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The Art of Hasty-Baking Owner's Guide & Instruction Manual Safety When using your Hasty-Bake oven, please observe the following cautions to ensure that your outdoor cooking experiences are happy and safe. Hasty-Bake ovens are designed for outdoor use. If used in an enclosed area, proper ventilation must be provided. Otherwise, toxic fumes will accumulate and cause serious bodily injury or death. Do not add charcoal starter fluid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter fluid to hot or warm coals. Cap starter fluid after using and place a safe distance away from the oven. Do not use gasoline, alcohol or other highly volatile fluids to ignite charcoal. Do not leave infants, children or pets unattended near a hot oven. Do not attempt to move a hot oven. Do not use your Hasty-Bake oven within five feet of any combustible material. Do not remove ashes until all coals are completely burned out and are fully extinguished. Do not wear clothing with loose flowing sleeves while lighting or using the oven. Do not use your Hasty-Bake oven in high winds. Do not store combustible materials (charcoal, Firelighters, etc.) in the storage area under the ash pan while using the oven. Keep the oven in a level position at all times. Open the lid of the oven while lighting and getting the coals started. Never touch the cooking or charcoal grates, or the oven, to see if they are hot. Barbecue mitts or hot pads should always be used to protect hands while barbecuing, opening the fire door or adjusting the dual draft vents. Use proper barbecue tools with long, heatresistant handles. To extinguish coals, close the hood, fire door and dual draft vents. Do not use water. To control flare ups, close the hood and, if necessary, the fire door and dual draft vents. Do not use water. Handle and store hot electric starters carefully. Keep electrical cords away from the hot surfaces of the oven. Using sharp objects to clean the cooking grill or remove ashes will damage the finish. Using abrasive cleaners on the cooking grill or the oven itself will damage the finish. WA R R A N T Y Powder-Coated Finish Models (131, 414) 1 year warranty on paint 5 year warranty on parts and workmanship Dual Finish Models (256, 83) 1 year warranty on paint 5 year warranty on parts and workmanship 10 year warranty on stainless steel components Stainless Steel Models (132, 415, 257, 84, 270, 369) 10 year warranty on parts and workmanship Shipping and handling extra Table of Contents Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A Little History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Unique Features & Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5 Assembly Instructions Suburban/Continental/Legacy/Gourmet . . . . . . . 6 - 7 Parts Diagrams Fiesta & Portable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Caring for your Hasty-Bake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cooking Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 11 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Cooking Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Installing a Rotisserie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Trouble Shooting & Common Questions . . . . . . . . . 15 Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 26 What is Hardwood Charcoal? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Hasty-Bake Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 - 29 Owner's Guide & Instruction Manual 1 Welcome Dear Hasty-Bake owner, Congratulations and welcome to the proud Hasty-Bake family. I am confident that you will be pleased with your decision to purchase the finest multipurpose charcoal-burning grill available. Whether you are a "seasoned" outdoor chef or just getting "fired-up", the following pages will provide you with helpful tips, tricks, and techniques to make your Hasty-Bake experiences more enjoyable. We have also included a collection of our favorite recipes to get you started (we hope you like them as much as we do!). We sincerely appreciate your business and look forward to serving all of your outdoor cooking needs. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or comments about "The Art of Hasty-Baking". We would love to hear from you. Best regards, Richard Alexander President 2 A Little Histor y In 1948, Grant Hastings produced the first Hasty-Bake Charcoal Oven. As one of the original manufacturers of the "backyard barbecue," Hastings was a pioneer in the industry. Specifically, Hasty-Bake introduced the first portable unit, the first hooded unit, and a new method of cooking using indirect heat. Hastings' design controlled the intensity of heat by using vents, a heat deflector, a ventless hood and an adjustable firebox, revolutionizing the method in which food was cooked. In acknowledgment of Grant Hastings tremendous efforts, Hasty-Bake Charcoal Ovens have attracted a lot of attention over the years. Hasty-Bake was selected by the State Department to represent the United States at the Brussels World's Fair in 1958. Our company won the Hess Award in 1962, and our ovens have been on display in the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. The patented Hasty-Bake design receives continual praise from food and industry critics across the country. In addition, our ovens have produced blue ribbon results in barbecue competitions from coast to coast. For example, the Grand Champion of the 1994 American Royal in Kansas City (known as the World Series of Barbecue Cookoffs), Doug Steele and his Heat's Neat team, used a Hasty-Bake to prepare most of their award-winning recipes. Though our company has undergone many changes in the last 50 years, the basic design of Hasty-Bake Charcoal Ovens remains unchanged. Since 1993, HastyBake has been owned by Richard and Bill Alexander. They have continued the tradition of producing the finest multipurpose charcoal-burning grill available on the market today. Built for the discriminating outdoor chef, Hasty-Bake ovens create a cooking environment that produces meals which are superior in taste. No other product has the versatility to grill, bake and smoke with such ease and perfection. Each HastyBake is constructed by hand from only the highest-quality materials. With proper care and basic maintenance, you can expect our black powder finish, cold-rolled steel ovens to last for 15 to 25 years (or longer). Our solid stainless steel models can be expected to last virtually forever! Even after 50 years, our charcoal ovens continue to grow in popularity, largely thanks to proud owners who tell others about their Hasty-Baking experiences. Since satisfied customers have always been our best advertising, we hope you will carry on the Hasty-Bake tradition by sharing your enthusiasm with others. Owner's Guide & Instruction Manual 3 Unique Features & Benefits VENTLESS HOOD (7) Your Hasty-Bake has a hinged hood so you can cook with the hood open or closed. The deep "ventless" hood is just one of the unique features which enables you to prepare foods which are flavorful and juicy (draft vents placed in the hood of a grill will dry out foods). The main function of your HastyBake hood is to hold in the heat and smoke so that it rotates around your food. Your Hasty-Bake cooks like an oven; it turns the heat instead of you having to turn the meat. DUAL DRAFT VENTS (8) Dual draft vents, combined with the adjustable fire box and HastyBake's totally enclosed design, provide you with the ability to control the fire at all times. The intake draft vent is located on the fire door, just below the fire level. The exhaust draft vent is located above the fire level on the opposite side of the grill, by the push handle. Hasty-Bake's unique dual draft vent feature creates a cross draft in the body of the oven, instead of in the hood, which allows your foods to be cooked on all sides. Fully opened vents create an intense heat. Conversely, vents that are barely open lower the heat for baking and smoking. HEAT DEFLECTOR (5) The heat deflector plate, which is placed on the fire box (when in use), combines with the ventless hood to enable your Hasty-Bake to cook like an oven. The heat deflector's function is to distribute heat evenly throughout the cooking area without exposing any food to the direct fire and to control flare-ups. Thus, your Hasty-Bake becomes a "convection" oven and your food can be placed across the entire cooking surface. For the heat deflector to work properly, confine the coals to not more than half of the fire box (usually the right hand side, which is the side of the fire box closest to the fire door) and slide the heat deflector into place on top of the fire box above the coals. Remember to remove the heat deflector when using your Hasty-Bake for cooking with direct heat (searing). FULL-WIDTH FIRE DOOR (3) On all Hasty-Bake models, a full width door permits easy fueling and allows the fire box and ash pan to be entirely removed for cleaning. The full-width fire door also makes it easy to slide the heat deflector into place or remove it when necessary. In addition, the fire door makes it easy to access the fire box for refueling during slow cooking or smoking so that foods never have to be removed from the grill. Use the space at the bottom of the oven base (below the ash pan) as a warming area while cooking and a storage area when your HastyBake is not in use. 4 ASH PAN (9) All Hasty-Bake models feature a completely removable ash pan, making clean up easy. When the fire box is pulled out for refueling, remember to pull the ash pan out simultaneously to catch the charcoal ashes and cinders that may fall through the fire grate. To help reduce corrosion and to keep clean-up simple, we recommend that you line the ash pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. COOKING GRILLS (4) Our cooking grills are constructed of heavy 1/4" diameter nickel-plated material providing a clean, durable cooking surface. The grills are also "V"-shaped, allowing grease to flow to the center of the cooking grill and travel properly through the grease drain system. GREASE DRAIN SYSTEM (2) The "V"-shaped cooking grills encourage most of the grease and fat to drain off of the meat, follow the "V" toward the center of the cooking grill, drip into the grease drain rod and continue outside the unit to the grease cup. Flare-ups are virtually eliminated. Typically, when the hood is closed and the heat deflector is in place, grease drippings will not cause flare-ups. If you are "searing" or "grilling" your food with the hood open and the heat deflector removed, flare-ups might occur. You can control them by simply closing the hood and draft vents for a few seconds. ADJUSTABLE FIRE BOX & COOKING STYLE INDICATOR (1) The position of your fire may be mechanically adjusted up or down. Turning the outside crank handle clockwise raises the fire box to the "sear" position for quick cooking of steaks, burgers, etc. Turning the crank handle counterclockwise lowers the fire box to a "bake" level for cooking chicken, ham, bread, etc. Continue turning the crank handle counterclockwise and the fire will be in the "smoke" position, for slow cooking or smoking of turkeys, ribs, briskets, etc. Read the information above about the heat deflector for proper use with the adjustable fire box. The cooking style indicator on the front of the Hasty-Bake is linked to the lift mechanism and eliminates any quess work about the position of the fire. Different cooking methods require varying placements of the fire. Because the fire box (instead of the cooking grills) may be moved up or down, the cooking space inside the hood remains unchanged during fire box adjustments. This is important when cooking large turkeys, hams or both. THERMOMETER (6) Accurate to within 1%, this stainless steel bi-metal thermometer helps you maintain your desired cooking temperature. Owner's Guide & Instruction Manual 5 A ssembly Instr uctions Suburban/Continental/Legacy/Gourmet Your new Hasty-Bake oven should arrive almost fully assembled. However, a few items are left unassembled for ease of shipping or loading into vehicles. The unit is not difficult to assemble and there are only two tools needed for assembly: a Phillips screwdriver and a crescent wrench. If you have any problems assembling your Hasty-Bake, please call 1-800-4AN-OVEN. 1 2 3 4 5 6 CRANK HANDLE Screw the crank handle into threaded hole on the left side of the oven (the side of the oven opposite the full-width fire door) and continue to turn until the lift mechanism is moving up and down. GREASE CUP HOLDER Attach the grease cup holder to the left side of the cabinet base using either the top or bottom rotisserie bracket mounting holes located at the center of the oven, directly below the draft vents. The bolt, nut and lockwasher should already be attached to the grill base. Leave the remaining bolt in place to plug the unused hole. (These same bolts are also used to mount the rotisserie should you purchase one for your grill.) Place the grease cup on the holder and bend the arms to fit around the foil cup. GREASE DRAIN ROD Insert the grease drain rod into the unit. The rod should be positioned with the notched hole inserted into the retaining hole, which is located on the inside of the oven, centered and directly above the fire door on the right side of the unit. For the drainage system to operate properly, DO NOT insert the rod into the rotisserie spit rod hole on the oven base. The end of the rod without the notched hole extends through the center draft hole on the left side of the unit and hangs over the foil cup, positioned on the outside of the grill. PUSH HANDLE The push handle fits into holes located on the left side of the unit. This is a "friction fit", so work on one side at a time, rotating the handle into the holes. After you have worked the handle partially into both holes, push the handle in completely. Attach with the four larger bolts, lockwashers, and nuts provided in the bag. If your push handle is delivered with a side work table in place, installation will be easier if the work table is removed first. Once the handle is bolted in place, snap the table back on. NOTE: Lift and push your Hasty-Bake with this handle, DO NOT pull the unit behind you. HOOD HANDLE Attach the hood handle with the two small bolts and lockwashers provided in the bag. COOKING GRILLS The two cooking grills sit on lips positioned near the top of base cabinet along the front and back sides. Set grills with "V" facing down. 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 FIRE GRATE Place the fire grate into the bottom of the fire box. FIRE BOX The fire box slides into the channels on the lift mechanism, which is located inside the unit above the ash pan. ASH PAN The ash pan slides into support runners on each side of the cabinet base. HEAT DEFLECTOR The heat deflector slides over and rests on the lift mechanism rails above the fire box. It can be moved along the length of the fire box or removed and stored elsewhere, depending on your chosen cooking method. NOTE: If the fire box is raised to the highest position ("sear") with the heat deflector in place, the grease drain rod will bend. FRONT WORK TABLE The stainless steel front work table simply rests on the front of the oven base. The table must be removed and stored, either in the grill or in the storage area under the ash pan, for your Hasty-Bake grill cover to fit. Owner's Guide & Instruction Manual Par ts Diagrams FIESTA 1. Fire box 2. Grease drain system 3. Full-width fire door 4. Cooking grills 5. Heat deflector 6.Thermometer 7.Ash pan PORTABLE 1. Fire box 2. Full-width fire door 3. Cooking grills 4. Heat deflector 5.Ash pan Note: Since your new Portable grill is completely assembled, all you need to do is put the cooking grill in the proper position. The fire door can be adjusted to open easier or close tighter simply by slightly bending the fire door clips up or down. Over time, heat from usage may require the clips to be adjusted periodically. 8 Caring for your Hasty-Bake Constructed by hand, each Hasty-Bake unit contains only the highestquality materials to provide unequaled performance, convenience and durability. With proper care and basic maintenance, you can expect our black powder finish, cold-rolled steel ovens to last for 15 to 25 years (or longer). Our solid stainless steel models can be expected to last virtually forever! TIPS FOR CLEANING YOUR HASTY-BAKE Empty ashes frequently (if not before every use) to avoid having them spill over the sides of the ash pan. Also, be sure to remove any ashes that may fall below the ash pan into the storage area. Ashes draw moisture, creating a chemical reaction, which promotes rust. Scrape the grease drain rod (after every cooking usage) to keep the grease drain system functioning efficiently and to control and virtually eliminate flare-ups. Scrape off excessive grease build up on the interior of the oven (periodically) with a putty knife to avoid obstruction of moving parts. Excessive grease build up can hinder many of the movable parts (ash pan, fire box, heat deflector) which can lead to grease fires. Clean the outside of your HastyBake. Use a 3M Scotch-Brite pad and degreaser such as a Simple Green to clean the outer surface of the powdercoated finished parts. For stainless steel parts, use sudsy ammonia. We also carry a stainless steel cleaning product which helps keep stainless steel products looking shiny and new. Clean the window on Gourmet and Continental models by applying sudsy ammonia or another degreasing cleaner. Allow the window to soak for a minute or two and scrape off any build-up with a razorblade tool. LINE YOUR ASH PAN WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. This makes clean-up easy and provides a barrier between the caustic ashes and your ash pan, increasing the life of your ash pan. AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT. Be aware that operating your Hasty-Bake at extremely high temperatures can damage the paint and other components of your grill and may void the warranty. DON'T FORCE THE CRANK HANDLE IF IT IS TOO TIGHT. Keep the crank handle lubricated for smooth operation. If the handle won't turn, check for obstructions. If there are no visible problems and the threads are lubricated, then call us. Always remember to store the heat deflector if you are using the "sear" position, the heat deflector will bend the grease drain rod. LOWER YOUR FIRE BOX AFTER EACH USE. The heat build-up from cooking on your Hasty-Bake can cause the lift mechanism to warp if left to cool in a raised position. PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT. Excess moisture can shorten the life expectancy of your Hasty-Bake. So, try to remember to keep your oven out of the elements by either storing it in a covered area or by using one of our grill covers (a black cover silkscreened with the Hasty-Bake logo, made of SunbrellaTM material). NOTE: Never cover your Hasty-Bake while the oven is still hot and do not use a plastic cover. Owner's Guide & Instruction Manual 9 Cooking Methods Hasty-Bake Charcoal Ovens are proven award-winning smokers, but are much more versatile than traditional smokers, allowing you to grill, bake and smoke, all on the same unit! DIRECT COOKING Direct cooking is done by cooking foods directly over hot coals with the hood either open or closed. This method is also called searing, grilling or even frying. The fire box is generally raised to the highest position ("sear" on the cooking style indicator), or 4 to 6 inches below the cooking grills. The heat deflector should be removed when using this cooking method. Remember, that the meat must be turned since it will cook faster on the side that is directly over the fire. If you wish to cook utilizing the entire cooking surface, light the coals as instructed and then spread them across the entire fire box after the coals are glowing red. INDIRECT COOKING Indirect cooking is done by cooking with heat only, instead of using direct fire. This method is used for smoking, roasting or baking. The fire box is usually in one of the lower positions ("bake" or "smoke" on the cooking style indicator), with the heat deflector in place over the coals. Food may be placed on either side of the grill while cooking with this method, or you can utilize the entire cooking surface. Recipe times are based on the fire box being positioned 8 to 14 inches below the cooking grills. Cooking times will decrease as the fire box is raised. Your fire will need to be refueled when using indirect cooking, so remember to check your fire about 11/2 to 2 hours throughout the cooking process. 10 COMBINATION COOKING Combination cooking is done by cooking some foods directly over the coals while cooking other foods on the opposite end of the fire. The fire box should be in the highest position ("sear" on the cooking style indicator), or 4 to 6 inches below the cooking grills, with the heat deflector removed. With the fire confined to one end of the fire box, you may cook potatoes, corn, bread, chicken parts, etc., at the end away from the fire while searing steaks, chops, etc., directly over the coals at the same time. Remember that the hood must be closed for combination cooking, and slower cooking foods should be started earlier than the "searing" foods. ROTISSERIE COOKING Rotisserie cooking is impressive and fun. However, you can easily and successfully cook anything on a Hasty-Bake without using a rotisserie since our unique design allows the heat and smoke to rotate around your food. However, should you desire to use the rotisserie cooking method, we do have rotisserie kits available for all Hasty-Bake models (except the Portable). Rotisserie cooking involves having the food rotate constantly throughout the cooking process. Always balance your meat well on the spit rod and secure it with the spit forks. It is a good idea to double check to make sure that the meat is secure. Tie or pin fowl wings flat against the sides of the bird. Rotisserie cooking times may be faster than those used for roasting or baking by the indirect cooking method. To keep fat and juices from falling directly into the fire, spread the coals along the outer edges of the fire box and place aluminum foil beneath the meat to catch the drippings. The heat will rise along the back of the unit, cooking the meat on all sides as it rotates. Another option is to confine the coals to one side of the fire box with the heat deflector in place. This is a form of indirect cooking, using the spit rod for self-basting. Foods which are rotated while cooking tend to be self-basting, and therefore more moist and juicy. Owner's Guide & Instruction Manual 11 Getting Star ted Hardwood Charcoal Hasty-Bake Hardwood Charcoal is 100% charred hardwood made primarily from oak and hickory. Easy to light, this key ingredient for Hasty-Bake cooking does not contain any fillers or chemical additives. Hardwood charcoal burns hotter and gives food great campfire flavor, and it will have you cooking in 10 to 1 2 3 4 5 Open the hood and dual draft vents. Excess grease build up should be removed from the top of the heat deflector and the grease drain to prevent grease fires. Open the fire door. Slide the ash pan and fire box approximately half way out. Load the charcoal (we recommend hardwood charcoal) into the fire box. The charcoal should be loaded in the right side of the fire box only, level with the top of the fire box. If you are planning to sear over the entire cooking surface, still load the charcoal in the right side only and spread it evenly across the fire box after the charcoal has reached desired intensity. Slide the fire box back into the unit. Place two Firelighters on the ash pan and slide the ash pan back into the unit. Using the crank handle, lower the fire box until it is positioned approximately 1 inch above the ash pan. This will allow the flames from the Firelighters to leap up through the charcoal until the charcoal is well ignited. If using hardwood charcoal, the fire should be fully ignited in 10 to 15 minutes. Should you prefer something other than Firelighters to start your grill, we suggest using Firestarter. Hasty-Bake does not recommend using any type of petroleum-based lighter fluids ­ they only ruin the taste of your foods! Once the thermometer indicates a temperature between 150 and 200ºF, excess grease build up on the cooking grills should be removed (we recommend using a grill brush) to clean the grills and help prevent grease fires. NOTE: If a grease fire ever occurs, you should immediately close the hood, dual draft vents and fire door (if it is open), to quickly suffocate the fire. 12 15 minutes without the use of lighter fluid. Firelighters Firelighters are oversized kitchen matches made of fine wood particles coated with paraffin which burn completely in 6 to 8 minutes. Firestarter Firestarter is an odorless, alcohol-based fire starting gel, that helps achieve quicker ignition times. Grill Brush Our grill brush has an 18" wood handle, brass bristles and a stainless steel scraper tool. Cooking Tips CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURE There are basically three ways in which you can control the inside oven temperature of your Hasty-Bake. You must take into consideration that outside factors such as humidity, wind and temperature are beyond your control, but with continued use of your Hasty-Bake you will quickly become experienced in controlling the inside oven temperature by using the following methods: AMOUNT OF CHARCOAL ­ The more charcoal you use, the higher the temperature. POSITION OF THE FIRE BOX ­ Lower the fire box to lower the temperature (slowing down the cooking process) and raise the fire box to raise the temperature (speeding up the cooking process). DUAL DRAFT VENTS ­ Charcoal requires oxygen to burn. Therefore, opening the draft vents will raise the temperature inside the oven and closing the draft vents will lower the temperature. TEMPERATURE GUIDELINES SMOKE Smoking or slow cooking is done with the hood closed and the food placed over indirect heat (coals are covered with the heat deflector). Temperatures are usually kept in the 175 to 210ºF range. BAKE Baking is done with the hood closed and the food placed over indirect heat (coals are covered with the heat deflector). Temperatures are usually in the 210 to 275ºF range. SEAR Searing is done with the hood open and the food placed directly over the coals, (without the heat deflector in place) for greater heat intensity. The cooking surface will reach temperatures as high as 600ºF. (Be aware that the temperature will not be measured by the thermometer since the hood is usually left open when searing.) USE OF WOOD CHUNKS You can enhance the flavor of any food with smoke by using either wood chips or chunks. Both do an excellent job of adding smoke. However, wood chunks are more often preferred since they are bigger and usually last longer than wood chips. To achieve an intensified flavor, we suggest soaking the wood chips or chunks in water for a least an hour before use. Wood chips or chunks can be added to the cooking process by two different methods: 1. Place water-soaked wood chips or chunks in a small aluminum foil pan and place the pan directly on the coals or on top of the heat deflector. This creates a slow smoke release. 2. Place water-soaked wood chunks directly in the fire box, mixed in with the coals. This creates a quick burst of smoke flavor. Following are some guidelines for choosing the "right" woods for the foods you prepare. Of course, we always recommend that you experiment to find a taste that you like. Remember, your Hasty-Bake oven holds in the smoke and greatly intensifies the flavor, so be careful to avoid over-seasoning. Alder ­ Good for salmon, turkey and chicken. Apple ­ Tangy and clean-flavored, good for chichen, pork and fish. The greener the wood, the sweeter the smoke flavor. Cherry ­ Sweet and fruity, best with duck and other poultry. Grapevine ­ Good for steaks and other meats, poultry and seafood. Hickory ­ Rich and smoky, hickory is the "basic" barbecue wood. It is especially good with pork. Maple ­ Mellow, mild and sweet, maple is good with poultry, seafood and pork. Mesquite ­ Robust and smoky, mesquite is best with beef. Pecan ­ Similar to hickory but milder, use with beef, poultry and pork. Persimmon ­ Use with beef and pork, also a great choice for wild game. Owner's Guide & Instruction Manual 13 Installing A Rotisserie SUBURBAN AND LEGACY When utilizing a rotisserie with a Suburban or Legacy model, please note that you will need to remove the cooking grills, which will eliminate your cooking surface. Therefore, you will not be able to cook additional food items while using the rotisserie. · Remove cooking grills and grease drain rod. · Remove grease cup holder and position it on the next lower hole. · Mount grease cup holder and rotisserie bracket together. · Gently slide motor into bracket. · Assemble spit rod and forks. · Slide squared end of spit rod into the flap above the fire door. · Place pointed end of spit rod into the square slot on the motor. · Plug motor into electrical outlet and turn motor on when you are ready to begin rotisserie cooking. CONTINENTAL AND GOURMET When utilizing a rotisserie on a Continental or Gourmet model, you have the ability to rotisserie cook without eliminating any cooking surface. However, you also have the option to use two rotisseries at once. Should you desire to operate two rotisseries at the same time, simply combine the installation instructions above with the installation instructions below. · Remove warming grill (rack). · Mount motor bracket in the two holes located on the left side of the grill hood. · Gently slide motor into bracket. · Assemble spit rod and forks. · Slide squared end of spit rod into the flap above the fire door. · Place pointed end of spit rod into the square slot on the motor. · Plug motor into electrical outlet and turn motor on when are ready to begin rotisserie cooking. 14 Troubleshooting & Common Questions What should I do if a grease fire occurs? Immediately close the hood, the dual draft vents and fire door (if it is open), to quickly suffocate the fire. Keeping your grease drain clean and cooking with the heat deflector in place will help reduce the chance of grease fires. What should I do if my fire is beginning to die down? Charcoal requires oxygen to burn. By opening the draft vents and fire door, you should be able to get your fire going again or you may simply need to add more charcoal to the fire box. However, if the fire has died down almost completely, and opening the vents and fire door does not reignite the fire, you will need to simply relight the charcoal. How much charcoal should I use? We recommend filling half of the fire box with hardwood charcoal. If you are planning to sear using the entire grill, you can spread the charcoal to the other side after it has reached the desired heat intensity. What if I have charcoal left when I'm done cooking? Simply close your grill (lid, fire door, draft vents) to smother the fire. You will be able to reuse the charcoal that is left in the fire box the next time you use your Hasty-Bake. How do I regulate the heat in my Hasty-Bake? There are basically three ways to control the temperature of your Hasty-Bake oven. Outside factors such as humidity, wind and temperature are beyond your control, but you will quickly become experienced in controlling the inside temperature by using these methods: Amount of charcoal - The more charcoal you use, the higher the temperature. Position of the fire box - Lower the fire box to lower the temperature and raise the fire box to raise the temperature. Dual draft vents - Fire requires oxygen to burn. Open the draft vents (and even the fire door) to raise the temperature and close the grill to lower the temperature. Owner's Guide & Instruction Manual 15 Beef Good Ole Hasty-Bake Brisket 1 10 to 12 pound brisket 3 /4 cup soy sauce 3 /4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 /2 cup burgundy 1 /4 cup wine vinegar 1 /4 cup olive oil 3 Tablespoons lemon juice (fresh is best) 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon Hasty-Bake Gourmet Greek seasoning or equivalent Grilled Lime-Marinated Sirloin Steak with Chipotle Honey Sauce 21/2 pounds of sirloin steak MARINADE 1 canned chipotle (or to taste) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro 4 Tablespoons vegetable oil 6 Tablespoons lime juice (about 5 limes) SAUCE /2 cup honey 11/2 cup peanut oil 2 or 3 canned chipotles 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 Tablespoons brown mustard 1 /4 cup fresh lime juice 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 4 Tablespoons chopped cilantro 2 teaspoons salt Freshly cracked black pepper to taste 1 Mix all ingredients together for marinade. Pour over meat and marinate 24 hours in a glass or other nonreactive container or zip lock bag, turning several times. Remove meat from container and save marinade. Over direct heat in your Hasty-Bake, sear the brisket on all sides. Lower the fire box and put the heat deflector in place over the coals to continue cooking with indirect heat. Place the brisket in a Hasty-Bake baster pan or aluminum foil basting pan. Pour reserved marinade over the brisket and cook until the internal temperature reaches 180ºF (approximately 1 hour per pound at 200ºF). (Optional: At this point, you may remove the brisket from the grill and slice into 1/8" to 1/4" slices. Put the meat back into the pan with marinade.) Cover the pan and cook for 2 more hours. Drain marinade from meat and serve. Place steak in large dish, baking pan or zip-lock bag. Mix all marinade ingredients together and pour over steak. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours, turning occasionally. To make sauce: Combine honey, peanut oil, chipotles, vinegar, mustard, lime juice, garlic, and cumin. Puree in a blender or food processor. Stir in the chopped cilantro and add salt and pepper to taste. Salt and pepper steak to taste. Over very hot direct heat, grill the steak for 5 to 7 minutes on each side (for medium rare). Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 3 to 5 minutes so that the juices drawn to the center by cooking redistribute for even color. Serve the steak, which should be very juicy, either plain or on top of sliced French bread. Accompany each serving with several Tablespoons of sauce. 16 Beef Ain't Momma's Meat Loaf (Smoke & Spice) MEAT LOAF 1 Tablespoon oil, preferably canola or corn 1 /2 cup minced onion 1 /2 green or red bell pepper, chopped fine 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 /2 teaspoon cumin 11/4 pounds ground beef 3 /4 pound ground pork 11/2 cups dry bread crumbs 3 Tablespoons sour cream 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 egg 1 /4 cup stock, preferably beef 1 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce to taste BASIC BEER MOP (OPTIONAL) 12 ounces beer 1 /2 cup cider vinegar 1 /2 cup water 1 /4 cup oil, preferably canola or corn 1 /2 medium onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 Tablespoon Wild Willy's Number One-derful Rub (see Chicken on a Throne recipe) or other savory seasoning blend directly onto the cooking grill of the Hasty-Bake. Continue cooking the meat until the internal temperature reaches 170ºF (approximately 11/2 hours), dabbing it every 30 minutes with the mop. When about 30 minutes of cooking time remain, apply a barbecue sauce of your choice to the top of the meat loaf. After removing the loaf from the grill, allow it to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing and serve warm or refrigerate for later use in sandwiches. Bill's Beef Power Rub (Paul Kirk's Championship Barbecue Sauces) Use this rub on any beef cut. Sprinkle it on heavily and cook over indirect heat. 1 cup cane sugar 1 cup garlic salt 1 /2 cup paprika 3 Tablespoons black pepper 2 Tablespoons chili powder 1 Tablespoon powdered beef base 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon cayenne Combine all of the ingredients in a sifter and sift to blend well. Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Prepare your Hasty-Bake to cook with indirect heat (with the heat deflector in place over the coals), bringing the temperature to 200 to 220ºF. In a heavy skillet, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, pepper, salt and cumin and sauté until the vegetables are softened. Spoon the vegetable mixture into a large bowl. Add the remaining meat loaf ingredients and mix well with your hands. Mound the meat into a smokeproof loaf pan. If you plan to baste the meat, stir the mop ingredients together in a small saucepan and warm over low heat. Cook the loaf on your Hasty-Bake for 45 minutes, or until the meat has shrunk away from the sides of the pan. Gently ease the meat loaf out of the pan and place Owner's Guide & Instruction Manual 17 Poultr y Hasty-Bake Signature Recipe Chicken Chicken breasts, with or without skin and bones 16 ounce bottle of Italian salad dressing Hasty-Bake Gourmet Greek or Lemon Pepper seasoning or equivalent Soy sauce Worcestershire sauce 1 Tablespoon Wild Willy's Number One-derful Rub Two 12-ounce cans beer (no bottles please) 1 /2 medium onion, chopped 1 /4 cup cider or white vinegar 4 garlic cloves, minced Marinate chicken in Italian dressing for at least 1 hour and overnight if possible. (You may substitute equal parts olive oil and vinegar for Italian dressing, adding salt to taste.) Cook chicken breasts bone side down at 225 to 250ºF over indirect heat (the heat deflector should be in place over the coals). Baste every 20 minutes with a mixture of equal parts soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce using a spray bottle or brush. Sprinkle chicken with seasoning after last basting and again to taste before serving. Boneless breasts will be done in 30 to 40 minutes. Bone-in breasts will take 45 to 55 minutes to cook. Chicken on a Throne (Smoke & Spice) Two 31/2 pound whole chickens WILD WILLY'S NUMBER ONE-DERFUL RUB 6 Tablespoons paprika 2 Tablespoons ground black pepper 2 Tablespoons salt 2 Tablespoons sugar 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 Tablespoon garlic powder 1 Tablespoon onion powder 1 teaspoon cayenne INJECTION LIQUID 12 ounces beer 1 /4 cup oil, preferably canola or corn 1 /4 cup cider or white vinegar 2 teaspoons Wild Willy's Number One-derful Rub THRONE MOP (OPTIONAL): 12 ounces beer 1 cup chicken stock 1 /2 cup water 1 /4 cup oil, preferably canola or corn The night before you plan to barbecue, combine the rub ingredients in a small bowl. In another bowl, combine the ingredients for the injection liquid. Remove the organs from the cavity of the chickens. With a kitchen syringe, inject about 1/2 cup of the injection liquid deep into the breast and legs of each chicken in several spots. Massage the chickens thoroughly, inside and out, with the remaining injection liquid, working it as far as possible under the skin without tearing the skin. Cover the chickens well with the dry rub, again massaging inside and out and over and under the skin. Reserve at least 1 Tablespoon of the rub if you are planning to baste the chickens. Place the chickens in a plastic bag and refrigerate them. Prepare your Hasty-Bake to cook with indirect heat (with the heat deflector in place over the coals), bringing the temperature to 200 to 220ºF. Remove the chickens from the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. While you wait, open the 2 beer cans and drink half­and only half­of each beer. With a can opener, remove the tops of the half-empty beer cans. Place half of the onion, vinegar, garlic and reserved rub in each can. Insert the replenished beer cans into the cavities of the chickens, balancing the birds so that they rest upright with their legs bent forward. The cans should sit flat on the grill or on a cooking tray, holding the chickens at attention while their insides are steaming and their outsides are smoking. If you are going to use the mop, combine the ingredients in a saucepan and keep the mixture warm over low heat. Transfer the chickens to the Hasty-Bake. Cook for approximately 2 to 3 hours, mopping every 30 minutes or so. When the chickens are done, the legs will move freely and the internal temperature should be 165ºF. Let the chickens sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the skins, carve the chickens, and serve. 18 Poultr y Quick Chick (Smoke & Spice) 6 boneless, skinless, individual chicken breasts, pounded lightly SPLIT-SECOND DRY RUB 1 Tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 /2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 /2 teaspoon onion powder Pinch cayenne SPLIT-SECOND MOP 1 cup orange juice 3 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Hasty-Bake Smoked Turkey (It's not just for the holidays) 4 quartered onions 1 10 to 12 pound turkey (if you need more turkey, it is best to smoke two small birds) Hasty-Bake Gourmet Greek seasoning or poultry rub 6 to 8 cloves peeled garlic Basting liquid of your choice: white wine, chicken stock, flat champagne, apple juice, beer Prepare your Hasty-Bake to cook with indirect heat (with the heat deflector in place over the coals), bringing the temperature to 225 to 250ºF. Combine the rub ingredients in a small bowl. Rub the breasts with the mixture and let them sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes. Combine the mop ingredients in a small saucepan, placing the pan over low heat to melt the butter. Keep the mop warm over low heat. Drizzle the breasts with about 1/3 of the mop. Transfer the chicken to the Hasty-Bake and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, or until cooked through. Either mop the breasts half-way through the cooking time, or drizzle with mop as soon as you remove them from the grill. Clean all internal parts from the turkey. Rub the seasoning over the entire turkey, getting on and under the skin and in the cavity. Stuff the cavity with the onions and cloves of garlic. Put the turkey in a large aluminum baking pan or Hasty-Bake baster pan. Fill the pan with 1/4" to 1/2" of the basting liquid of your choice. Make sure the heat deflector is in place over the coals and bring your Hasty-Bake to about 200ºF. Cover the breast of the turkey with a flourcloth or cheesecloth soaked in olive oil, butter or bacon grease. Baste the bird about every 30 minutes ­ it is important that you don't let the turkey dry out. Smoke the turkey approximately 1/2 hour per pound, plus one additional half hour. You will need to refresh the supply of hardwood charcoal about every 1 to 11/2 hours. Small amounts of fruit wood, such as apple or cherry, may be added to the fire to give your turkey a stronger smoke flavor. To test for doneness, use an Insta-Read thermometer. The thickest part of the breast should be 165ºF. Note: To have a picture-perfect bird, you should remove the flourcloth or cheesecloth to brown the breast about 30 minutes prior to removing the turkey from the grill. Owner's Guide & Instruction Manual 19 Pork Jerked Pork Tenderloin with OrangeRed Onion Salsa 2 pork tenderloins, 10 to 12 ounces each MARINADE 4 green onions, chopped fine 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 serrano chiles, chopped fine 1 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons jerk seasoning 2 teaspoon cider vinegar 1 /4 cup vegetable oil To make marinade: Lone Star Spareribs (Smoke & Spice) 3 full slabs of pork spareribs, St. Louis cut (trimmed of the chine bone and brisket flap), preferably 3 pounds each or less BARBECUED RIB RUB /3 cup ground black pepper 1 /4 cup paprika 2 Tablespoons sugar 1 Tablespoon salt 1 Tablespoon chili powder 11/2 teaspoons garlic powder 11/2 teaspoons onion powder 1 Combine all ingredients and mix well. SALSA 1 orange, peeled, seeds removed, divided into sections and cut into smaller pieces 1 red onion, diced small 1 teaspoon minced garlic 5 Tablespoons lime juice (about 3 limes) 1 teaspoon minced free red or green chile pepper of your choice 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon chili powder Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste To make salsa: BASIC BEER MOP (OPTIONAL) 12 ounces beer 1 /2 cup cider vinegar 1 /2 cup water 1 /4 cup oil, preferably canola or corn 1 /2 medium onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 Tablespoon Barbecued Rib Rub Combine all the salsa ingredients, mix well and set aside. (This mixture will keep, covered and refrigerated, for 3 or 4 days.) Place whole pork tenderloins in zip-lock bag with marinade and massage well. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours. With the heat deflector in place over the coals, bring the temperature of your Hasty-Bake to 225 to 250ºF. Cook the tenderloins until the internal temperature reaches 160ºF (approximately 1 hour). Remove and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. To serve, slice into 1 /4" medallions and top with salsa.