Brinkmann 810-3810-S - Manual (Page 15)

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Step 4
With coals burning well, carefully add wood chunks using long
cooking tongs (see “Flavoring Wood” and “Adding Charcoal/Wood
During Cooking” sections of this manual.)
Step 5
Place cooking grills on grill support lips. Use charcoal grate adjuster
crank to position charcoal grate to lowest level.
WARNING: Wear protective gloves or oven mitts when adjusting door
handle, ash tray or cooking height.
Step 6
Place food on right side of cooking grill and close lid.
Step 7
The ideal smoking temperature is between 175°F and 250°F. For large
cuts of meat, allow approximately one hour of cooking time per pound
of meat. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure food is fully
cooked before removing from grill.
Step 8
Allow grill to cool completely, then follow instructions in the
“After-Use Safety” and “Proper Care & Maintenance” sections of this
manual.
During the smoking process, avoid the temptation to open lid to check
food. Opening the lid allows heat and smoke to escape, making
additional cooking time necessary.
Food closest to the charcoal will cook and brown faster. Rotate food
midway through the cooking cycle. If food is excessively browned or
flavored with smoke, wrap food in aluminum foil after the first few
hours of smoking. This will allow food to continue cooking without
further browning or smoke flavoring.
When cooking fish or extra lean cuts of meat, you may want to try
water smoking to keep the food moist. Before starting a fire, place
charcoal tray to lowest level. Use a flat bottom metal pan shallow
enough to fit between charcoal grate and cooking grill as a water pan.
Set the metal pan on charcoal grate under food and cooking grill. Fill
with water or marinade until q full. Build your fire on the opposite
side of water pan.
CAUTION: Always use oven mitts/gloves to protect your hands. Liquid
in water pan will be extremely hot and can scald or burn.
Always allow liquid to cool completely before handling. Do
not allow liquid to completely evaporate from water pan.
Lower Charcoal Grate Level
(Smoking)
Smoke Cooking Tips
Charcoal grate
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