Grilling on Double-Sided Grills
Every griller has their own unique approach to grilling. From amateurs and burger flipping fanatics, through to experimentalists and seekers of new flavours. For grill gadget fans, Sunday grillers and even special celebration grillers, Broil King has made it even easier to master the art of grilling.
Whatever your skill level, our gas grills offer versatility and cooking convenience for everyone, thanks to our special Flav-R-Cast™ grill with its unique double-sided structure. For this reason, we have created a guide on how to get the most out of the grills on your Broil King barbecue! Keep reading to find out how you can take your grilling up a notch with Broil King!
Broil King Flav-R-Cast™ Grills
Broil King gas barbecues feature a Flav-R-Cast™ reversible grid and a top shelf (also known as a top grid) for food preparation. What’s unique about the Broil King Grill System is that you can have multiple grid positions on one grill. In the 4-burner Baron™ 490, each of the 4 grills above the burner can be placed exactly as you need it.
Channel position of the grill grills
By placing the grill in the gutter position, this can help in the following 4 ways:
1. Better fat removal. If you are grilling something greasy, such as pork neck or heavily marinated meat, it’s best to place the grill in the gutter position, as the channels in the grill will drain excess fat or marinade to the edge, preventing it from scorching.
2. The very small distance between the ribs of the grill, just 6mm, prevents small pieces of food, such as prawns, small vegetables and other foods from falling into the cook box or falling apart on the actual grill.
3. When the grill is in the gutter position, it immediately evaporates everything that is in it. Thanks to this, the dishes have more flavour and are also much juicier. The grill also makes minimal contact with the surface of the food, preventing it from burning, too.
4. The grill in the gutter position can also be used to braise food on the grill while grilling. Here are some examples of dishes that can be grilled in the rack position:
- Chuck steak
- Vegetables
- Fish
- Cheeses, e.g. Halloumi
- Other small dishes
Laying the grills at an angle
From 2021, on the Baron™ series of grills, you can insert the double-sided cast iron grill at an angle. By arranging the grill in this way in the gutter position, we get even better drainage of excess fat, and as a result, this will limit the number of excessive flames that can burn your dishes.
Roof position of double-sided grill
The grill in the conical position offers even better fat and excess juice drainage.
1. The conical side, thanks to the roof structure, evaporates everything that leaks from grilled dishes, i.e., fats, juices and marinades. Thanks to this, you dishes will be infused with a delicious BBQ taste.
2. The roof structure radiates IR (infrared waves), causing caramelization and a Maillard reaction (browning) to occur on the surface of the food, creating a supreme mouth-watering flavour!
3. The small contact surface with the food prevents burning and guarantees great grilling every time. The surface receiving the heat from the burners is several times larger than the surface transferring it to the food. So, for this reason, it is an ideal position for grilling steaks at a high temperature.
Examples of dishes to be grilled in the roof position:
- Steak
- Chicken
- Lamb
Top shelf in the grill
This method offers a lower baking temperature and no direct flame. Baking on the top rack is similar to convection cooking in an oven, so there are lots of opportunities to cook different foods here.
The top shelf in the grill is also a great place to put away grilled food to keep it warm.
Examples of dishes to be grilled in the roof position:
- Steak
- Chicken
- Lamb
Top shelf in the grill
This method offers a lower baking temperature and no direct flame. Baking on the top rack is similar to convection cooking in an oven, so there are lots of opportunities to cook different foods here.
The top shelf in the grill is also a great place to put away grilled food to keep it warm.
Experience the Flav-R-Wave™ for yourself
Here at Broil King, we take pride in our commitment to excellence, and our barbecues are no exception. Each and every barbecue has been meticulously crafted with premium materials, innovative features and delivers a superior performance to enhance your grilling experience.
Your Broil King barbecue will deliver the very best results every time you fire it up. From juicy steaks to succulent burgers, our barbecues are designed to sear, grill, roast and smoke with precision and ease. We have a wide range of models and sizes, so you’re sure to find something to suit you and your lifestyle.
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