Napoleon 23 Inch Portable Charcoal Kettle Grill Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 6)

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Charcoal Grilling Chart
Food Direct/Indirect Heat Cooking Time Helpful Suggestions
Steak
1 in. (2.54cm) thick
Direct heat 6-8 min.– Medium When selecting meat for grilling, ask
for marbled fat distribution. The fat
acts as a natural tenderizer while cook -
ing and keeps it moist and juicy.
Hamburger
1/2 in (1.27cm) thick
Direct heat 6-8 min.– Medium Preparing hamburgers to order is
made easier by varying the thickness
of your patties. To add an exotic taste
to your meat, try adding hickory-
flavored woodchips to the charcoal.
Chicken pieces Direct heat approx 2 min.
per side.
Indirect heat for the
remaining 18-20 min.
20-25 min. The joint connecting the thigh and the
leg from the skinless side should be
sliced 3/4 of the way though for the
meat to lay flatter on the grill. This
helps it to cook faster and more even-
ly. To add a trademark taste to your
cooking, try adding mesquite-flavored
woodchips to the charcoal.
Pork chops Direct heat 10-15 min. Trim off the excess fat before grilling.
Choose thicker chops for more tender
results.
Spare ribs Direct heat for 5 min.
Indirect heat to finish
1.5-2 hrs.
turning often
Choose ribs that are lean and meaty.
Grill until meat easily pulls away from
the bone.
Lamb chops Direct heat 25-30 min. Trim off the excess fat before grilling.
Choose extra thick chops for more
tender results.
Hot dogs Direct heat 4-6 min. Select the larger size wieners. Slit the
skin lengthwise before grilling.
Charcoal Cooking Guide
Charcoal is the traditional way of cooking that we are all familiar with. The glowing briquettes emit
infrared energy to the food being cooked, with very little drying effect. Any juices or oils that escape
from the food drip down onto the charcoal and vaporize into smoke giving the food its delicious grilled
taste. The bottom line is that Napoleon’s charcoal grill produces searing heat for juicier, tastier steaks,
hamburgers and other meats. For cooking times and tips refer to the Charcoal Grilling Chart.
The following grilling chart is meant to be a guideline only. Cooking times are affected by such factors as
altitude, outside temperature, wind, and desired doneness, which will be reflected in your cooking time.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure foods are adequately cooked.