Grilling Basics

When using your gas grill for the first time, observe this simple procedure. Open the grill lid and then the tank valve. Turn the first burner to high, allowing 2 - 3 seconds for the gas chamber to fill then push the igniter button firmly. The burner should light after one to two pushes of the button. Turn the next burner to high once the first is lit and repeat with the other burners until all are lit. Close the lid and allow pre-heating on high temperature. You can now place your food on the grate and adjust to the correct temperature and cooking method as indicated in the recipe.

Remember to keep the bottom tray and grease catch pan clean and free of debris. Should a flare-up occur, turn all burners off and move the food to another area of the cooking grate. Do not attempt to use water to extinguish flames on a gas grill. The flames should quickly subside and you can light the grill again. Avoid lining the bottom tray with foil as grease might be caught in it and start a fire. A new Weber gas grill usually runs hotter than normal but will return to normal after the first few uses as it becomes seasoned.

Use the food thermometer to check the cooking temperature and the doneness of food. Trim excess fat from steaks and chops to guard against flare-ups. Keep the lid on while cooking as an open lid adds to the cooking time, unless of course, the recipe specifically calls for an open lid. Use the right utensils and gear for maximum protection. You should try following the recipes carefully for the first time and consider customizing it according to your own taste later, just to know how standard grilled food should look like or taste. You should allow more cooking time for cold and windy days and at higher altitudes and less for extremely hot weather.

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