Slow Cooking on the 4K BBQ

Low & Slow Indirect Cooking Method

Low & Slow is the method of cookery where foods are exposed to low temperatures, for long periods of time in a closed environment. Smoke from wood chips is regularly added to the fire, which gives extra flavour to the foods.

Cooking

How To Slow Cook on the 4K  (Video)

In the video, Michelin star chef Heston Blumenthal demonstrates how easy it is too low ‘n’ slow cook using the 4K BBQ.

Charcoal Configuration

• Place approx. 4-5 pieces of lump charcoal directly on top of the charcoal dish.
• Once ignited, position the charcoal to the side closest to the fuel reloading hatch (using the supplied charcoal tongs).

Grilling surface configuration

Step 1: Place 2 x cast iron grills onto the charcoal chamber
Step 2: Place 2 x stainless steel grills on top of the cast iron grills (optional)

Handy Tips
• Maintain temperatures by topping up with more charcoal as required, via the side reloading hatch.
• With this method, place the meat directly over the section without any charcoal directly underneath. By cooking indirectly, the heat will rise and gently transfer to the meat.
• To increase the cooking temperature accuracy, we recommend using a food probe (in position P1) to read the temperature of the cooking grill.
• Prevent your meat from becoming dry during cooking by simply filling the supplied metal water cup and placing it into position before cooking.

Slow Cooking Recipe – Mesquite BBQ Beef Brisket

Ingredients

For the brine

  • 80g salt
  • 1kg brisket

For the rub

  • 5 tsp unsmoked paprika
  • 1 ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander

To cook the brisket

  • reserved brined brisket
  • 25g reserved rub
  • mesquite smoking chips

200g elderflower vinegar, in an atomiser or spray bottle

Method

  • To brine the brisket, bring 1 litre of water to the boil and remove from the heat. Whisk in the salt until it has completely dissolved. Set aside to cool completely. Add the brisket to the brine, cover, and place in the fridge for 24 hours.
  • For the rub, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • To cook, preheat the 4K with 300g charcoal and fill the water container. Light the charcoal and stack it to one side of the BBQ. Place one of the cast-iron grills on the side over the hot coals and the riser grill over the cold side.
  • Remove the brisket from the brine and pat dry. Coat all sides with the rub and insert the meat probe into the centre of the thickest part of the brisket. Place the brisket onto the riser grill of the BBQ. Add 1 tablespoon mesquite smoking chips onto the hot coals and spray the brisket with elderflower vinegar. Close the hood and continue to top up the mesquite chips and spray the brisket at 30 – 45-minute intervals. Maintain an ambient temperature of 90-110°C, topping up the coals from the side, as necessary.
  • After about 4 hours, a crust should have formed on the outside and the brisket should have reached an internal temperature of 65°C. Spray the brisket generously with vinegar one last time and cover the brisket with aluminium foil. Cook for an additional 2 hours, or until an internal temperature of 75°C has been reached.
  • Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 1 hour before serving.