Broil King 2000 Series Steel Charcoal Kamado Grill Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Broil King
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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®
To assemble your BROIL KING KEG® see the
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- To learn more about your BROIL KING KEG® features
- To get and share recipes
- Techniques and Tricks
- Instructional Videos
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 |
Winning Recipes
Low N’ Slow Ribs
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
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 Chicken
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
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 | 1¾ | 1¾ |
| Rare | Medium/Rare | Med/High | 2 |
| Medium | Med/High | 2¼ | 2¼ |
| Medium/Rare | Well | Med/High | 2½” |
| Medium | Med/High | 3 | |
| Place steak on angle on hot grids. | Flip the steak as shown below. | ||
| --- | --- |
Turn and flip the steak again.| Finally, flip the steak again.
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