5 Reasons Why it’s Best to Grill with the Lid Closed

Choosing whether to grill on your Broil King barbecue with the lid open or closed is a matter of personal preference, but here at Broil King, we believe that grilling with the lid closed is the answer to delicious grilled foods every time!

In this article, we’ve put together five reasons as to why grilling with the lid closed is such an integral part of grilling, as well as sharing our top tips for perfect grilling every time with Broil King BBQs!

Faster Cooking

By closing the lid you’re creating a convection, making your grill work much like an oven. The temperature inside the grill therefore becomes higher and much more stable than leaving it open, which helps to bake the food evenly from both the top and bottom.

Consumes Less Gas

When you grill with the lid closed, you trap in all the heat inside the grill, which in turn, drastically reduces gas consumption when using a gas BBQ. When grilling with the lid open, all that valuable gas, heat and moisture rises and escapes, potentially slowing down your cooking time.

Easier Temperature Control

When you cook with the lid up, wind and other factors can interfere with your grilling, meaning that you might not always get a consistent temperature when cooking. By closing the lid on your Broil King barbecue, this helps to trap the heat inside the grill, maintaining a constant temperature throughout the cooking process, even in windy and other disruptive conditions.

Better Tasting Food

Grilling with the lid closed helps to retain moisture in the food, making it juicier and more flavourful. The steam that is generated during grilling stays under the lid, moistening your dishes and preventing them from drying out too. The closed lid also allows the food to be in contact with smoke for a longer period too, which gives your food a more intense and authentic BBQ flavour.

Perfect Rotisserie Cooking

When using the rotisserie on your Broil King BBQ, it’s essential that you keep the lid closed during the cooking process, or your grill simply won’t reach the desired temperature! Rotisserie cooking relies on convection cooking, much like your typical oven at home, so it’s always important to keep the lid closed.

Take Your Grilling Up a Notch with Broil King

Grilling with the lid closed on your Broil King barbecue offers numerous advantages that contribute to an unparalleled grilling experience. By utilising this method of grilling, you’ll unlock of a world of culinary possibilities, cooking up mouth-watering barbecue foods with speed, efficiency and unmatched flavour. So, the next time you fire up your Broil King barbecue, embrace the closed lid and savour the delicious rewards it brings to your grilling endeavours!

Happy grilling!