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Getting the Most From Your Yoder:
Direct & Indirect Grilling, Smoking & Baking
“How long does it take from the time I press “start” until I am ready to cook?”
When the cooker is set up traditionally (diffuser plate installed), the heat up time is 20 to 30 minutes. When
the cooker is set up for direct grilling (diffuser plate out), the heat up time is about 15 minutes.
It is also important to note that when the cooker is set up “direct”, the temperature at the center of the
grate is hotter than the reported temperature. How much hotter depends on the set point. At 350° F on the
display, the grate center is approximately 425° F. At 475° F on the display, grate center is approximately
625° F. The difference is caused by the reduction of airflow to the thermocouple when the direct grates are
installed. This is true with the diffuser in or out.
Finally, precise temperature management is not important when you are doing short cooks where you are
opening and closing the pit frequently. Find a set temperature that works well for the type of food you are
grilling… for instance burgers and brats do well at a 350° F set point when indirect grilling.
The versatility of your Yoder is realized by choosing one of its three unique setups:
1.
Smoking from 175 to 275° F & baking from 350 to 400° F (with diffuser plate in place).
2.
Indirect grilling from 275 to 350° F (with diffuser plate and optional Direct Grill Grates installed).
3.
Direct grilling where searing temperatures are desired, simply by removing the heat diffuser plate and
installing the optional Direct Grill Grates.
The traditional setup for the Yoder has the heat management plate between the firebox and the cooking
grates. With this setup, the cooking style is best described as a wood-fired oven. This setup is ideal for all of
your smoked and baked foods.
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