Grill and Barrel

I must be in the slow class, cause I only burned myself about 3 times before I learned this technique. The last couple of times I've cooked on the BKCG, I've burned my forearm when opening the lid straight up. I finally discovered that you can avoid the rush of escaping heat if you stand to the side of the grill and open it from 3:00 to 9:00 (or vice versa). Opening it straight on from 6:00 to 12:00 exposes your arm to that rush of heat that can (& will) burn the heck out of your forearm.

I've had a couple of close calls and been left with a slight burn a couple of times, so use this tip and my experience to avoid a nasty burn on your forearm.

Cheers,
Braddog