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Congratulations and welcome to ownership of The Big Easy fromChar-Broil . It is our sincere hope that by reading this guide, andwith a little practice, you will come to fully enjoy the tender juicinessand delicious flavor of food you prepare with your new ElectricTRU-Infrared Smoker Roaster.We suggest you take a few moments to read the Product Guide andensure your cooker is assembled correctly and completely and thatyou are familiar with both its construction and operation before using.There are no hard and fast rules for cooking - just somebasic facts about how The Big Easy works. Theexclusive TRU-Infrared cooking system will helpyou prepare wonderful meals. Use this cookingguide as an introduction to cooking with The BigEasy . It’s filled with great tips, tricks and recipes.The most important thing you can do first is registeryour cooker so that we can be more helpful whenyou need us. Please complete the warrantyregistration card found on the last page of yourProduct Guide or save a stamp and visit us atwww.charbroil.com.When you register, be sure to sign up for our free weekly emailnewsletter called Sizzle on the Grill . Each issue is packed with newtips, tricks, recipes, party ideas and exclusive subscriber offers. Wenever sell or distribute your contact information! We want yourChar-Broil experience to be a great one and this is one way we canstay in touch.AN 12.120865Happy Cooking!
2OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDEFirst Things FirstYou will find that most of the product assembly has been completedfor you at the factory. Complete any remaining steps and referenceall safety and usage information found in the Product Guide.Make certain that the holes in the cooking chamber are positionedtowards the front of the unit. This will align the holes in the cookingchamber with the holes in the smoker box so that smoke flowsproperly during use.Just like grandma’s cast iron skillet, the stainless steel CookingChamber must be seasoned prior to use. This is most important as itwill allow the cooking chamber to work properly. In addition, it willmake cleaning easier and inhibit rusting.Coat all interior surfaces of the cooking chamber with vegetable oil.If you use a vegetable spray, wipe down the cooking chamber afterspraying to ensure an even coat. Turn The Big Easy on, set the PowerLevel to (15), close the lid and allow it to heat until the vegetable oilburns off and stops smoking. The shiny finish of the stainless steelcooking chamber should now have a very dark brown or bronze color.You are now ready to cook. The more you use your Big Easy, thebetter it will cook. The darker, more-seasoned, the cooking chamberbecomes the hotter and the more evenly it will cook. A lightcoat of vegetable oil before each use will keep the surfacesseasoned and help prevent any rusting – again, just likegrandma’s cast iron skillet. 1 Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
3OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDESmarter VersatilityThe Big Easy Electric Smoker Roaster will monitor internaltemperature of the food being cooked and power-off automaticallyonce your target temperature is reached.Digital Food Thermometer JackLCD Power Level DisplayPower Level Control ButtonsPower On/Off ButtonTarget Temperature Control ButtonsLCD Food Temperature DisplayCurrent or Target Internal FoodTemperature IndicatorTemperature Mode Buttonand IndicatorDigital Food ThermometerVisit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
4OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDEPower On/Off Plug power supply cord into a properly grounded, GFIprotected outlet. If an extension cord must be used, refer to“Extension Cord Use and Safety” found in the Product Guide.Press Power On/Off ButtonThe (CURRENT) temperature as measured by the DigitalFood Thermometer will be displayed in degrees Fahrenheit( F) inside the LCD Food Temperature Display. If three dashes (---) are displayed, the Digital FoodThermometer is not fully engaged into the Jack. To measure temperatures in degrees Celsius ( C),press the Temperature Mode Button.Setting the Target Internal Food Temperature Press either the ( ) or (-) Temperature Control Button untilyour desired (TARGET) Food Temperature is displayed. Cook all raw beef, pork, lamb and veal steaks, chops,and roasts to a minimum internal temperature of145 F. For safety and quality, allow meat to rest for atleast three minutes before carving or consuming. Forreasons of personal preference, you may choose to cookmeat to higher temperatures. Cook all raw ground beef, pork, lamb, and veal to aninternal temperature of 160 F. Cook all poultry to a safe minimum internal temperatureof 165 F as measured with a food thermometer.Press and hold either the ( ) or (-) Temperature ControlButton for 2 seconds to scroll rapidly through thetemperatures.The LCD Food Temperature Display will alternate betweenthe (CURRENT) temperature of the food as measured by theDigital Food Thermometer and the (TARGET) temperatureyou select.Once your Target Food Temperature is reached, an audiblealarm sounds and the heat cycle is turned off. The controllerwill beep once every 30 seconds until the Power Button ispressed.Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
5OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDESetting the Power LevelYour new TRU-Infrared Smoker & Roaster features 15 PowerLevels that make it an extremely versatile outdoor cookingappliance. Reference the Temperature Chart to set the correctPower Level depending on outdoor weather conditions. If youare cooking on a colder or windy day, use a Power Level on thehigher side of the temperature range. Setting the correct PowerLevel isn’t an exact science and is part of the fun of outdoorcooking.The Big Easy Smoker & Roaster Temperature ChartFunctionPower LevelWarming123Avg. Temp on a90 Day125 F175 F225 F4250 F5275 F6300 F7325 F8350 F9375 F10400 F11425 F12450 F13475 F14500 FPreheat15525 F30-Min AutoClean C525 FSlow SmokingBig Easy SmokingBig Easy RoastingVisit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
6OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE30-Minute AutoClean (Power Level C)After removing your food return the cooking basket, warmingbasket, and half racks to The Big Easy. Close the lid, and pressthe ( ) Temperature Control Button until (C) is displayed on thePower Level Display. This will activate the AutoClean cycle.AutoClean is a high-heat cycle that will burn-off mostremaining food debris and conveniently power-off The Big Easyafter 30-minutes. After the cooking accessories have cooled, theywill be ready for brushing with a standard grill brush – similar tobrushing the cooking grates of an outdoor bbq grill. Remove anyremaining food debris from the bottom of the cooking chamberand empty the grease tray once the unit has cooled down.If preferred, the cooking accessories can be cleaned in adishwasher or washed with soap and water instead of being leftinside the cooking chamber while running the AutoClean cycle.Preheat (Power Level 15)Preheating is required only when using wood chips or pelletsinside the smoker box. When filling, shake the smoker box andtamp the wood chips to maximize the capacity and eliminate anyair gaps. This will allow the wood chips to start fasterand burn longer. When full, the chips or pelletsshould not be higher than the top of the smoker box.Return the filled smoker box to The Big Easy,close the lid, and set the Power Level to 15. Thewood chips or pellets will begin to smoke afterapproximately 15 minutes - depending on outsideweather conditions. In cold or windy conditions, it will takelonger for the wood chips to start to smoke.Allow the chips to smoke for 3-5 minutes before lowering thepower level and adding food.Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
7OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDEBig Easy Roasting (Power Levels 12-14)Your favorite RotisserieChicken recipe has never beenfaster or easier. When roastingwith The Big Easy, there arenone of the hassles associatedwith traditional rotisseriecooking – no forks and spit rodto balance or troublesomeflare-ups to control.This is also how you can makea delicious, safe and healthySouthern Fried Turkey –without all the gallons of oil topurchase or recycle.Big Easy Smoking (Power Levels 9-11)Smoking food has never been well easier. Instead ofcharcoal or wood, The Big Easy uses the convenience of itselectric-powered TRU-Infrared cooking system. Smoke flavoris added using about a ½ lb. of wood chips or pellets inside thestainless steel smoker box.To begin, prepare the cooking basket with thefood you plan to smoke. Food can be placedin the bottom of the cooking basket and/orcloser to the top using the cooking racks.Food placed higher in the cooking basket willbe exposed to more smoke and will cookslightly faster.Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
8OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDEReal wood chips will smoke for over an hour in the smoke box –depending on your Power Level selection. Real wood pellets willsmoke almost twice as long. When refilling the smoke box, leavea few burning embers to help start the new chips or pelletssmoking. If you have no embers left or want to start with a fullbox of fresh chips or pellets, simply fill no higher than the top ofthe smoker box and preheat on Power Level 15 for approximately15 minutes or until they begin to smoke. Don’t forget to turn thePower Level back to the original setting. The 15 minutes of cooktime at Power Level 15 will not affect your overall cookingresults.Slow Smoking (Power Levels 4-8)The Big Easy Electric Smoker Roaster was designed to makeoutdoor cooking faster and easier. When extra time is available,you can enjoy cooking ‘slow-and-low’.Note: When slow smoking, use the cooking racks to raise thefood two levels off of the bottom of the cooking basket.Additional Operation Notes Each time a button is pressed, an audible beep sounds. Todisable this feature, press and hold the Temperature ModeButton for two seconds. To turn the audible beep back on,press and hold the Temperature Mode Button for another twoseconds.The control panel is designed to automatically power off after12 hours of continuous operation.Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
9OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDEFrequently Asked Questions1) Do I need to soak the wood chips in water?No. Soaking the wood chips in water before use will notextend the smoking time; only lengthen the time before theystart to smoke.2) Can I cook a frozen turkey?No. Turkey must be completely thawed and you shouldalways remove the giblets, neck and anything from inside thecavity before cooking.3) How should I prepare poultry?The turkey or chicken must becompletely thawed and you shouldalways remove the giblets, neck andanything from inside the cavity beforecooking. Remove the metal or plastictie that may be used to bind the legstogether before putting the turkey in thecooking basket. Opening the legs willallow the turkey to cook evenly andmaintain its position inside the basket.Always set the turkey or chicken insidethe basket with the breast up and thelegs down so that it can cook evenly.4) Can I cook a turkey with stuffing inside?The USDA recommends cooking stuffing separately foroptimal safety and uniform doneness. Visitwww.isitdoneyet.gov for more information on cookingturkey safely.Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
10OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE5) Can I use injectable marinades?Absolutely. But if you are really into making it easy, simplyuse a dry rub on the outside. One of our favorites to use withturkey or chicken is a Creole seasoning with salt, red pepper,garlic and other spices found readily at any grocery store.Try to avoid rubs with high sugar content if you are cookingat Big Easy Roasting Power Levels. When preparing friedturkey or rotisserie chicken, you can rub the skin with peanutor canola oil before using a dry rub if desired. The infraredheat will keep your food moist and juicy on the inside.6) How long will it take to cook?With The Big Easy, food is done once it reaches properinternal temperature. Always use the Digital FoodThermometer to monitor internal temperature and rememberthese USDA guidelines for proper use:1) Insert the probe into the thickest part of thefood - not touching bone, fat or gristlebefore lowering into the cook chamber.Place the digital food thermometercord to the left side of the cookingchamber before closing lid andinserting into the Jack.2) After cooking, check the temperature inseveral places to make sure the food isevenly heated.3) Compare your thermometer reading to the USDAguidelines printed inside the back cover of this guide todetermine if your food has reached a safe temperature.4) Make sure to clean your food thermometer with hot,soapy, water before and after each use. Do not immerseor wash in the dishwasher.Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
11OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE5) Visit www.isitdoneyet.gov for more information on foodsafety.Cook times will vary depending on outdoor weatherconditions and selected Power Level, but generally you canexpect 10/15 minutes per pound for turkey, 15/20 minutes perpound for chicken, and 35/40 minutes per pound for pork orbeef roasts if Big Easy Roasting. If cooking at PowerLevels in the Big Easy Smoking range, anticipate cookingtimes to be twice as long as a general guideline.7) Can I use drippings for gravy?Yes - if they are properly prepared. Before cooking, youmust insert a food-safe aluminum liner into the removablegrease tray to catch the drippings. Aftercooking, the drippings must be heatedon a stovetop to the propertemperature for doneness (180 F or82 C). Never serve the drippingsdirectly from the removable greasetray. Custom-fit aluminum liners areavailable for purchase at www.charbroil.com.8) What is the easiest way to remove food from the basket?First, remember the proverb ‘Patience is a Virtue’. When youremove the basket from the cooking chamber, you will betempted to want to immediately remove the food from thebasket. Instead, place the basket on a tray or platter andallow the food to rest for 10-15 minutes. Once the basket hascooled, gently separate any places where the turkey, chickenor roast has attached itself to the basket during cooking andturn the basket on its side to remove.Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
12OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDEPoultry RecipesBig Easy Southern Fried TurkeyCook Setting: Big Easy RoastingIngredients: Whole turkey Peanut oil (optional) Herb seasoning or favorite low-sugar dry rubDirections:Prepare turkey for cooking and remove the neck, giblets and anythinginside the cavity. Pat turkey dry and rub or spray with peanut oil.Season the outside with your favorite herb or garlic seasoning andplace inside the cooking basket breast side up.Cook the turkey until the internal temperature is 165 F. The outsideshould be crisp and golden brown.Allow the turkey to rest for 10-15 minutes while the cooking basketcools before removing. Carve and enjoy.Easy Idea: Roast Sweet Potatoes above the turkey using the cookingracks.Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
13OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDELouisiana Style Fried TurkeyCook Setting: Big Easy RoastingIngredients: Whole turkey Peanut oil (optional) Creole dry rub seasoning Favorite Injectable marinadeDirections:Prepare turkey for cooking and remove the neck, giblets and anythinginside the cavity. Pat turkey dry and rub with peanut oil.Inject turkey with a favorite marinade in multiple locations in thebreast and legs about ½” apart to evenly distribute the marinade.Season the outside with Creole seasoning and place in the cookingbasket breast side up.Cook the turkey until the internal temperature is 165 F. The outsideshould be crisp and golden brown.Allow the turkey to rest for 10-15 minutes while the cooking basketcools before removing. Carve and enjoy.Easy Idea: Skip the marinade injection step – it’s messy and yourturkey will turn out moist and juicy without it.Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
14OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDEBig Easy Rotisserie ChickenCook Setting: Big Easy RoastingIngredients: Whole chicken Herb seasoning or lemon-pepper dry rubDirections:Prepare chicken for cooking and remove the neck, giblets andanything inside the cavity.Season the outside with your favorite low-sugar dry rub and place incooking basket breast side up.Cook until internal temperature is 165 F. The outside should becrispy and golden brown.Allow the chicken to rest for 10-15 minutes while the cooking basketcools before removing. Carve and enjoy.Serve with The Big Easy Roasted Potatoes and Corn.Easy Idea: Cook two chickens at the same time using the two HalfRacks in the cooking basket.Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
15OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDECornish HensCook Setting: Big Easy Roasting or SmokingIngredients: 3 Cornish hens Mojito seasoning dry rubDirections:Prepare hens for cooking and remove the neck, giblets and anythinginside the cavity.Arrange the hens back-to-back with the breast side toward the outsidein the bottom of the cooking basket.Cook until internal temperature is 165 F. The outside should becrispy and golden brown.Allow the hens to rest for 10-15 minutes while the cooking basketcools before removing. Carve and enjoy.Easy Idea: Try a clean, no-rub, method of applying dry seasoning bysprinkling on after placing the food inside the cooking basket Even better, try doing it outside just before placing the basket insidethe cooking chamber and keep the kitchen clean!Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
16OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDEPork RecipesBig Easy BBQCook Setting: Big Easy SmokingIngredients: 3-7 lb pork roast or Boston Butt Dry Rub Seasoning BBQ SauceDirections:Season the entire cut of meat using your favorite BBQ dry rub. Placeinto the cooking basket and cook until the internal temperature is145 F for serving cubed or sliced.To serve ‘pulled pork’, cook until the internal temperature reaches190 -200 F. Once the internal temperature reaches 145 F, you maychoose to remove the pork, cover with your favorite BBQ sauce, andwrap with two layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil, before returning itto the cooking basket for the additional cook time. This additionalcook time from 145 F to 190 -200 F will require the same amount oftime as the pork required to reach 145 F.When done, remove the basket from the cooking chamber and allowthe BBQ to rest for 10-15 minutes while the cooking basket andaluminum foil cools.Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
17OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDEThe Big Easy Pork TenderloinsCook Setting: Big Easy Roasting or SmokingIngredients: 2 Pork Tenderloins Kosher salt Fresh cracked pepperDirections:Season the tenderloins using kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper.Place into the cooking basket and cook until the internal temperaturereaches a minimum of 145 F.Tenderloins will cook fast. Check internal temperature after 30minutes.Allow the tenderloins to rest for 10-15 minutes while the cookingbasket cools before removing. Cut tenderloins in ½ inch slices andserve with favorite sauce and side dishes.Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
18OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDEBig Easy Baby BacksCook Setting: Big Easy SmokingIngredients: 1 Rack of Baby Back Ribs Dry Rub Seasoning BBQ SauceDirections:Season ribs using your favorite BBQ dry rub. Full racks of ribs mayneed to be cut to best position inside the cooking basket. The halfracks can also be used to position so that heat can circulate aroundboth sides of the ribs.Smoke and check for doneness using the digital food thermometer. Ifyou like them extra tender and tasty, remove, cover with your favoriteBBQ sauce, and wrap them with two layers of heavy-duty aluminumfoil. Place the aluminum-foil-wrapped ribs back into the cookingbasket and allow them to cook for an additional 30 minutes.Remove the basket and allow the ribs to rest for 10-15 minutes whilethe cooking basket and aluminum foil cools.Easy Idea: Want to cook more ribs? Purchase additional Half Racksat www.charbroil.com and stack ‘em up or hang them vertically in thebasket using The Big Easy rib hooks.Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
19OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDEBeef RecipesBig Easy Beef RoastCook Setting: Big Easy SmokingIngredients: 3-5 lb Beef Roast Kosher salt Fresh cracked pepperDirections:Prepare a 3-5 lb beef roast for cooking. Season outside with salt andpepper or a Creole rub for added spice. Place beef roast in bottomcenter of cooking basket, place basket in The Big Easy. Cook beefuntil the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 145 F.Large cuts of meat and turkeys can typically be removed a fewdegrees prior to the desired internal temperature. When internal tempreaches your target temperature, remove and place on plate or trayand cover with aluminum foil. Allow the roast to rest for 10-20minutes while the internal temperature continues to rise. Alwayscheck the internal temperature before serving to insure it has reacheddesired temperature. Slice and enjoy!Easy Idea: Try cooking roasted red potatoes and corn above theroast using the Half Racks.Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
20OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDEChar-Broil’s Favorite Prime Rib RoastCook Setting: The Big Easy SmokingIngredients: 3-5 lb rib roast 1 Tbsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp Sea Salt 1 Tbsp Onion powder 2 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tsp each: dried rosemary, thymeDirections:Mix all dry ingredients together in large mixing bowl - using fork orwhisk. Place rib roast in bowl and use hands to work rub into allareas of meat (Note: rubber gloves can come in handy).Large cuts of meat and turkeys can typically be removed a fewdegrees prior to the desired internal temperature. When internal tempreaches your target temperature, remove and place on plate or trayand cover with aluminum foil. Allow the roast to rest for 10-20minutes while the internal temperature continues to rise. Alwayscheck the internal temperature before serving to insure it has reacheddesired temperature. Slice and enjoy!Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
21OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDEVegetable RecipesRoasted Red, Sweet, or Russet PotatoesWash and clean potatoes. Place in bottom of cooking basket or useThe Big Easy cooking rack to cook above other foods. Cook until atooth pick can easily go into the center of the potatoes. As a generalguide, a large potato will cook in the time it takes to cook a turkey ora roast.Do not puncture or cut the skin when cooking sweet potatoes so thatthe natural sugar will remain inside the potato. The natural sugar canleak onto any meat being cooked below and caramelize into a darkcrust. After cooking, cut in half lengthwise and add butter and brownsugar as desired.Easy Idea: Try rubbing potatoes with vegetable oil and seasoningwith kosher salt. The oil will help the salt stick.Corn on the CobbWash and clean corn in the husk, but do not remove the husk. Soakcorn in cold water for 30 minutes or up to an hour. Place the cornvertically in the cooking basket. You will know its done when youcan press a kernel and liquid comes out.Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
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23OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDEYour source for Recipes,& Accessories www.charbroil.comLeg RackWood ChipsHigh Heat GlovesVisit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
24OUTDOOR COOKING GUIDE“Is it done yet?”USDA RECOMMENDED SAFE MINIMUMINTERNAL TEMPERATURESBeef, Veal, LambSteaks & Roasts(with a 3 minute rest)145o FFish145o FPork(with a 3 minute rest)145o FBeef, Veal, LambGround160o FTurkey, Chicken & Duck165 o Fwww.IsItDoneYet.gov Visit www.charbroil.com/live to share with The Big Easy owners just like you!
are cooking on a colder or windy day, use a Power Level on the higher side of the temperature range. Setting the correct Power Level isn’t an exact science and is part of the fun of outdoor cooking. The Big Easy Smoker & Roaster Temperature Chart . Function Power
