How to Control Temperature on a Grill

Controlling the grill can make you the life of the party. However, not knowing how to properly control the temperature on that grill can easily get that admirable title taken away from you. Proper grill temperature control determines the flavor of your food and gives it that smokey taste that people desire from the grill. As with any other art form, practice is the only way to master cooking from a grill. So if you don't master it the first time, keep trying.

• 1

  Add a small amount of coal. You want to slowly reach your ideal temperature. You can add more coal later but to begin, just add a small amount.

• 2

  Utilize the two grill vents. Open the bottom vent to add more heat to the grill. Open the top vent to get rid of more smoke from the grill.

• 3

  Keep the dome covered once you have reached the desired temperature. There is no need to add more coals. Lifting the cover will change the cooking temperature drastically. You should leave the grill alone and only uncover it when your food is ready.