Congratulations and welcome to ownership of The Big Easy® from Char-Broil®. It is our sincere hope that by reading this guide, and with a little practice, you will come to fully enjoy the tender juiciness and delicious flavor of food you prepare with your new Electric Infrared Smoker & Roaster. We suggest you take a few moments to read the Product Guide and ensure your cooker is assembled correctly and completely and that you are familiar with both its construction and operation before using.
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE First Things First You will find that most of the product assembly has been completed for you at the factory. Complete any remaining steps and reference all safety and usage information found in the Product Guide. Just like grandma‟s cast iron skillet, the stainless steel Cooking Chamber must be seasoned prior to use. This is most important as it will allow the cooking chamber to work properly. In addition, it will make cleaning easier and inhibit rusting.
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE Smarter Versatility The Big Easy Electric Smoker & Roaster will monitor internal temperature of the food being cooked and power-off automatically once your target temperature is reached. Digital Food Thermometer Jack LCD Power Level Display Power Level Control Buttons Power On/Off Button Target Temperature Control Buttons LCD Food Temperature Display Current or Target Internal Food Temperature Indicator Temperature Mode Button and Indicator Digital Food Thermometer Visit www.
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE Power On/Off Plug power supply cord into a properly grounded, GFI protected outlet. If an extension cord must be used, refer to “Extension Cord Use and Safety” found in the Product Guide. Press Power On/Off Button The (CURRENT) temperature as measured by the Digital Food Thermometer will be displayed in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) inside the LCD Food Temperature Display. If three dashes (---) are displayed, the Digital Food Thermometer is not fully engaged into the Jack.
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE Setting the Power Level Your new TRU-Infrared™ Smoker & Roaster features 15 Power Levels that make it an extremely versatile outdoor cooking appliance. Reference the Temperature Chart to set the correct Power Level depending on outdoor weather conditions. If you are cooking on a colder or windy day, use a Power Level on the higher side of the temperature range. If it‟s warm and sunny, simply use a Power Level on the lower side of the temperature range.
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE 30-Minute AutoClean™ (Power Level C) After removing your food return the cooking basket, warming basket, and half racks to The Big Easy. Close the lid, and press the (+) Temperature Control Button until (C) is displayed on the Power Level Display. This will activate the AutoClean™ cycle. AutoClean™ is a high-heat cycle that will burn-off most remaining food debris and conveniently power-off The Big Easy after 30-minutes.
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE Big Easy® Roasting (Power Levels 12-14) Your favorite Rotisserie Chicken recipe has never been faster or easier. When roasting with The Big Easy, there are none of the hassles associated with traditional rotisserie cooking – no forks and spit rod to balance or troublesome flare-ups to control. This is also how you can make a delicious, safe and healthy Southern Fried Turkey – without all the gallons of oil to purchase or recycle.
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE long. When refilling the smoke box, leave a few burning embers to help start the new chips or pellets smoking. If you have no embers left or want to start will a full box of fresh chips or pellets, simply fill no higher than the top of the smoker box and preheat on Power Level 15 for approximately 15 minutes or until they begin to smoke. Don‟t forget to turn the Power Level back to the original setting.
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE Frequently Asked Questions 1) Do I need to soak the wood chips in water? No. Soaking the wood chips in water before use will not extend the smoking time; only lengthen the time before they start to smoke. 2) Can I cook a frozen turkey? No. Turkey must be completely thawed and you should always remove the giblets, neck and anything from inside the cavity before cooking.
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE 5) Can I use injectable marinades? Absolutely. But if you are really into making it easy, simply use a dry rub on the outside. One of our favorites to use with turkey or chicken is a Creole seasoning with salt, red pepper, garlic and other spices found readily at any grocery store. Try to avoid rubs with high sugar content if you are cooking at Big Easy Roasting Power Levels.
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE 5) Visit www.isitdoneyet.gov for more information on food safety. Cook times will vary depending on outdoor weather conditions and selected Power Level, but generally you can expect 10/15 minutes per pound for turkey, 15/20 minutes per pound for chicken, and 35/40 minutes per pound for pork or beef roasts if Big Easy® Roasting. If cooking at Power Levels in the Big Easy® Smoking range, anticipate cooking times to be twice as long as a general guideline.
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE Poultry Recipes Big Easy Southern Fried Turkey Cook Setting: Big Easy® Roasting Ingredients: Whole turkey Peanut oil (optional) Herb seasoning or favorite low-sugar dry rub Directions: Prepare turkey for cooking and remove the neck, giblets and anything inside the cavity. Pat turkey dry and rub or spray with peanut oil. Season the outside with your favorite herb or garlic seasoning and place inside the cooking basket breast side up.
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE Louisiana Style Fried Turkey Cook Setting: Big Easy® Roasting Ingredients: Whole turkey Peanut oil (optional) Creole dry rub seasoning Favorite Injectable marinade Directions: Prepare turkey for cooking and remove the neck, giblets and anything inside the cavity. Pat turkey dry and rub with peanut oil. Inject turkey with a favorite marinade in multiple locations in the breast and legs about ½” apart to evenly distribute the marinade.
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE Big Easy Rotisserie Chicken Cook Setting: Big Easy® Roasting Ingredients: Whole chicken Herb seasoning or lemon-pepper dry rub Directions: Prepare chicken for cooking and remove the neck, giblets and anything inside the cavity. Season the outside with your favorite low-sugar dry rub and place in cooking basket breast side up. Cook until internal temperature is 165˚ F. The outside should be crispy and golden brown.
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE Cornish Hens Cook Setting: Big Easy® Roasting or Smoking Ingredients: 3 Cornish hens Mojito seasoning dry rub Directions: Prepare hens for cooking and remove the neck, giblets and anything inside the cavity. Arrange the hens back-to-back with the breast side toward the outside in the bottom of the cooking basket. Cook until internal temperature is 165˚ F. The outside should be crispy and golden brown.
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE Pork Recipes Big Easy BBQ Cook Setting: Big Easy® Smoking Ingredients: 3-7 lb pork roast or Boston Butt Dry Rub Seasoning BBQ Sauce Directions: Season the entire cut of meat using your favorite BBQ dry rub. Place into the cooking basket and cook until the internal temperature is 160˚ F for serving cubed or sliced. To serve „pulled pork‟, cook until the internal temperature reaches 190˚-200˚F.
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE The Big Easy Pork Tenderloins Cook Setting: Big Easy® Roasting or Smoking Ingredients: 2 Pork Tenderloins Kosher salt Fresh cracked pepper Directions: Season the tenderloins using kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper. Place into the cooking basket and cook until the internal temperature is 160˚ F. Tenderloins will cook fast. Check internal temperature after 30 minutes. Allow the tenderloins to rest for 10-15 minutes while the cooking basket cools before removing.
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE Big Easy Baby Backs Cook Setting: Big Easy® Smoking Ingredients: 1 Rack of Baby Back Ribs Dry Rub Seasoning BBQ Sauce Directions: Season ribs using your favorite BBQ dry rub. Full racks of ribs may need to be cut to best position inside the cooking basket. The halfracks can also be used to position so that heat can circulate around both sides of the ribs. Smoke and check for doneness (160˚ F) using the digital food thermometer.
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE Beef Recipes Big Easy Beef Roast Cook Setting: Big Easy® Smoking Ingredients: 3-5 lb Beef Roast Kosher salt Fresh cracked pepper Directions: Prepare a 3-5 lb beef roast for cooking. Season outside with salt and pepper or a Creole rub for added spice. Place beef roast in bottom center of cooking basket, place basket in The Big Easy. Cook beef until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 145˚F.
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE Char-Broil’s Favorite Prime Rib Roast Cook Setting: The Big Easy® Smoking Ingredients: 3-5 lb rib roast 1 Tbsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp Sea Salt 1 Tbsp Onion powder 2 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tsp each: dried rosemary, thyme Directions: Mix all dry ingredients together in large mixing bowl - using fork or whisk. Place rib roast in bowl and use hands to work rub into all areas of meat (Note: rubber gloves can come in handy).
OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE Vegetable Recipes Roasted Red, Sweet, or Russet Potatoes Wash and clean potatoes. Place in bottom of cooking basket or use The Big Easy® cooking rack to cook above other foods. Cook until a tooth pick can easily go into the center of the potatoes. As a general guide, a large potato will cook in the time it takes to cook a turkey or a roast. Do not puncture or cut the skin when cooking sweet potatoes so that the natural sugar will remain inside the potato.
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OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE “Is it done yet?” USDA RECOMMENDED SAFE MINIMUM INTERNAL TEMPERATURES Beef, Veal, Lamb Steaks & Roasts 145o F Fish 145o F Pork 160o F Beef, Veal, Lamb Ground 160o F Turkey, Chicken & Duck 165 o F www.IsItDoneYet.gov ` Visit www.charbroil.