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INFRARED GRILLING TIPS:
Even for an experienced chef, infrared cooking can, at first, present a bit of a challenge. By following
these simple tips, you will soon be producing juicier, more flavorful foods than you have ever experi-
enced before. As a general rule, foods will cook in less time than they would take on an ordinary grill.
By turning food frequently (approximately every 2 minutes), excessive charring is simply avoided.
ARTISAN™ RECOMMENDS THAT YOU TURN FOOD BEING GRILLED ON A SEAR
ZONE™ IR-BURNER EVERY TWO MINUTES DURING THE COOKING PERIOD.
NEVER ALLOW FOOD TO COOK MORE THAN 2 1/2 MINUTES WITHOUT TURNING.
SEARING IS THE KEY:
An infrared grill works by producing intense heat which quickly sears meats. Searing locks in flavor and
juices while allowing the outer surface to absorb smoke and food aroma that is produced as grease and
drippings are vaporized by the burner. The result is a crisp, flavorful outside with a tender, juicy inside.
Just the result you want with most grilled foods.
HOW TO GRILL WITH IR:
Properly pre-heat the grill by following the lighting instructions on page 12. Place food on grill grids and
turn every 2 to 2 1/2 minutes until food is cooked to desired taste. Do not let food cook more than 2 1/2
minutes without turning. Perfect cross sear marks can be made by rotating food 90° at each turn.
APPROXIMATE SEAR-ZONE™ COOKING TIMES:
These are recommended times only. Due to the variations on the cuts of meats and personal taste,
your cooking times may be different. Use your discretion when cooking with ARTISAN™ Sear-Zone™
IR-Burners.
FOOD ITEM
APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME
(MINUTES)
RARE
MEDIUM
WELL
HAMBURGER -1/2” THICK
4
5
6
STEAK - 1” THICK”
6
8
10
CHICKEN BREAST (BONELESS)
8 ~ 10
CHICKEN BREAST (BONE-IN)
20 ~ 24
