Napoleon NK22CK-L Assembly, Use And Care Manual

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6www.napoleongrills.comCharcoal Grilling ChartFood Direct/IndirectHeatCooking Time Helpful SuggestionsSteak1 in. thickDirect heat 6-8 min.– Medium When selecting meat for grilling,ask for marbled fat distribution.The fat acts as a naturaltenderizer while cooking andkeeps it moist and juicy.Hamburger1/2 in. thickDirect heat 6-8 min.– Medium Preparing hamburgers to orderis made easier by varying thethickness of your patties. To addan exotic taste to your meat,try adding hickory-flavoredwoodchips to the charcoal.Chicken pieces Direct heat approx 2min. per side.Indirect heat for theremaining 18-20 min.20-25 min. The joint connecting the thighand the leg from the skinless sideshould be sliced 3/4 of the waythough for the meat to lay flatteron the grill. This helps it to cookfaster and more evenly. To add atrademark taste to your cooking,try adding mesquite-flavoredwoodchips to the charcoal.Pork chops Direct heat 10-15 min. Trim off the excess fat beforegrilling. Choose thicker chops formore tender results.Spare ribs Direct heat for 5 min.Indirect heat to finish1.5-2 hrs.turning oftenChoose ribs that are lean andmeaty. Grill until meat easily pullsaway from the bone.Lamb chops Direct heat 25-30 min. Trim off the excess fat beforegrilling. Choose extra thick chopsfor more tender results.Hot dogs Direct heat 4-6 min. Select the larger size wieners. Slitthe skin lengthwise before grilling.Charcoal Cooking GuideCharcoal is the traditional way of cooking that we are all familiar with. The glowing briquettes emit infraredenergy to the food being cooked, with very little drying effect. Any juices or oils that escape from the food dripdown onto the charcoal and vaporize into smoke giving the food its delicious grilled taste. The bottom line isthat 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 asaltitude, outside temperature, wind, and desired doneness, which will be reflected in your cooking time. Use ameat thermometer to ensure foods are adequately cooked.