llj6653 asked:
I am attempting to make jerk chicken and it calls for a low fire over a charcoal grill. How do I create a low fire for this purpose?
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I am attempting to make jerk chicken and it calls for a low fire over a charcoal grill. How do I create a low fire for this purpose?
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Tags: Charcoal, Charcoal Grill, Jerk Chicken
June 23rd, 2007 at 6:47 pm
use a small amount of charcoal
June 26th, 2007 at 9:22 am
Use less charcoal
June 28th, 2007 at 2:23 am
Just use one layer of briquets rather than pilling them up.
Spread them evenly after they turn white to keep the heat from concentrating in one spot.
Another way if your grill is large enough. Make the fire in one end and put the chicken on the other.
Just be sure to cook thoroughly.
Enjoy
June 29th, 2007 at 7:04 pm
Get a bed of coals white hot, then add a bed of charcoal over it. This diffuses the heat. You will need to add more charcoal as the top layer burns down, but this should last you a while.
July 1st, 2007 at 8:23 am
start with a small amount of charcoal. light it up and see how hot it gets. It’s always easy to add more charcoal, but more difficult to remove (if it’s too hot).
July 4th, 2007 at 11:55 am
Lay the coals in bottom of grill . Apply lighter fluid if necessary.( MATCH LIGHT coals do not need fluid. KINGSFORD and all others do). Light the coals and let the flames die down. Allow coals to turn ash gray, this should take about 15 -20 mins. Place your hand over the grill to feel the heat. If you can keep your hand ther for 5 seconds or longer you have low heat or what is referred to as a low flame. Good luck and enjoy!
July 7th, 2007 at 8:06 am
Use less charcoal than normal. Be prepared to spread the coals out, or to add a few briquets once in a while, as a way of regulating the heat. If you have one of those charcoal starter chimneys you can keep some hot coals ready to add when needed.
A quick way to test the temperature of the coals is to pass your hand about 6 inches above the coals. If you can hold it there for a count of 1 or 2 seconds the fire is very hot; 3 or 4 seconds is medium; 5 seconds or longer is considered a low heat.