USE:
Every KLAUWE Premium is equipped with the patented
“Multi-Level-Cooking-System®, which makes it possible to
place the fire basket and grill at different heights, so you can
use different barbecuing techniques. One by one, we will
explain the different bbq-techniques in combination with the
position of the “fire basket/charcoal grill” (from now on just
called: fire basket), the use of the included stainless steel
water ring with stainless steel water reservoir, and of the
stainless steel grill included with the KLAUWE.
Tip:
The fire basket can be lifted by its handle with the
KLAUWE lifting stick. The same applies to the water
ring. The water ring can also be lifted by its handle with
the lifting stick. The handle of the fire basket and that
of the water ring can also be moved to one side, in the
case of the water ring, it is the side with the logo of the
KLAUWE claws in the stainless steel water ring.
1. LIGHT THE CHARCOAL:
Estimate how much charcoal or how many briquettes you
want to use. For the best grilling result, we advise you to
leave part of the fire basket empty, around 1/3 to 1/2 of
the charcoal grill, in order to create an indirect grilling zone
(temperature zone). Place the fire basket at level 4 when
lighting the charcoal/briquettes.
First light 4 or 5 firelighters, place these in a small ring in
the fire basket and then place the charcoal/briquettes on
top. Build a little pyramid shaped pile. Completely open the
airlock on the front of the KLAUWE. After around 15 minutes,
when a white ash layer covers part of the charcoal/briquettes,
spread the charcoal out across the fire basket (if you want
to use a zone for indirect grilling, keep this zone clear). Then
place the fire basket on the level you like by lifting the handle
of the fire basket with the KLAUWE lifting stick, turn it slightly,
so the grill can be repositioned downwards. Always wear
heat protective barbecue gloves because the fire basket has
already gotten very hot at this point. You can now place the
fire basket at any level, depending on the barbecuing method
you chose. Below, the different barbecuing methods that are
possible on the KLAUWE are discussed.
Tip:
Use big pieces of charcoal made of hardwood for the
best result, preferably FSC approved and therefore
produced sustainably.
When you use sustainably produced firelighters (they
ignite slower), you can also use a crème brûlée torch
to light these. Place the firelighters on the right spots
between the charcoal/briquettes and light these with the
lighter. You will see how easy it is.
You can adjust the air
vent in the lid (or round
air vent) with heat
protective barbecue
gloves. Adjusting it with
your bare hands is not
advisable, as the air vent
in the lid can be hot. If you
want to adjust it, but you don’t
have any protection at hand, you can use the KLAUWE
lifting stick. Be careful because there is a chance that
you might scratch the surface with the lifting stick.
Stainless steel fire basket
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Stainless steel water ring
with stainless steel
water reservoir
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Please note: We advise you not to use any
lighter fluid or cheap briquettes and those with
firelighters. The chemical additives in these products will
have a negative effect on the taste of your food.
2. GRILL:
After having placed the fire basket at the right level, you
place the stainless steel grill on level 5 in order to grill
without the lid. You place it on level 4 in order to grill with
the lid (for the latter, make sure the fire basket is a level
lower, at least at level 3). Turn the airlock on the front to
the desired position. With the lid on, the KLAUWE grills
best if you open only 1/4 of the airlock and open the air
vent completely. You can easily change the temperature by
further opening the airlock on the front in combination with
the air vent on the lid (higher temperature) or you can close
it further (lower temperature). We advise you to let the grill
heat up for at least 15 minutes in the KLAUWE before you
start. This will create the best grilling result. You will be able
to grill the typical brown square pattern on your food with
the direct grilling method (placing the food directly above
the charcoal/briquettes). If the airlocks (front, back and
lid) are fully closed, the KLAUWE will be put out and after
some time (maximum 30 minutes) stop burning completely.
Sometimes, a dish can benefit from briefly putting out the
KLAUWE for a typical taste experience (for example when
using old grapevines.). If you want to add charcoal or
smoking wood during grilling, we advise you to make use
of the KLAUWE Grill Lifter, so you will not get burn marks
from the hot grill. It is best to replace the fire basket with the
KLAUWE lifting stick as discussed in paragraph 1.
Lower the heat immediately when fire/flames arise. By
(almost) closing the air vents, the oxygen supply will be
reduced and will put out the flames. This could occur during
direct grilling, when fat/juice and/or oil drips on the charcoal/
briquettes. The outer part of the dish will be well-cooked too
soon and this will have a negative effect on the taste.
Tips:
Grease the food you are going to grill instead of the grill.
This will prevent the food from sticking to the grill.
Use temperature zones. Keep 1/3 to 1/5 of the fire
basket clear in order to grill indirectly. The food will be
able to rest and increase in temperature slowly. The
taste will benefit from this. If you are grilling meat, we
advise you to let the meat rest for a while, at least 5
minutes in aluminium foil, once the meat has reached
the desired centre temperature. The result will be
amazing.
Grilling meat or fish will have the best result when the
direction of the grain (you can find the grain direction by
pulling the meat or fish slightly apart with your hands) of
the meat/fish is placed on the grill diagonally. By turning
it regularly, you will create a square grill pattern on the
meat/fish, so it will be cooked evenly.
You could add wood chips for an extra flavour. A handful
of chips is usually enough to add a wonderful smoky
taste to the dish.
Also try the “reverse sear method”. First heat the meat,
fish or chicken using the indirect method. When it has
reached the desired centre temperature, you will finish
grilling your dish using the direct method. Keep in mind
that the centre temperature can increase even further, as
you want your dish to be well-cooked. This may sound
logical, but increasing the centre temperature while
cooking is possible, but lowering it is not. Always keep a
watchful eye on this.
When the lid has been placed on the KLAUWE, you can
also use the lid as plate warmer. Make sure the plates
don’t get too hot. They could break and/or you could
burn your hands. Take the plates off the lid wearing
barbecue gloves.
Caution: When you place the grill on the top level
(level 5) and the fire basket at the level directly
underneath it (level 4), it would be wise NOT to put the lid
on the KLAUWE. The distance between the fire and the lid
will be too small and there is a big chance that the powder
coating will discolour and be damaged. If you want to grill
with the lid closed, place the grill on level 4 and place the
fire basket at level 3 or lower.
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