Broil King 2000 Series Steel Charcoal Kamado Grill Instruction Manual

June 3, 2024
Broil King

2000 Series Steel Charcoal Kamado Grill
Instruction Manual

2000 Series Steel Charcoal Kamado Grill

OPERATION HANDBOOK 911050 / 2000 Series

INTRODUCTION

The BROIL KING KEG® is designed to make your good times better.
This was our quest and the result is our BROIL KING KEG® – the fi nest outdoor cooking appliance ever created.
By purchasing your BROIL KING KEG ® and perfecting your own recipes with it, your passion for grilling is about to go to a whole new level.
Your skills and reputation will grow with each triumphant cookout and rave review.

WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE OVER 800ºF / 425ºF
MULTIPLE PATENTS PENDING

DANGER

  • This grill is designed for outdoor use only. If used indoors, toxic fumes will accumulate and cause serious bodily injury or death.
  • Do not add charcoal starter fluid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal starter fluid to hot or warm charcoal.
  • Do not leave children or pets unattended near a hot grill.
  • Do not attempt to move a hot grill.
  • Do not use grill within five feet of any combustible material.
  • Do not use unless grill is fully assembled and all parts are in place.
  • Do not remove ashes until all charcoal is completely burned out and fully extinguished.
  • Do not use grill in high winds.

WARNING

  • Keep the grill in a level position at all times.
  • Always use fire bowl and charcoal grate.
  • Never touch the cooking or charcoal grate or the grill to see if they are hot.
  • Use barbecue mitts or hot pads to protect hands while cooking or adjusting the dampers.
  • Use proper barbecuing tools with long, heat-resistant handles.
  • To extinguish the coals, close the lid and both dampers completely. Do not use water because it will damage the  grill’s finish.

FAILURE TO HEED THESE DANGER AND WARNING STATEMENTS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, OR A FIRE OR EXPLOSION RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.

ABOUT YOUR BROIL KING KEG®

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partsTo assemble your BROIL KING KEG® see the Assembly Instructions Visit www.broilkingbbq.com

  • To learn more about your BROIL KING KEG® features
  • To get and share recipes
  • Techniques and Tricks
  • Instructional Videos

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

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Charcoal Natural Lump Charcoal
Your BROIL KING KEG ® will run on many types of fuel including traditional charcoal briquettes and even wood chunks. But, the KEG works at its best with True ‘Cue™ 100% Natural Hardwood Lump Charcoal (MODEL# TCF5505). Good natural lump charcoal, like True ‘Cue ™ Brand, contains no chemicals, additives or fillers.
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Sticks

Fire Starter Sticks
The preferred fi re starters for your BROIL KING KEG® are True ‘Cue ™ Match tip Firestarters (MODEL# TCF5511). They’ll get the lump charcoal going without using lighter fl uids – which we don’t recommend.
You’ll find lump charcoal and starter sticks at hardware stores, general merchandise stores, and outdoor product stores where cookout supplies are sold.
Initial ‘Burn-In’
SEASONING YOUR GRILL
Before you start to cook anything on your new BROIL KING KEG® , you first have to “season it” to burn off the coating used to protect your BROIL KING KEG ® during shipment. It will also protect the cast iron parts from rusting during normal use.
First remove the grill grate and wash thoroughly in warm, soapy water. Rinse completely and dry with a soft towel. Apply vegetable shortening to the cast iron cooking grate and top damper, inside and out.
For the fi nal “seasoning” step – fi re up your BROIL KING KEG®to about 400°F for about an hour. That’ll burn-off any of the protective coating that might still be in the pores of the metal.
WARNING
Always use caution when opening the lid. Carefully ease the lid open just a crack (about one inch) and count to five (1-23-4-5) before opening all the way. This allows the heat that has built up inside the grill to escape slowly and prevents a sudden rush of oxygen from causing a flare-up.
Step 1: Set the top and bottom dampers positions to position 5 to let the maximum amount of air in to fuel the fi re.
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positions Step 2:
Open the lid, remove the grilling grate and pour roughly 1.5 pounds of the natural lump charcoal onto the charcoal grate in the bottom of your BROIL KING KEG ®
Careful – not too much. The charcoal should cover the charcoal grate in a slight mound piled not much higher than the fire holes.
Important: Do not allow lump charcoal to block or cover the air holes in the firebowl.
As you become more familiar with your KEG, you will quickly get a feel for how much charcoal you need for each type of cooking. Because your BROIL KING KEG ® is so effi cient, it takes less charcoal than you’re used to using.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE OVER 800ºF / 425ºF
Step 3:
Now the starter sticks can be poked into the side of the mound and lit.
Step 4:
After lighting charcoal, allow it to ignite with lid open until any flames go out before closing the lid.
Step 5:
Place grill grate back in place and close lid. Stay close by to adjust dampers to desired cooking temperature. BROIL KING KEG ® heats up fast…… and can get extremely hot.
If you are not planning on using the BROIL KING KEG® other than to sear your food, then begin to adjust the dampers down from the “5” position once the temperature hits about 250°F.
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Multi-Tool makes it all even easier
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easier MODEL# KA5527 (SOLD SEPARATELY)
This gadget is just as cool as the versatile BROIL KING KEG® itself.
Use it to:

  • Safely adjust the top and bottom dampers,(they can get quite hot).
  • Move the cooking grate.
  • Removal of ashes, by raking out and into a metal bucket.

Controlling Temperature

Our BROIL KING KEG ® allows you to control cooking temperature by regulating airfl ow through the top and bottom dampers. The more you open the dampers, the more air flow through and the hotter the temperature. Small adjustments to the dampers will impact the cooking chamber temperature.
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temperature Cooking At Low Temperatures
For cooking at low temperatures – below 300°F – manage the temperature closely so not to exceed desired cooking temperature when starting the fi re. It is important to get the dampers in the 1 position (or lower) before the fi re gets too hot, once the lid is closed.
SHUTTING DOWN
When you’re ready to shut down your BROIL KING KEG ®, close both dampers to put fi re completely out.
STARTING UP AGAIN
When you’re ready to fi re up your BROIL KING KEG® the next time, you may still have unused charcoal left. Leave it there, it is still good. And as for the grease left on the grill – cook it off at the beginning of the next use as it will continue to season the grill grate.

Care and Maintenance

Your BROIL KING KEG ® will give you many years of great service with a minimum of care. The seasoning process will help preserve the cast iron parts. If at any point you see rust forming, use a steel wire brush to clean the grate and then season it again as described earlier. When the charcoal ashes fi nally do pile up, remove them into a metal bucket with the Multi-Tool – only perform this when the grill is cool and charcoal has been extinguished.
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bucket

Remember: Never put any part of your BROIL KING KEG® in the dishwasher for cleaning.
For surface clean-ups, water, mild detergent and a sponge will be just fine.

  • Only use soap and water to clean your grill and always keep it covered with a grill cover.
    You can purchase a grill cover for your BROIL KING KEG® (MODEL KA5544) at your local retailer.

Cooking Guide

All cooking times and temperatures are approximate. Use a food thermometer to check internal temperature.

Ground Beef, Pork, Lamb ºF
Ground Turkey, Chicken 160º
Beef, Veal, Lamb 165º
Med. Rare 145º
Medium 160º
Well Done 170º
Chicken, Turkey, Duck 165º
 Pork 160º
 Ham 160º
Fresh (raw) 160º
Pre-Cooked 140º

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Temperature

Winning Recipes

Low N’ Slow RibsBroil King 2000 Series Steel Charcoal Kamado Grill -
fig 1 Your BROIL KING KEG’ excels at making tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs with a minimum of fuss. Load the grill with coals and light a fire starter on top of the mound. When the fire starter is out and the topmost coals are lit, close the lid. Adjust the dampers to the 41 position when the temperature reads 250°F. Cook the ribs for four hours. Remove the ribs, baste with your favorite sauce and cook for another hour at 250°F. For extra flavor, add a handful of soaked hickory chips to your fire before starting the cook.
Sumptuous Stuffed Peppers
Cooking veggies is fast and easy on your BROIL KING KEG°. The convection currents and double-wall insulation help to maintain a consistent temperature throughout the grill. For this reason, cooking times on both the upper and lower grates will be about the same. It will also be much faster than a traditional grill – so keep an eye on it. Stuff bell peppers with your favorite fixins – we like Italian sausage, rice and cheese. Place them directly on the grate and bake on 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes.
The Perfect Steak Grilling Guide
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3 For the perfect medium rare 1″ thick New York Strip, follow these simple instructions.
Marinate steak for 1 hour at room temperature or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator. If refrigerating, bring steak close to room temperature a half hour before grilling for more even cooking. Preheat grill on MEDIUM/HIGH. Brush grids with olive oil and proceed as directed.
NOTE: Bone in cuts take slightly longer. Times may be affected by wind, outdoor temperature, and thickness or temperature of meat prior to cooking.
Ultimate Beer Can ChickenBroil King 2000 Series Steel Charcoal Kamado
Grill - fig 4 The BROIL KING KEGeis perfectly suited for roasting. Unlike a regular grill, the insulated BROIL KING KEG° cooks evenly and maintains temperature flawlessly. Just get your fire going and adjust the dampers down when you reach 350°F. lake a halt-tull can of your favorite beer and add a few cloves of garlic and your favorite barbecue rub. Rub down your bird, being sure to get plenty inside of the cavity. Stand the chicken up on the can by placing the open end into the cavity. Place the chicken standing up on the grill and roast until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. For extra flavor, add a handful of soaked pecan chips to your fire before starting the cook.
Perfect Pizzas
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5 Baking on the BROIL KING KEG’ will take your cooking to a whole new level – making you the envy of the neighborhood. The upper grate gives you a little more distance from the fire and is perfect for baking. When making pizza, we like to use 12″ diameter pizza stone. Place the stone on the upper grate of your BROIL KING KEG’ and pre-heat to 400°F. Use fresh dough and load it up with your favorite toppings. Place your pizza on a sheet of baker’s parchment paper – this will ensure results. Bake on top of the pizza stone for 10 to 15 minutes.

Meat Thickness Heat Setting Heat Setting Total Time
1½” 1″ A
Rare Med/High
Rare Medium/Rare Med/High 2
Medium Med/High
Medium/Rare Well Med/High 2½”
Medium Med/High 3
Place steak on angle on hot grids. Flip the steak as shown below.
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Turn and flip the steak again.| Finally, flip the steak  again.
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