Heat & Fire Control
Read hot spots, direct and indirect zones, flare-ups, lid recovery, and fuel response before changing everything.
GuideDirect vs. Indirect Heat Explained
Direct and indirect heat are not competing grill religions. They are two ways to place food in relation to the heat source. Direct heat puts food above the flame or coals for fast
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GuideHow to Control Grill Temperature
Grill temperature is not a number that stays fixed while food cooks. It is the result of fuel, airflow, lid position, weather, food load, and time. The useful skill is not chasing
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GuideHow to Preheat a Grill Properly
Preheating is more than turning a knob or lighting charcoal. It is the short period in which the grill becomes a usable cooking environment: the grate heats, residue loosens, airfl
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GuideHow to Set Up a Two-Zone Fire
A two-zone fire gives the cook two different rates of cooking on one grill. One side has direct heat above the fuel. The other side has no fuel directly underneath and works as an
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