Grilling With Indirect Heat: A Guide for Your Grad Party

[Intrepid_Chef]

A customer of mine just bought two beer can things for the grill.

I was reading the recipe for the chicken and it said something about "indirect heat."

Is there some kind of flyer around here or an easy explanation of what this means and if it can be done on the grill? I don't want her to be disappointed in the item. She is planning to use it for her daughter's graduation party.

 

[JanisF]

I don't know if there is a flyer, but usually indirect heat means if the left side of the BBQ is on, then the meal is on the right side (without heat). Some BBQs have front and back heat, so that is a bit tricky but can be done.

 

[ivykeep]

This will give you some good information on how to direct grill and indirect grill on both a gas and charcoal grill. http://www.bbqu.net/direct.html

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Thank you. I will print that out and include it with her products.She said she is having a "pig roast" but I don't know what kind of grill she'd use to cook the large chickens or small turkeys. I assume she knows she can't cook them on the spit.

 

[Staci]

Hi there! Thank you for reaching out about the beer can grilling accessories. Indirect heat simply means that the food is not placed directly over the heat source, but rather on the opposite side of the grill. This allows for slower, more even cooking without the risk of burning. It can definitely be done on the grill, and I recommend using a thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature. I'm happy to provide further assistance or any recipe recommendations. Best of luck with the graduation party!