Ceramic Grill Instructions

Ceramic grills, which look like large, deep pots on wheels, are designed to mimic ancient clay-cooking chambers. Charcoal is the standard heating device in ceramic grills, however, wood is also acceptable. The depth of the grill gives outdoor cooks the option to use wood and allow the chamber to fill with smoke, giving meats a smoky flavor. The walls of a ceramic grill also allow for maximum heat containment and an enclosed grill can reach temperatures high enough to cook wood-fired pizza.

Natural charcoal or firewood
Wood kindling
Newspaper
Barbecue lighter

Instructions

- 1
  Fill the fire chamber with natural charcoal or firewood, going just above the holes on the side.
- 2
  Form a gap in the center of the burning material. Add wood kindling and wadded newspaper to the gap and light it using a barbecue lighter.
- 3
  Close the lid on the ceramic grill and open the ash drawer and the air regulator to allow for adequate airflow while the heat generates.
- 4
  Close the ash drawer so it is open just a crack, once the heat is up to temperature. Adjust the temperature by opening and closing the air regulator. Most ceramic grills are equipped with a thermometer.
- 5
  Place food on the grate and cook as desired.
- 6
  Open the ash drawer and the air regulator all of the way once grilling is complete to bring the temperature up and burn off any residual food matter.
- 7
  Close the ash drawer and air regulator tightly to suffocate the heat once cleaning is finished. Allow the grill to cool.
- 8
  Remove the ash tray and dump the ashes. Keep any remaining, non-spent charcoal in the chamber for the next time the grill is used.

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