Everdure 4K, Cooking Configuration & Tips Manual

Page 1: ...1 How to cook on the 4K Cooking configuration tips guide AU NZ 15 01 18 ...

Page 2: ... 4K features Temperature control on the 4K Cooking configuration recipe 1 Low n slow Cooking configuration recipe 2 Low n slow indirect Cooking configuration recipe 3 Convection Cooking configuration recipe 4 Direct grilling Cooking configuration recipe 5 Intense baking pizza 3 4 6 8 11 13 16 18 ...

Page 3: ...ntain binders fillers and chemicals They usually contain around 20 non combustible materials that leave behind a much higher volume of ash than natural lump coal does Briquettes do offer a consistent burn time albeit at a much lower temperature than natural lump coal This type of fuel can be used with the Everdure by Heston Blumenthal 4K however you will achieve a shorter ignition time and better ...

Page 4: ...charcoal temperature will begin to wane It s easy to top up charcoal or woodchips through the side reloading hatch ensuring you don t lose any heat from opening the hood Simply unscrew the cap from the right side we recommend wearing heat resistant gloves and place the charcoal in a few pieces at a time using the supplied charcoal tongs The ignition button has a child lock press down for 4 seconds...

Page 5: ...s The 4K arrives with additional items including Water cup sits within the 4K to add moisture to the internal cooking environment Pizza stone for pizza recipes or to use as a heat deflector Grill grabber for handling grill plates during set up or cleaning To toggle between ambient and probe temperatures on the control panel press the thermometer icon You can also connect to the bluetooth app Andro...

Page 6: ...arcoal via the side reloader hatch and monitor the heat rise We recommend the use of heat resistant gloves when reloading charcoal See the configuration pages for guides on how much charcoal to start with according to your cooking method Although it is recommended to keep the hood open for the first 10 15 minutes of ignition continuously opening and closing the hood during preheating will result i...

Page 7: ...ning the 4K in an open area and out of direct sunlight Environmental conditions heavily influence the cooking performance The vent positions are recommendations only may vary depending on the ambient temperature wind conditions and fuel type Never use the 4K indoors Recommendations for Airflow Controls Upper vent Controls heat assists air circulation Lower vent Allows oxygen to enter the charcoal ...

Page 8: ...ing surface configuration Step 1 Place 2 x cast iron grills onto the charcoal chamber Step 2 Place the pizza stone heat deflector directly onto the cast iron grill Step 3 Place 2 x stainless steel grids over the pizza stone heat deflector HANDY TIPS Less is more when it comes to low and slow cooking with charcoal It is a lot easier to add charcoal than to remove hot coal Remember to allow the heat...

Page 9: ...utton and after the ignition phase allow the charcoal to continue to burn for 10 minutes Fill the water container and set both cast iron grills in place covered by the pizza stone and then the stainless steel grids above Place the baking tray on top of the grills and insert the meat probe into the centre of the thickest part of the pork shoulder Close the hood and cook for 5 hours aiming for an am...

Page 10: ... herbs and add them to the bowl Stir in the mayonnaise and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper Set aside Make a sofrito by heating the olive oil in a pan and gently cooking the onion garlic and smoked salt for 5 minutes over moderate heat Once softened add the green peppers and green chili and cook for an additional 8 minutes Add the vinegar and remove the pan from the heat Allow the ...

Page 11: ...ron grills onto the charcoal chamber Step 2 Place 2 x stainless steel grills on top of the cast iron grills optional HANDY TIPS Maintain temperatures by topping up with more charcoal as required via the side reloading hatch With this method place the meat directly over the section without any charcoal directly underneath By cooking indirectly the heat will rise and gently transfer to the meat To i...

Page 12: ...g the supplied charcoal tongs Place one of the cast iron grills on the side over the hot coals and the riser or higher stainless steel grill over the cold side Remove the brisket from the brine and pat dry Coat all sides with the rub and insert the meat probe into the centre of the thickest part of the brisket Place the brisket onto the riser or higher stainless steel grill of the 4K Add 1 tablesp...

Page 13: ...eat deflector directly onto the cast iron grills Step 3 Place 2 x stainless steel grids over the pizza stone heat deflector HANDY TIPS Why add the pizza stone It will act as a heat deflector and prevent the underside of your meat poultry or fish from overcooking The direct heat absorbed by the pizza stone will radiate heat more gently around the cavity To assist with cleaning you may choose to wra...

Page 14: ... brush with vertical strokes Spoon two tablespoons caster sugar into a greased ramekin and carefully turn the ramekin around to evenly coat with sugar Tip out the excess sugar and repeat the process with the remaining ramekins Store somewhere cool to avoid the butter melting Preheat the 4K by placing 500g 17oz charcoal on the charcoal grid and pressing the fast flame ignition which has a self time...

Page 15: ...ature of the 4K it should be approximately 180 C 356 F before placing the souffle inside Working quickly open the hood and place the ramekins on the pizza stone Close the hood and cook for 12 minutes The ambient temperature should rise to 200 C 392 F and this will result in a slight caramelisation on the top of the risen soufflés Carefully remove and enjoy with ice cream or custard ...

Page 16: ...ep 2 Place food probe P1 on top of the cast iron grills using the grill bracket Step 3 close hood after 10 15mins to preheat the grills as close to 300 C 572 F as possible HANDY TIPS Feel free to add the stainless steel grill on top of the cast iron grills to increase the overall cooking area Adding a stainless steel grill will also act as a warming rack for food that requires cooking over a more ...

Page 17: ...e the hood to continue preheating the 4K and aim for the bars of the grill to reach close to 300 C 572 F before grilling Remove the steaks from the fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking Rub a little grapeseed oil onto the steaks and season with salt Place a 2nd meat probe into the centre of the thickest steak and begin searing the steaks over the hot coals flipping every 20 seconds Temporarily close ...

Page 18: ...p 2 Place 2 x higher stainless steel grills above the the cast iron grills Step 3 Only after the 4K has preheated to 280 300 C 536 572 F then add the pizza stone on top of the stainless grills HANDY TIPS Avoid overfilling the charcoal chamber with fuel Do not allow the oven to exceed the maximum temperature of 420 C 788 F as this will result in spoilt food and possible product damage Always wear h...

Page 19: ...iquid into mixing bowl Mix for 4 minutes then stop and cover the bowl with cling film leaving to rest at room temperature for 1 hour Return the bowl to the mixer and add the yeast and salt Mix on medium speed for 4 minutes Add the pre fermented dough and mix for an additional 4 minutes at the same speed Tip the dough out and divide into two ball shaped portions Place the balls of dough on a baking...

Page 20: ... Push the dough out with fingertips instead of a rolling pin to keep some air in the crust Continue pushing and turning until a rim forms around the edges Then using the palms of your hands gently press down stretching the dough in opposing directions Continue until an even thickness of 1 5 inch is reached Lightly sprinkle some semolina onto a pizza peel and place the dough on top this will make i...