As we note in the current barbecue articles, one of
the easiest and most effective ways to barbecue is by the indirect method
illustrated below. Since this technique requires little attention, but
creates perfect results every time, you may never barbecue any other way
again.
Indirect/Medium Heat Barbecuing with Charcoal Grill
After lighting, arrange hot coals on each side of
charcoal grate. We recommend that you place a drip pan made out of
aluminum foil on this grate in the open area between the charcoal piles.
It will collect the drippings for sauces and reduces flare-up and it also
keeps the grate clean. Cover BBQ and allow it to heat for ten minutes
before placing food to be BBQed in open area in center of grill. Follow
individual recipe instructions for indirect cooking method. Cover grill.
Indirect/
Medium Heat Barbecuing with Gas Grill
Start by turning all burners up to hot. Put cover
down. After 10 minutes, if you have two burners turn one off and the other
to medium. If you have a three-burner bbq (recommended)
turn middle one off and other two to medium. Place food to be cooked over
burner that is not lit. Follow individual instructions for indirect
cooking method. Two
burner BBQs may take a bit longer to cook food. Cover grill.