On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 23:35:41 GMT, Eddie >
wrote:

>On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 14:04:04 -0500, " BOB" > wrote:
>
>>Eddie wrote:
>>> I haven't used the grill
>>> feature in the K 'cause the grill is just to far from the fire.
>>
>>What? With the lower bracket and a grill on it, it's less than an inch from the
>>grill to the fire. With enough charcoal, it can be touching.
>>You need to learn to use all the capabilities of the K by experimenting a
>>little.
>>Besides, with the temperatures up over 600 to 700 (or 1000 like I did once)
>>degrees, how close do you *need* to be to sear a steak?
>OK, OK, so I guess I have to start with getting the lower bracket,
>right? (I only have the upper bracket)

No, you don't need the lower bracket. You need to get your K up to 500
degrees or more.

> Also, won't I have to get
>another smaller grill?

If you want to use the lower bracket. A replacement grill will cost
you about 8 bucks at Home Depot.

>Just curious, will heat alone "sear" a steak? I like those grill
>marks and flame searing when I first put the steak on the grill.

To Answer Your Question

1. Get your K up to 600 degrees.

2. Place your hand palm-down on the grill for 10 seconds.

3. Scream (optional).

4. Observe your palm for evidence of sear marks.

--
Kevin S. Wilson
Tech Writer at a University Somewhere in Idaho
"Who put these fingerprints on my imagination?"