General Grill Operation and Cooking Procedures
Searing
Even for an experienced chef, infrared cooking can, at first, present a bit of a challenge. By following
these simple tips, you will soon be producing juicier, more flavorful foods than you have ever
experienced before. As a general rule, foods will cook in less time than they would take on an
ordinary grill. By turning food frequently (approximately every 2 minutes), excessive charring is
simply avoided.
A sear burner works by producing intense heat which quickly sears meats. Searing locks in flavor
and juices while allowing the outer surface to absorb smoke and food aroma that is produced
as grease and drippings are vaporized by the burner. The result is a crisp, flavorful outside with a
tender, juicy inside. Just the result you want with most grilled foods.
How to grill with sear burner
Properly pre-heat the grill by following the lighting instructions on page 12. Place food on grill grids
and turn every 2 to 2 1/2 minutes until food is cooked to desired taste. Do not let food cook more
than 2 1/2 minutes without turning. Perfect cross sear marks can be made by rotating food 90° at
each turn.
It is recommended to turn food being grilled on a sear burner every two minutes during the
cooking period. Never allow food to cook more than 2 1/2 minutes without turning.
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