Master the Art of Rotisserie Cooking with Your Broil King BBQ

Master the Art of Rotisserie Cooking with Your Broil King BBQ

There’s something undeniably special about rotisserie cooking - the slow, even rotation ensures your meat stays juicy, tender, and packed with flavour. With a Broil King BBQ, you can achieve restaurant-quality results right in your backyard, impressing family and friends with perfectly cooked roasts, chickens, and even vegetables.

Why Rotisserie Cooking Works

Constant turning of the meat while rotisserie cooking allows it to self-baste with natural juices, resulting in exceptionally moist and tender roasts. The best cuts of meat for rotisserie cooking are tightly tied, boned, or boneless cuts; however, bone-in cuts can also be used if they are carefully balanced on the spit so they turn easily.

Best Meats for Rotisserie

  • Whole Chicken - Classic way to deliver juicy, flavourful rotisserie chicken. Season with lemon, garlic, and herbs for maximum flavour.
  • Lamb Leg or Shoulder - Ideal for Easter or special occasions. Try a rosemary and garlic rub.
  • Pork Shoulder or Belly - Slow rotation ensures melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
  • Turkey - Perfect for larger gatherings. Even cooking prevents dry breast meat.
  • Beef Roast - Rib or sirloin roast benefits from the slow, even heat.
  • Shawarma - Achieve the same juicy, flavourful results as a vertical rotisserie

 

Rotisserie Setup on Your Broil King

Your barbecue may be equipped with a rear rotisserie burner, or you may use the lower main burners. It’s even possible to rotisserie meat while grilling other foods - simply set the meat on one side of the rotisserie and leave the cooking racks in place on the opposite side of the grill.

Using the Rear Rotisserie Burner

Arranging the Grill:

  1. Remove cooking grids and warming racks if necessary.
  2. Centre a drip pan under the rotisserie so it sits directly beneath the centre of the roast.
  3. Preheat the barbecue with the rotisserie burner on Medium-High for 10 minutes.

Placing the Meat on the Spit Rod:

  1. Slide one of the skewer forks onto the rod and tighten securely.
  2. Insert the spit rod lengthwise through the centre of the roast and secure it with the remaining fork.
  3. Tighten the fork securely.

Testing for Even Balance:

  1. Loosen the spit balance.
  2. Lay the rod and allow the heavier side of the roast to rotate to the bottom.
  3. Adjust the balance to the highest point to counterbalance the weight, then tighten the rod handle.
  4. Insert the spit rod into the rotisserie motor and turn it on.
  5. Check that the meat turns smoothly and adjust the balance as necessary.

Using the Rotisserie with Main Burners

Arranging the Grill:

  1. Remove cooking grids and warming racks.
  2. Preheat the barbecue with all burners on Medium for 10 minutes.
  3. Turn off the centre burner(s).
  4. Centre a drip pan under the rotisserie so it sits directly beneath the centre of the roast.
  5. Fill the drip pan about 2-3 cm from the top with water, wine, or juice and add herbs to complement the flavours.

Tip: As with the rear burner, never let the drip pan run dry and keep a pitcher of hot water nearby for safe refills.

Rotisserie Vegetables & Sides

Rotisserie cooking isn’t just for meat - your sides and snacks can shine too! With the Broil King Rotisserie Tumble Basket and Rotisserie Kebab Rack, it’s easy to create perfectly cooked vegetables, fruits, chicken wings and small cuts of meat with minimal effort.

  • Vegetable  – peppers, courgettes, potatoes, and mushrooms rotate beautifully for even char.
  • Pineapple  – get a sweet, caramelized treat straight from the grill.

Rotisserie Tumble Basket

The tumble basket is ideal for smaller or loose items that benefit from constant movement. Toss in vegetables like potatoes, peppers, courgettes, and mushrooms.  It’s also perfect for chicken wings or bite-sized meat pieces - the rotation ensures they cook evenly, get crispy on the outside, and stay juicy inside.

Rotisserie Kebab Rack

The rotisserie kebab rack is designed for larger pieces or skewered vegetables and meats. Thread bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, chunks of chicken, beef, or shrimp onto skewers. The slow, steady rotation ensures even cooking, while giving your kebabs classic char and smoky flavour.

Cleaning Up After Rotisserie Cooking

After the feast, your Broil King BBQ makes clean-up easy:

  • Remove the spit and forks, soak them in warm soapy water.
  • Use a grill brush on the cooking grates while still slightly warm.
  • Empty the grease tray for a quick, no-fuss clean-up.

Rotisserie cooking on your Broil King UK BBQ transforms ordinary meals into extraordinary ones. From succulent chicken to perfectly roasted lamb, slow rotation ensures your food is evenly cooked, juicy, and packed with flavour, every time.

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