05/27/2026
Indirect grilling isn’t a single technique, it’s the key to roasting, smoking, plank grilling, and even rotisserie cooking on your BBQ. By cooking over unlit burners, you unlock more control, more flavour, and versatility.
🔥 Here’s how to master a few go-to methods from :
Plank Grilling - an easy way to add smoky, wood-fired flavour to your food.
Soak your plank in water, wine, juice, or beer for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat your grill and (if the recipe calls for it) preheat the plank too. Once preheated, add your food directly onto the plank.
PRO TIP: you can also plank grill over direct heat for a quicker, smokier finish (just keep an eye on that plank!)
Rotisserie Cooking - ideal for juicy, crowd-pleasing feasts.
Before you start, make sure your food can spin freely on the rotisserie based on your grill lid height and accessories. Remove grates if needed and add a drip pan underneath to catch those flavourful juices. Preheat your Napoleon grill using the rear burner or outer bottom burners. Balance your food on the spit and let it rotate to perfection.
PRO TIP: Accessories like the Rotisserie Grill Basket and Rotisserie Shish-Kebab Skewer Set can add a ton of versatility and creativity to rotisserie cooking on your BBQ!
What do you love cooking over indirect heat?
