Know when it is ready.
Use a food thermometer to check the centre rather than guessing from the colour outside. Instant-read and leave-in probes serve different purposes: only leave a probe in the grill if it is designed for sustained heat.
Tools that earn their place.
Start with the job you want to do. The right accessory helps you measure, move, bake or clean, and makes the next cook easier to organise.
EXPLORE THE GUIDE
A LITTLE SUMO KNOW-HOW
Choose with purpose.
Cook with confidence.
Start with the job you want to do. The right accessory helps you measure, move, bake or clean, and makes the next cook easier to organise.
- Focus
- Useful accessories
- Setup
- Choose for your menu
- Level
- Start here
Clean and cover.
Clean the grate with a suitable tool and remove any debris before cooking. Clear ash only when completely cold. Follow the manual for the ceramic interior and avoid soaking it. Cover a cool grill with a correctly sized, ventilated cover.
CHOOSE FOR THE WAY YOU COOK
Put the advice into practice.
Useful equipment, with a clear purpose for your next cook.
Build a steady fire.
Choose quality lump charcoal, keep the airflow path clear and allow the grill to settle. Marabu is a versatile choice for steady cooking; the recipe and the vent settings guide the final temperature.
Open up the menu.
A pizza stone, deflector and suitable rack work together for indirect baking. A cast iron pot is useful for bread and other covered cooks. Select equipment that fits your grill, and do not treat a heat deflector as a drip tray.
Move hot equipment carefully.
Keep suitable gloves within reach and prepare a heatproof landing place before lifting a grate, pot or deflector. Observe the glove’s temperature and contact-time limits.
Ready for the next cook.
Use a suitable tool to clean the grate and remove any debris before cooking.
KEEP EXPLORING
Make it your next cook.
Find a recipe to try, gather your ingredients and bring everyone around the table.
EXPLORE GRILL TIPSMake it your own.
Choose your recipe before lighting the charcoal. Match the setup to your grill and follow the instructions for the equipment you use.