Grilling Styles
Your Char-Griller
Gravity 980 can be used to smoke, grill or sear your food. By using the digital
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controller, charcoal and wood flavor, you can customize your culinary experience as desired. The
following descriptions provide two of the most common ways you can cook with your Char-Griller
Gravity 980 charcoal grill and smoker.
Sear
Quickly cook with heat at high temperatures
(450°-700°F).
1. Refer to Using the Gravity Controller and
Lighting instructions on C-3 through C-6.
2. Once the grill is at the desired temperature,
you may begin to cook by placing food directly
onto the cooking grates.
3. Food will cook quickly. Cook each side
3-4 minutes and then bring to desired
internal temperature.
SEAR (HI-TEMP DIRECT HEAT) - 450°-700°F
Up to 16 lbs. of Briquettes or 7 lbs of Lump
Charcoal should be placed in the hopper.
Rear Smoke Damper Fully Open
NOTE: Always sear with the grill lid open to
prevent damage to exterior finish.
NOTE: Wood chips or chunks may be used
in addition to charcoal to add smoke flavor as
desired. Refer to C-9 Adding Wood Smoke.
NOTE: Searing foods can occur at temperatures
as low as 550°F. To reach conserve fuel, consider
searing meats at 600°F.
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