Use this quick guide to be sure to enjoy using your Pit Boss Grill safely and effectively:
1. Have Fuel In The Hopper:
Like every road trip, when you make sure there’s gas in the truck, your first step is to double check you have more than enough pellets in the hopper. A good rule of thumb is to have 2 lbs. of pellets for every hour of smoking low and slow or 4 lbs. for every hour of grilling hot and fast.
2. Set Your Grill to Smoke and Open the Lid:
Once you’re fueled up, open up the hood of your grill and set it to “smoke”. This is very important because the grill will feed pellets for 3 ½ to 4 minutes and then stops. This gives the igniter a chance to light before feeding more fuel. Whereas, if the grill is immediately set to say, 400°F, it will continue to feed pellets until it reaches 400°F and if there is too much fuel over the igniter, it can start muffling and the grill will never light. In that instance, the pellets would simply pile up in the pot. Eventually, spilling all over the place and you don’t want that.
3. Go In and Prep Your Foods:
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4. Watch for Thick Smoky Clouds:
The grill is on track when thick smoke appears. This indicates the pot has caught and pellets are burning. Some funny stories involve alarmed neighbors mistaking the smoke for something else. Pit Bosses understand this is normal. Smoke will last 3 to 4 minutes before dissipating.
5. Crank It Up and Start Grillin’:
Upon ignition, the fire will be accompanied by the sound of fan forced convection. This assists in fueling the flame within your grill. Adjust the temperature accordingly to prepare for cooking. Within 5 to 6 minutes, the heat will reach your desired level.
