04/29/2026
Master the art of direct grilling.
Direct grilling is the classic method for flame-kissed meats, perfect for foods under 1.5” thick or for adding a crisp, flavourful sear to larger cuts.
Direct Grill on a Gas BBQ 🔥
1. Ignite however many burners your meal-size needs - just one for a steak or two, all of them for a big cookout. Set your burners to high.
2. Preheat until the lid thermometer reads 450-600°F.
3. Place your food directly on the cooking grids over the lit burners. Cook with the lid open to avoid flare-ups with greasy or thin-cut foods.
4. Flip your food when it easily releases from the grids, usually 1-3 minutes per side.
5. Check doneness with a meat thermometer or move larger cuts to another cooking method after searing.
PRO TIP: It’s a smart move to keep your warming rack clear or leave one burner off for a safety zone. If a flare-up happens or is slightly overdone, you’ll have a cooler space away from the flames to move it to.
Direct Grill on the Infrared SIZZLE ZONE Sear Station 🔥
1. Ignite your SIZZLE ZONE burner and preheat for at least 5 minutes. On some models, you may need to raise the cooking grid during preheating.
2. Once preheated, place your food directly on the cooking grid over the burner.
3. Sear until the food releases easily from the grids, usually 1-3 minutes depending on what you’re cooking.
4. Flip and repeat to build that bold, flavourful crust.
5. Check doneness with a meat thermometer or move larger cuts to another cooking method after searing.
PRO TIP: To get beautiful coss-hatched grill marks, grill your food over direct heat until the food releases easily from the grids, then turn it 45° and place it back on the grids. Continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes, flip and repeat. This can be done on the SIZZLE ZONE or main cooking grids over direct heat!