Do you leave the lid open or closed when heating charcoal?

The lid should be open while you arrange and light your charcoal. Once the coals are well-lit, close the lid. Most charcoal grills are hotter right after lighting. The heat then tapers off.

How do you grill burgers with old Smokey?

Mix all ingredients well and form four 3/4″ thick patties. Combine barbecue sauce and ketchup and brush patties. Place on medium hot grill for about 6 minutes, basting frequently with the sauce. Turn patties and cook another 6 minutes or until done.

How do you grill for the first time?

Before you use your grill for the first time, spray the grates evenly with a high-heat cooking spray like canola oil while the grates are cold. Then, turn the grill on to medium heat for about 15 minutes until the oil burns off or starts to smoke. That’s it.

How big is an Old Smokey electric grill?

Store the Electric Smoker with the lid off or slightly off to keep moisture from being trapped inside. The Old Smokey Electric Smoker is 15″ diameter and has 2 grills The upper grill is about 14.5″ diameter and the lower about 12.5″ Each grill has handles to allow easy insertion and removal

How does an Old Smokey electric smoker work?

The Old Smokey Electric Smoker has a heating element like an electric oven. On top of the heating element is a chip tray where you put wood chips for smoke flavor. The first cooking level has a drip pan(no need to add water!!) and a lower grill. The upper cooking level has an additional grill.

What to put on top of an electric smoker?

On top of the heating element is a chip tray where you put wood chips for smoke flavor. The first cooking level has a drip pan (no need to add water!!) and a lower grill. The upper cooking level has an additional grill. The Electric Smoker has a flat top, so juices drip right back onto the food.