The Art of Grilling with the DCS Series 9: A Comprehensive Review
As an outdoor grill enthusiast, I'm always on the lookout for innovative and high-performance grills that can elevate my grilling game. The DCS Series 9 is one such grill that has caught my attention with its impressive features, versatility, and overall performance. In this article, we'll delve into the world of the DCS Series 9, exploring its key features, benefits, and what makes it stand out from other gas grills on the market.
The Rotisserie Feature: A Game-Changer for Perfectly Roasted Chicken
One of the standout features of the DCS Series 9 is its rotisserie feature. With this innovative design, you can effortlessly cook perfectly roasted chicken and other large meats to perfection. To use the rotisserie, simply place your meat on a spit, secure it with prongs, and attach one end of the spit to the motor. Insert the other end into the rollers on the left side of the grill and adjust the secondary cooking tray as needed. Once you've secured the spit in place, ignite the rotisserie burner and let the magic happen.
The DCS Series 9: A Charcoal Tray for True BBQ Flavor
What sets the DCS Series 9 apart from other gas grills is its charcoal tray feature. This innovative design allows you to cook your food straight over charcoal, providing authentic barbecue flavor that's hard to replicate with traditional gas grills. Simply remove the grill grate and ceramic Rod tray, place the charcoal tray over the U-shaped burner, add a layer of charcoal briquettes, and turn on the burner. The coals will light in about 10 minutes, and you're ready to cook.
Temperature Control: A Key to Success
One of the most important aspects of grilling is temperature control. The DCS Series 9 offers precise temperature control with its built-in thermometer in the hood, allowing you to monitor the heat levels with ease. This feature is especially useful when cooking over propane or charcoal, as it ensures that your food is cooked to perfection every time.
Secondary Cooking Tray and Racks: A Game-Changer for Side Dishes
The DCS Series 9 also boasts a secondary cooking tray and racks, offering 534 additional square inches of cooking space. This feature is perfect for side dishes like baked beans or greens, which don't require direct heat. You can use the secondary trays to keep foods warm or cook them directly under the grill for added flavor.
Storage and Accessories: A Convenient Cart Design
The DCS Series 9 comes with a range of storage options, including two drawers on either side of the cart. The bottom left drawer features a drain plug, making it perfect for storing coolers or other outdoor gear. The top left cart drawer is ideal for storing accessories like grill brushes and cleaning supplies.
Stainless Steel Finish: A Beautiful but Prone to Fingerprints
The stainless steel finish on the DCS Series 9 is both beautiful and durable, but it does require some maintenance to prevent fingerprints and scratches. Regular wiping down with a soft cloth and stainless steel cleaner will keep your grill looking its best.
Conclusion: The DCS Series 9 is a Top-Notch Grill for Any Outdoor Kitchen
In conclusion, the DCS Series 9 is an impressive gas grill that offers unparalleled performance, versatility, and features. From the rotisserie feature to the charcoal tray, temperature control, secondary cooking trays, and storage options, this grill has it all. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or just starting out, the DCS Series 9 is an excellent choice for any outdoor kitchen. With its beautiful stainless steel finish and convenient cart design, this grill is sure to become a staple in your backyard.
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"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey everyone I'm Christy vanover from girls Canen Grill today I'm here with barbecue guys to show you the DCS series 9 gas grill this is more than just any standard gas grill it's got a rotisserie it has an infrared burner for that epic sear plus you can cook with gas and charcoal when you order your DCS series 9 from barbecu guys.com you have have a few options first you can decide if you want all the burners to be standard U burners or if you want to replace one U burner with an infrared burner for steering then decide if you want a 36 or 48 in wide Grill the larger Grill comes with one extra burner choose your fuel source either propane or natural gas finally you'll need to decide if you're going to build this into a barbecue island or if you want to mount it on a freestanding cart today I'll be showing you the 36-in model with propane on the cart let's start with assembly the grill cart and shelves will be packaged separately the cart is already assembled but the grill will need to be mounted to it start by removing everything inside the grill to reduce the weight this Grill is really solid and pretty heavy so you're going to want to grab a buddy to lift it up and put it right on top of the cart it just takes a few screws to attach it next remove the right drawer and mount the Transformer box to the back of the cart then connect the three- pin plug to the box and the wiring that's attached to the grill if you purchase the propane model place the drawer back inside the cart and add a 20 lb tank in the designated slot make sure the tank valve is closed and attach the regulator hose everything tucks away nicely inside the drawer to add the side shelves use the included screws to mount the two brackets then add two more screws to attach the Shelf once secure lift the Shelf up and push it toward the grill to lock it in place there are additional adjustments you can make to ensure the shelves are level then add the Walnut cutting board for a Sleek functional finish to add the electric rotisserie First Mount the bracket with the included screws once tightened you can add and remove the rotisserie motor as needed there are several components that go back inside the grill first you'll need to put together the radiant this is a metal tray that holds 18 ceramic rods there's a metal end cap that runs the length of the tray make sure this is snapped onto the radiant then lift one end next add 18 ceramic rods to each tray right into the grooves once they're in place push the radiant end cap down and secure it now the radiant trays are ready to be placed in the grill because the grill is so versatile there are so many ways that you can set it up for traditional grilling add the radiant trays over the urners then add the dual-sided w-shaped grates the W shape offers a function similar to Argentinian style grills where the grease collects in the grates and flows out and away from the food you can also flip the grates over for a flatter surface which is great for delicate foods like grilled Seafood for even more versatility you can also install the grates at a slant by balancing them on the higher slot on the back wall this is ideal when you want food toward the back to cook more slowly or when you want more fat to drip away from your food next you'll notice you have two other grill grates that look similar the one with the longer legs is for when you cook with charcoal the one with shorter legs should be used over the sear burner at this point you can get cooking with 630 Square in of cooking space you can Grill up a feast or a quick dinner for two just remember that you need to plug it in before you get started because you need that electricity for the automatic igniter then turn the dial to the left pressing it down and within a couple of seconds the burner will ignite and you can adjust the temperature to your desired setting allow the grill to heat up for several minutes before adding your food if you want to grill food over direct heat place it right on the grate over the burner that's turned on this is great for chicken breasts steaks burgers and vegetables and because of the ceramic rods you'll have minimum flare ups most grease that drips between the grates will hit the rods and evaporate adding delicious flavor back to your food if you want to grill food over indirect heat turn one burner on and cook the food on the grate over the burner that's turned off this is great for reverse seering thick steaks or finishing off pork tenderloin for that intense heat and sear cook your food over the infrared burner but remember there are no ceramic rods under this grate so flare ups can happen the infrared burner is also great for making side dishes you can use it like a stove to boil water for pasta or potatoes when you're ready to try out the rotisserie add the motor to the Mount and plug it in then make sure your meat is tied up and tight and slide it onto the spit once it's centered secure it with one prong on each side and tighten those down insert one end of the spit into the motor and let the other end rest on the rollers on the left side of the grill place the secondary cooking tray on the grill grates under the meat to collect the drippings you can add liquid herbs or vegetables to the tray for gravy or a side dish to ignite the rotisserie turn the rotisserie burner dial to the left hold it down for a couple of seconds until you see a reddish glow on the left of the upper burner then press the safety valve button for about 10 seconds you'll hear the burner ignite let go of both the button and the dial it should remain lit now you can adjust the dial to your desired temperature for rotisserie chicken turn the burner to medium and cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165° this will take about 90 minutes for crispy skin you can increase the burner to high and finish cooking for 5 to 10 more minutes usually with gas grills if you want barbecue flavor you're limited to wood chips but with the DCS series 9 you get a charcoal tray so you can actually cook your food straight over charcoal simply remove the grill grate and ceramic Rod tray from the grill then place the charcoal tray over the u-shaped burner add a layer of charcoal briquettes to the pan and turn the burner on to sear the burner's heat will light the coals in about 10 minutes once they're lit you can turn the burner off if you're grilling burgers or steaks you can add the charcoal grill grate and get cooking if you want more temperature control or want to smoke foods over indirect heat add the charal insert lid instead and adjust the vent The Wider it's open the hotter the coals will burn the smaller the opening the lower the temperature will be the grill has a built-in thermometer in the hood so you can monitor the heat then just place your food on the grill grate next to the charcoal tray and close the lid if you want even more barbecue flavor add one to two wood chunks no matter if you're cooking over propane using the rotisserie or even charcoal cleanup on the DCS is pretty straightforward any grease drippings that didn't evaporate on the ceramic rods will flow into the grease management system which is a large tray under the burners after every couple of cooks pull the tray out and wipe it clean there's no need to clean the ceramic rods they pretty much clean themselves and to clean the grill grates just use a grill brush while the Gill is still hot for the charcoal tray make sure the coals are completely extinguished and cool before dumping them accessories can be stored in the top left cart drawer and the rotisserie Rod fits securely under the grease tray the bottom left drawer has a drain plug and can be used as a cooler for your beverages if you get the DCS 9 on the cart with the extended side shelves it is rather large when the shelves are extended it's 85 in wide which takes up a lot of patio space but the cart is nice because the drawers offer great storage the stainless steel finish is beautiful but it does show fingerprints so you want to wipe it down often with a soft cloth and stainless steel cleaner additionally it's important to consider wind direction when you're installing this Grill you want to install it so that any wind would blow toward the grill if the wind is going to blow from behind the grill that could affect its performance after cooking on this Grill I really like its versatility not only can I cook over direct and indirect heat using propane I can also sear steaks plus I can get that barbecue flavor by cooking over the charcoal tray not to mention it's got the rotisserie feature so you can get perfectly roasted chicken and other large Meats but what really makes it different are the secondary cooking tray and racks some gas grills have puny little warming racks but the DCS secondary racks are truly functional and offer 534 additional Square in of cooking space these are great for foods that don't need direct heat like potatoes and squash or for side dishes like baked beans or greens you can also use them to keep Foods warm this Grill is a beautiful addition to any outdoor kitchen from the 304 stainless steel to the wallet shelves to the bright interior and exterior LED lighting it's a very impressive grill that will make a statement in your backyard again I'm Christy vanover of girlsin Grill here with barbecue guys I hope you've enjoyed this review of the DCS series 9 gas grill if you're ready to make a purchase or you want to learn more head on over to bbqguys.com and don't forget to follow us on all social media channels see you next timehey everyone I'm Christy vanover from girls Canen Grill today I'm here with barbecue guys to show you the DCS series 9 gas grill this is more than just any standard gas grill it's got a rotisserie it has an infrared burner for that epic sear plus you can cook with gas and charcoal when you order your DCS series 9 from barbecu guys.com you have have a few options first you can decide if you want all the burners to be standard U burners or if you want to replace one U burner with an infrared burner for steering then decide if you want a 36 or 48 in wide Grill the larger Grill comes with one extra burner choose your fuel source either propane or natural gas finally you'll need to decide if you're going to build this into a barbecue island or if you want to mount it on a freestanding cart today I'll be showing you the 36-in model with propane on the cart let's start with assembly the grill cart and shelves will be packaged separately the cart is already assembled but the grill will need to be mounted to it start by removing everything inside the grill to reduce the weight this Grill is really solid and pretty heavy so you're going to want to grab a buddy to lift it up and put it right on top of the cart it just takes a few screws to attach it next remove the right drawer and mount the Transformer box to the back of the cart then connect the three- pin plug to the box and the wiring that's attached to the grill if you purchase the propane model place the drawer back inside the cart and add a 20 lb tank in the designated slot make sure the tank valve is closed and attach the regulator hose everything tucks away nicely inside the drawer to add the side shelves use the included screws to mount the two brackets then add two more screws to attach the Shelf once secure lift the Shelf up and push it toward the grill to lock it in place there are additional adjustments you can make to ensure the shelves are level then add the Walnut cutting board for a Sleek functional finish to add the electric rotisserie First Mount the bracket with the included screws once tightened you can add and remove the rotisserie motor as needed there are several components that go back inside the grill first you'll need to put together the radiant this is a metal tray that holds 18 ceramic rods there's a metal end cap that runs the length of the tray make sure this is snapped onto the radiant then lift one end next add 18 ceramic rods to each tray right into the grooves once they're in place push the radiant end cap down and secure it now the radiant trays are ready to be placed in the grill because the grill is so versatile there are so many ways that you can set it up for traditional grilling add the radiant trays over the urners then add the dual-sided w-shaped grates the W shape offers a function similar to Argentinian style grills where the grease collects in the grates and flows out and away from the food you can also flip the grates over for a flatter surface which is great for delicate foods like grilled Seafood for even more versatility you can also install the grates at a slant by balancing them on the higher slot on the back wall this is ideal when you want food toward the back to cook more slowly or when you want more fat to drip away from your food next you'll notice you have two other grill grates that look similar the one with the longer legs is for when you cook with charcoal the one with shorter legs should be used over the sear burner at this point you can get cooking with 630 Square in of cooking space you can Grill up a feast or a quick dinner for two just remember that you need to plug it in before you get started because you need that electricity for the automatic igniter then turn the dial to the left pressing it down and within a couple of seconds the burner will ignite and you can adjust the temperature to your desired setting allow the grill to heat up for several minutes before adding your food if you want to grill food over direct heat place it right on the grate over the burner that's turned on this is great for chicken breasts steaks burgers and vegetables and because of the ceramic rods you'll have minimum flare ups most grease that drips between the grates will hit the rods and evaporate adding delicious flavor back to your food if you want to grill food over indirect heat turn one burner on and cook the food on the grate over the burner that's turned off this is great for reverse seering thick steaks or finishing off pork tenderloin for that intense heat and sear cook your food over the infrared burner but remember there are no ceramic rods under this grate so flare ups can happen the infrared burner is also great for making side dishes you can use it like a stove to boil water for pasta or potatoes when you're ready to try out the rotisserie add the motor to the Mount and plug it in then make sure your meat is tied up and tight and slide it onto the spit once it's centered secure it with one prong on each side and tighten those down insert one end of the spit into the motor and let the other end rest on the rollers on the left side of the grill place the secondary cooking tray on the grill grates under the meat to collect the drippings you can add liquid herbs or vegetables to the tray for gravy or a side dish to ignite the rotisserie turn the rotisserie burner dial to the left hold it down for a couple of seconds until you see a reddish glow on the left of the upper burner then press the safety valve button for about 10 seconds you'll hear the burner ignite let go of both the button and the dial it should remain lit now you can adjust the dial to your desired temperature for rotisserie chicken turn the burner to medium and cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165° this will take about 90 minutes for crispy skin you can increase the burner to high and finish cooking for 5 to 10 more minutes usually with gas grills if you want barbecue flavor you're limited to wood chips but with the DCS series 9 you get a charcoal tray so you can actually cook your food straight over charcoal simply remove the grill grate and ceramic Rod tray from the grill then place the charcoal tray over the u-shaped burner add a layer of charcoal briquettes to the pan and turn the burner on to sear the burner's heat will light the coals in about 10 minutes once they're lit you can turn the burner off if you're grilling burgers or steaks you can add the charcoal grill grate and get cooking if you want more temperature control or want to smoke foods over indirect heat add the charal insert lid instead and adjust the vent The Wider it's open the hotter the coals will burn the smaller the opening the lower the temperature will be the grill has a built-in thermometer in the hood so you can monitor the heat then just place your food on the grill grate next to the charcoal tray and close the lid if you want even more barbecue flavor add one to two wood chunks no matter if you're cooking over propane using the rotisserie or even charcoal cleanup on the DCS is pretty straightforward any grease drippings that didn't evaporate on the ceramic rods will flow into the grease management system which is a large tray under the burners after every couple of cooks pull the tray out and wipe it clean there's no need to clean the ceramic rods they pretty much clean themselves and to clean the grill grates just use a grill brush while the Gill is still hot for the charcoal tray make sure the coals are completely extinguished and cool before dumping them accessories can be stored in the top left cart drawer and the rotisserie Rod fits securely under the grease tray the bottom left drawer has a drain plug and can be used as a cooler for your beverages if you get the DCS 9 on the cart with the extended side shelves it is rather large when the shelves are extended it's 85 in wide which takes up a lot of patio space but the cart is nice because the drawers offer great storage the stainless steel finish is beautiful but it does show fingerprints so you want to wipe it down often with a soft cloth and stainless steel cleaner additionally it's important to consider wind direction when you're installing this Grill you want to install it so that any wind would blow toward the grill if the wind is going to blow from behind the grill that could affect its performance after cooking on this Grill I really like its versatility not only can I cook over direct and indirect heat using propane I can also sear steaks plus I can get that barbecue flavor by cooking over the charcoal tray not to mention it's got the rotisserie feature so you can get perfectly roasted chicken and other large Meats but what really makes it different are the secondary cooking tray and racks some gas grills have puny little warming racks but the DCS secondary racks are truly functional and offer 534 additional Square in of cooking space these are great for foods that don't need direct heat like potatoes and squash or for side dishes like baked beans or greens you can also use them to keep Foods warm this Grill is a beautiful addition to any outdoor kitchen from the 304 stainless steel to the wallet shelves to the bright interior and exterior LED lighting it's a very impressive grill that will make a statement in your backyard again I'm Christy vanover of girlsin Grill here with barbecue guys I hope you've enjoyed this review of the DCS series 9 gas grill if you're ready to make a purchase or you want to learn more head on over to bbqguys.com and don't forget to follow us on all social media channels see you next time\n"