weber Charcoal and GO Anywhere Grill User Guide
- July 7, 2024
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weber Charcoal and GO Anywhere Grill User Guide
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GENERAL SAFETY
SAFETY SYMBOLS will alert you to important SAFETY information.
Signal words DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION will be used with the SAFETY SYMBOL.
DANGER will identify the most serious hazard.
Please carefully read all safety information contained in this Owner’s Guide.
DANGER
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This grill is designed for outdoor use only. If used indoors, toxic fumes will accumulate and cause serious bodily injury or death.
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Do not add charcoal starter fluid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal starter fluid to hot or warm charcoal.
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Do not use gasoline, alcohol, or other highly volatile fluids to ignite charcoal. If using charcoal starter fluid, remove any fluid that may have drained through the bottom vents before lighting the charcoal.
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Do not leave infants, children, or pets unattended near a hot grill.
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Do not attempt to move a hot grill.
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Do not use grill within five feet of any combustible material. Combustible materials include, but are not limited to wood or treated wood decks, patios or porches.
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Do not use grill unless all parts are in place.
Make sure the ash catcher is properly attached to the legs underneath the bowl of the grill. -
Do not remove ashes until all charcoal is completely burned out and fully extinguished.
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Do not wear clothing with loose flowing sleeves while lighting or using the grill.
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Do not use grill in high winds.
GENERAL SAFETY
WARNING
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Keep the grill in a level position at all times.
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Remove the lid from the grill while lighting and getting the charcoal started.
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Always put charcoal on top of the charcoal grate and not directly into the bottom of the bowl.
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Never touch the cooking or charcoal grate or the grill to see if they are hot.
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Use barbecue mitts or hot pads to protect hands while cooking or adjusting the vents.
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Use proper barbecuing tools with long, heat-resistant handles.
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Use the hook on the inside of the lid to hang the lid on the side of the bowl of the grill. Avoid placing a hot lid on carpet or grass. Do not hang the lid on the bowl handle.
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To extinguish the coals, place the lid on the bowl and close all of the vents (dampers).
Make sure that the vents/dampers on the lid and the bowl are completely closed. Do not use water because it will damage the porcelain finish. -
To control flare-ups, place the lid on thegrill. Do not use water.
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Handle and store hot electric starters carefully.
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Keep electrical cords away from the hot surfaces of the grill.
CAUTION
- Lining the bowl with aluminum foil will obstruct the air flow. Instead, use a drip pan to catch drippings from meat when cooking by the Indirect Method.
- Using sharp objects to clean the cooking grate or remove ashes will damage the finish.
- Using abrasive cleaners on the cooking grate or the grill itself will damage the finish.
FAILURE TO HEED THESE DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION STATEMENTS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH, OR A FIRE OR EXPLOSION RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
HELPFUL HINTS
TO START A CHARCOAL grill
- Remove the lid and open all air vents before building the fire. NOTE: For proper airflow, remove accumulated ashes from the bottom of the grill if present (only after the coals are fully extinguished). Charcoal requires oxygen to burn, so be sure nothing clogs the vents.
- Mound the briquets into a pyramid-shaped pile or pile the charcoal into a Weber® RapidFire® chimney starter.
- Place either Weber® FireStartersTM lighter cubes (they are non-toxic, odorless and tasteless) or crumpled newspaper under the pile of briquets and light. NOTE: We purposely left out instructions for using lighter fluid. That’s because we think the choices previously outlined are superior.
- Lighter fluid is messy and can impart a chemical taste to your food unless it is thoroughly burned off. If you choose to use lighter fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and NEVER add lighter fluid to a burning fire.
- When coals are covered with a light grey ash (usually 25 to 30 minutes), arrange the coals with long-handled tongs according to the cooking method you are going to use.
- For additional smoke flavor, consider adding hardwood chips or chunks (soaked in water for at least 30 minutes and drained) or moistened fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or bay leaves. Place the wet wood or herbs directly on the coals just before you begin cooking.
- When removing the grill lid during cooking, lift to the side, rather than straight up. Lifting straight up may create suction, drawing ashes up onto your food.
EASY STEPS TO GRILLING GREATNESS
Follow these tips and you won’t go wrong. And neither will your dinner.
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Direct, Indirect, or a little of both? Read the recipe and look for the instructions for setting up your grill. There are two methods of cooking in a Weber® grill—Direct and Indirect. See the following pages for specific instructions.
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Don’t try to save time by placing food on a grill that’s not quite ready. Let charcoal burn until it has a light grey ash coating (keep the vents open so the fire does not go out).
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Use a spatula and tongs but leave the fork.
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Make sure the food fits on the grill with the lid down. At least 1 inch clearance between the food and the lid is ideal.
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Resist the urge to open the lid to check on your dinner every couple of minutes. Every time you lift the lid heat escapes, which means it will take longer to get dinner on the table.
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Unless the recipe calls for it, turn your food over only once.
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You will control flare-ups, reduce cooking time, and get altogether better results if you grill with the lid down.
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Resist the urge to use a spatula to press down on foods such as burgers. You’ll squeeze out all that wonderful flavor.
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A light coating of oil will help brown your food evenly and keep it from sticking to the cooking grate. Always brush or spray oil on your food, not the cooking grate.
FOOD SAFETY TIPS
- Wash your hands thoroughly with hot, soapy water before starting any meal preparation and after handling fresh meat, fish, and poultry.
- Do not defrost meat, fish, or poultry at room temperature. Defrost in the refrigerator.
- Never place cooked food on the same plate the raw food was on.
- Wash all plates and cooking utensils which have come into contact with raw meats or fish with hot, soapy water and rinse.
USE OF WEBER RECIPES
- All recipes in this book have been developed on the basis of 70˚F/21˚C weather and little or no wind. Therefore, if you are cooking on a cold and/or windy day or at high altitudes, it may be necessary to allow more time.
- The cooking times in this book should be used as guidelines, not exact cooking times, as much depends upon the size and thickness of the food.
EASY Grill CARE
Add years to the life of your Weber® grill by giving it a thorough cleaning
once a year.
IT’S EASY TO DO:
- Make sure the grill is cool and coals are totally extinguished.
- Remove the cooking and charcoal grates.
- Remove ashes.
- Wash your grill with a mild detergent and water. Rinse well with clear water and wipe dry.
- It is not necessary to wash the cooking grate after each use. Simply loosen residue with a brass bristle grill brush or crumpled aluminium foil, then wipe off with paper towels.
CHARCOAL GRILL COOKING
DIRECT METHOD
The Direct Method means that the food is cooked directly over prepared coals.
For even cooking, food should be turned once, halfway through the grilling
time. Use the Direct Method for foods that take less than 25 minutes to cook:
steaks, chops, kabobs, vegetables, and the like.
- Open all vents.
- Heap the recommended amount of charcoal briquets in the center of the charcoal grate (refer to the chart below).
- Ignite the charcoal briquets. Leave the lid off until the briquets have a light coating of grey ash, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Spread prepared briquets evenly across the charcoal grate.
- Position the cooking grate over the coals.
- Place food on the cooking grate.
- Place the lid on the grill. Consult your recipe for recommended cooking times.
GRILLING GUIDE
The following cuts, thicknesses, weights, and grilling times are meant to be guidelines rather than hard and fast rules. Cooking times are affected by such factors as altitude, wind, outside temperature, and desired doneness. Two rules of thumb: Grill steaks, fish fillets, boneless chicken pieces, and vegetables using the Direct Method for the time given on the chart or to the desired doneness, turning once halfway through grilling time. Grill roasts, whole poultry, bonein poultry pieces, whole fish, and thicker cuts using the Indirect Method for the time given on the chart or until an instant-read thermometer reaches the desired internal temperature. Cooking times for beef and lamb are for the USDA’s definition of medium doneness unless otherwise noted. Let roasts, larger cuts of meat, and thick chops and steaks rest for 5 to 10 minutes before carving. The internal temperature of the meat will rise by 5 to 10 degrees during this time.
RECIPES
Whole Roast Chicken
Indirect/medium
- whole chicken, 4 – 5 lbs.
Olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Twist wing tips under back and tie legs together with string. Brush entire outer surface of chicken with oil and lightly season with salt and pepper.
Grill chicken, breast side up, over indirect medium heat until the internal temperature reaches 180°F/82°C in the thickest part of the thigh and 170°F/77°C in the breast, 1¼ to 1½ hours.
Transfer chicken to serving platter; let stand 10 minutes before carving.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Turkey
Indirect/medium
- turkey, 10 to 12 pounds
Olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Remove neck and giblets. Rinse turkey thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
Brush outer surface of turkey with oil and season with salt and pepper inside and out. Pull turkey skin over neck and fasten behind back with a skewer. Twist wings under back and tie legs and tail together securely, or tuck legs under band of skin. Grill turkey, breast side up, over indirect medium heat until turkey is tender; 11 to 13 minutes per pound or to an internal temperature of 180°f/82°c in the thickest part of the thigh and 170°f/77°c in the breast. When turkey is about two-thirds done, cut the band of skin or string holding the legs together.
Remove turkey from cooking grate and let stand 10 minutes before carving.
Makes 10 to 12 servings.
SPICY LAMB KABOBS
Direct/medium
For the marinade:
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 green onion and top, chopped
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¹⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 pounds lean lamb, cut into 1½” cubes
To make the marinade: Combine the marinade ingredients in a shallow, glass baking dish or plastic bag. Add the lamb. Refrigerate, covered, 4 to 6 hours. Drain lamb; reserve marinade. Pour reserved marinade into a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil for 1 full minute.
Arrange lamb on 4 to 6 skewers. Grill lamb over Direct Medium heat to medium
doneness, about 10 minutes, turning and basting with the reserved marinade
once halfway through grilling time.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Basic Burgers
Direct/Medium
1½ lbs. ground beef (80% lean)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 hamburger buns
Ketchup (optional)
Mustard (optional)
Gently shape the ground beef into four burgers of equal size and thickness (about ¾” thick). Season with salt and pepper. Grill the burgers over direct medium heat until the internal temperature reaches 160˚f/73˚c for medium, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. During the last 30 seconds, grill the buns over direct medium heat until lightly toasted.
Serve the burgers hot on the buns with ketchup and mustard, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.
Simple Steaks
Direct/high
4 New York strip, tenderloin, sirloin, or
rib-eye beef steaks, about ¾ lb. each
and 1″ thick
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
Season both sides of the steaks with salt and pepper, pressing the spices into the meat. Allow to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling. Lightly spray or brush both sides of the steaks with olive oil. Grill the steaks over direct high heat until the internal temperature reaches 145˚f/62˚c for medium rare, 6 to 8 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time.
Remove from the grill and stand for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Makes 4 servings.
Classic Boneless Pork Chops
Direct/medium
4 boneless pork loin chops,
about 1″ thick
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and lightly brush or spray both sides with olive oil. Allow to stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes before grilling.
Grill the chops over direct medium heat until the juices run clear, 10 to 12
minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Serve warm.
Makes 4 servings.
Classic Boneless
Chicken Breasts
Direct/Medium
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast
halves, about 6 oz. each
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water, pat dry with paper towels, and
season with salt and pepper. Lightly brush or spray both sides with olive oil.
Grill the chicken over direct medium heat until the juices run clear and the
meat is no longer pink in the center, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway
through grilling time. Serve warm.
Makes 4 servings.
Classic Bone -In
Chicken Breasts
Indirect/Medium
4 chicken breast halves (with bone and skin),
10-12 oz. each
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water, pat dry with paper towels, and
season with salt and pepper. Lightly brush or spray both sides with olive oil.
Grill the chicken, skin side up, over indirect medium heat until the juices
run clear and the meat is no longer pink at the bone, 30 to 40 minutes. For
crispier skin, grill the breasts, skin side down, over direct medium heat
during the last 5 minutes of grilling time. Serve warm.
Makes 4 servings.
Fabulous Fish Fillets
Direct/High
4 swordfish or halibut fillets, 6 to 8 oz. each
and about 1″ thick
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
Lemon wedges (optional)
Lightly brush or spray both sides of the fillets with olive oil and season
with salt and pepper. Grill over direct high heat until opaque in the center,
8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Serve warm with
lemon wedges, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.
SALMON STEAK KYOTO
Direct/Medium
For the marinade:
¹⁄3 cup soy sauce
¼ cup orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 tablespoon spring onion and top, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon prepared mustard
½ teaspoon minced ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
4 salmon steaks, about 1″ thick
Olive oil
To make the marinade: in a shallow, glass baking dish, combine the marinade ingredients. Add the salmon and turn to coat each side. Cover and refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes. Remove the salmon and reserve the marinade. Pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil for 1 full minute.
Lightly brush or spray salmon with oil. Grill over direct medium heat until
fish is tender and flakes with a fork, 5 to 10 minutes, depending upon
thickness of fish. Turn salmon and brush with marinade once halfway through
grilling time.
Makes 4 servings.
SHRIMP KABOBS WITH CURRY BUTTER
Direct/High
For the curry butter:
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill
1 to 1½ teaspoons curry powder
Dash garlic powder
16 to 20 jumbo shrimp (1½ to 2 pounds),
peeled and deveined
Olive oil
Lime or lemon wedges
Fresh dill or parsley sprigs
To make the curry butter: in a small pan, melt the butter over medium-
high heat. Stir in the onion, dill, curry powder, and garlic powder; cook 5
minutes. Thread shrimp on skewers, leaving space between pieces. Lightly brush
or spray the shrimp with olive oil. Grill over direct high heat until the
shrimp turn pink and are tender, 2 to 5 minutes, turning and brushing with the
curry butter once halfway through grilling time. Arrange shrimp on serving
plate Garnish with lime wedges and dill.
Makes 4 servings.
SWEET CORN IN HUSKS
Direct/Medium
Trim excess silk off end of corn with kitchen shears. Place corn in a deep container; cover corn with cold water and soak at least 1 hour. When ready to grill, remove corn from water; shake to remove excess water.
Grill over direct medium heat for about 25 minutes, turning 3 times. Use gloves to remove husks and silk before serving.
GRILLED RED PEPPERS STUFFED WITH MOZZARELLA
Indirect/Medium
1 small loaf crusty Italian bread
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium sweet red bell peppers
1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
1½ teaspoons dried basil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Thinly slice bread, remove crusts and cut into enough ½” croutons to make 1 cup.
In a skillet, warm the olive oil, add the croutons, and sauté until golden; drain on paper towels. Cut tops off peppers about ½” from top, and reserve tops. Carefully remove seeds and membranes.
In a bowl combine croutons, mozzarella, basil, garlic, and oil. Mix well,
adding salt and pepper to taste. Stuff peppers with mixture, replace tops and
secure with toothpicks. Grill peppers, top sides up, over indirect medium heat
until peppers are soft but still hold their shape, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove
tops and cut in half lengthwise.
Makes 6 servings.
PARADISE GRILLED
from Weber’s Big Book of Grilling™
Indirect/Medium
For the glaze:
¾ cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 slices fresh pineapple, about ½ inch thick each
1 teaspoon cracked dried green peppercorns or cracked black peppercorns
4 scoops vanilla ice cream
To make the glaze: in a small saucepan combine the glaze ingredients and whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium high heat and cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Keep the glaze warm or reheat when ready to serve.
Season both sides of the pineapple slices with the peppercorns. Grill over
indirect medium heat until well marked, 6 to 8 minutes, turning once halfway
through grilling time. Serve each pineapple slice with a scoop of ice cream
and some of the glaze drizzled over the top.
Makes 4 servings.
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