A rotisserie can be a great grill accessory. It slowly turns the meat on a spit above the surface of the cooking grate for slow, even browning. Its advantage over traditional grilling? Meat juices roll over the outside of the meat as it turns, rather than drip and disappear into the flames. The result is a juicy, flavorful bird or roast. Some things to consider if you’ll be grilling on a rotisserie:
- Height of the bird or piece of meat. Will it fit? Always make sure you have at least one inch between the meat and grill lid before you load the meat on the spit.
- Know your temps. For rotisserie grilling, use indirect high heat for small pieces of meat, direct medium for whole chickens and medium-size meats, and indirect medium for whole turkeys.