Super_Dave wrote:
Does all the youtube videos make the food look burnt because they put the lid on too early?
I have a Char-Broil Big Easy SRG (Smoker, Roaster, Grill) which is the next generation of the Big Easy. It a bit bigger, etc but it's still an infrared cooking machine. Works great on Poultry and just about any type of meat and I really like it for baked potatoes also. The SRG will hold a 25 lb turkey.
I prefer to never close the lid when cooking. Like anything else, you need to learn the capabilities of your pits. One cause of food looking burnt is too much sugar in the rubs/seasonings.
Here's a photo showing me roasting a 6 lb chicken and baking potatoes at the same time.