New grill with IR searing burner any help?

[Ferny]

Directions didn't say anything. I tried it on high last night with steaks. I wiped olive oil on it but it just burnt off. The 1st 2 steaks went on for a minute each side and I could barely get them off! The next 2 went on for 45 seconds and stuck pretty good also. What oil do you guys do with yours to keep the meat from sticking?

Thanks,

Ferny.

[BigWadeS]

I use vegetable oil or the high temp pam to coat the grates when they are clean and cold. If the meat is sticking it isn't ready to flip (not seared). With the searing method it typically takes 2-5 minutes per side and then cook to the desired doneness.

One thing about olive oil, it is good to use to coat the meat, but as a non-stick deal it doesn't have the heat tolerance as the others.

Good luck

[Jim Uran]

I would say leave them on a little longer, and try canola or veggie oil. Don't oil the grates though, oil the meat!!!

[Jim Almquist]

If you have cast iron grates you might have to season them with a couple of coats before they will work good. I spray oil on the side that hits the fire first and make sure it is hot enough to sear the steaks.

[ZEEK1223]

depends on the cut of meat, I have no problem with fatty cuts. The lean cuts tend to stick a bit.

[ozzie]

use the Pam no stick grill stuff works very effectively!!