA
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Salmon Filet
2-3 lb Salmon Filets 1/4 cup Pepper
1/4 cup Rosemary 3 Lemons
1/4 cup Salt Apple Wood Chips (3)
Mix salt, pepper and rosemary together in small bowl. Cut 9 lemon slices
1/8inchthick.Evenlyspreadthesalt,peppermixonthesalmonlets.Place
lemon slices on top of lets. Add apple chips between cooking cylinder and
drip pan. Fill drip pan full with water. Place cooking grate on top level and
place let on cooking grate. Add charcoal to upper and lower charcoal rings.
Lightbothupperandlowercharcoalringsandcheckafter30minutes.Filet
will be cooked when meat is aky.
*For more of a smokier flavor, place chips between drip pan and cooking
cylinder. Without lid on cylinder, light coals in lower charcoal ring. Check
cooking cylinder after about 15 minutes. When the chips begin to smoke,
place filets on cooking grate. Place lid on cooking cylinder and light the unlit
coals in the upper charcoal ring. The filets will be done when the meat is
flaky—roughly 30 minutes.
JohnUnderwood
Highlands, NC

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Standing Rib Roast
7-8 lb Standing Rib Roast Garlic Powder
Lawry’s Seasoning™ Fresh Black Pepper
ApplyLawry’s™evenlyonallsidesoftheroast.Lightlysprinklegarlicpowder
onallsides.Useapeppermilltodistributecoursefreshcrackedpepperon
all sides. Place drip pan in the bottom of the cooking cylinder. Place cooking
grate on the middle level inside the cylinder. Place meat on the middle
cooking grate. Place the lid on the cylinder. Add charcoal to the upper and
lower charcoal rings and light the coals. Check after 1.5 hours for doneness.
(Cooking time should be 12-15 minutes per pound depending on how rare
you prefer your meat.)
CamLong
Macon, GA
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“Mello” Boston Butt
5-8 lbs Boston Butt
3 liters Mello Yellow™
Orion’s Dry Rub
Pour 3 liters of Mellow Yellow in large pot. Place Boston Butt in the pot.
Usingafork,pierceallsidesofthemeat.Marinatefor24hoursinrefrigerator.
After24hours,removemeatfrompotandapplyOrion’sDryRubevenly
over the meat. Add hickory or mesquite chips between cooking cylinder
and drip pan. Place meat fat side up on the top level cooking grate. Add
charcoaltoboththeupperandlowercharcoalrings.Lightandcomebackin
approximately3.5hours.Checkfordonenesswiththermometer.Depending
on how much fat is in the meat, cook times may vary.
Adam Brasher
Gainesville, GA

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Tequila Chicken Wings
20-40 Chicken Wings
1 pint Tequila
2 c Lime Juice
2 c Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp Salt
1 Tbsp Tabasco sauce
Orion’s Pork and Poultry Rub
Takewingsoutofpackageandwashwithwater.Drywithpapertowel.Place
selected amount of wings in large zip lock bag. Add tequila, lime juice, lemon
juice,saltandTabascosaucetothechickeninthebag.Marinatefor6hours.
Remove the wings from the bag, pat dry and apply Orion’s Pork and Poultry
Rub. Add apple chips between the cooking cylinder and drip pan. Place
appropriate number of grates inside of cooking cylinder and place the chicken
wings on the grates. Place charcoal in the upper and lower charcoal rings.
Lightandcomebackatdesignatedtime.Checkmeatfordoneness.Cooking
times should be approximately the total weight of the chicken multiplied by 7
minutes a pound.
RobHowells
Dublin, CA
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Alder Chicken Halves
3-4 lb Whole Chicken
Orion’s Dry Rub
Salt
Takewholechickenoutofpackage.Rinsethoroughly.Withcutleryshears,
cut whole chicken in half so there will be a breast on each half. Place the two
halves in a large pot. Fill with cold water and pour in a cup of salt. Add ice
cubes to water (1 layer of ice cubes on top of water). Place in refrigerator for
two hours prior to cooking. Remove chicken halves from water and pat dry
withpapertowel.SprinkleOrion’sDryRubevenlyovereachhalf.PlaceAlder
chips between cooking cylinder and drip pan. Place cooking grate in cooking
cylinder. Place chicken halves cut side down on cooking grate. Place instant
light charcoal around upper and lower charcoal rings. Place the lid on the
cookingcylinder.Lightandcomebackin1hourand10minutes.Checkmeat
for doneness.
DavidDawkins
Fayetteville, NC

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White Wine Pork Chops
Four 1.5” Cut Boneless Pork Chops 2 tsp Salt
2 tsp Garlic Powder 2 tsp Onion Powder
4 c White Wine
Placethe4porkchopsinalargeziplockbag.Pourwhitewine,salt,garlic
powder and onion powder in bag with pork chops. Marinate in refrigerator for
3 hours prior to cooking. Remove pork chops from bag and place on plate.
Drizzlemarinadeoneithersideofporkchop.Savehalfofmarinadefordrip
pan. Place apple chips between drip pan and cooking cylinder. Pour half
of the marinade in the drip pan (the drip pan will already be in the cooking
cylinder).Placecookinggrateinsideofcookingcylinder.Place4porkchops
on cooking grate. Add charcoal to both the top and bottom charcoal ring.
Lightandcomebackin35-40minutes.Checkmeatfordoneness.
**Formoreofasmokeavor,placechipsbetweenthedrippanandcooking
cylinder. Without lid on cylinder, light coals in lower charcoal ring. Check
cooking cylinder after about 15 minutes. When the chips begin to smoke,
place chops on cooking grate. Place lid on cooking cylinder and light the unlit
coalsintheuppercharcoalring.Thechopswillbedonein35-40minutes.
Check meat for doneness.
Chip Adair
Atlanta, GA
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Brats
15-20 Brats
Cherry or Apple Wood Chips
Placewoodchipsbetweendrippanandcookingcylinder.Loadall3grates
withbrats.Placelidoncooker.Lightbothcharcoalringsandcomebackin1
hour and 15 minutes.
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Boneless Leg Of Lamb
6-7 lb Leg of Lamb (deboned, rolled and tied) Rosemary
Garlic Salt
Lemon Juice
Cut 10-12 slits into outside of lamb and insert slivers of garlic under the slits.
Rub the entire leg with lemon juice and season with rosemary and salt.
If using wood chips, use a mild wood such as apple. Place about 16 oz. of