Ring in the new year in style with Paella on the Grill! Chef Tom fires up the Yoder Smokers Adjustable Charcoal Grill for this Spanish classic! star
Experience the flavor of Spain with Chef Toms recipe for Paella on the Grill! Learn to make authentic Paella with a charcoal grill for an unforgettable outdoor feast.
*If at any point the vegetable stock is completely absorbed and the skillet looks dry, add a little water to prevent scorching.
Experience the flavor of Spain with Chef Toms recipe for Paella on the Grill! Learn to make authentic Paella with a charcoal grill for an unforgettable outdoor feast.
Ring in the new year in style with Paella on the Grill! Chef Tom fires up the Yoder Smokers Adjustable Charcoal Grill for this Spanish classic! star
*If at any point the vegetable stock is completely absorbed and the skillet looks dry, add a little water to prevent scorching.
Two 2-pound lobsters, par-cooked in salted boiling water for about 12 minutes, drained well and halved lengthwise
Paella on the Grill
How do you cook paella on a grill?
Assemble the paella: Bring the bowls of ingredients and the paella pan to the grill. Prior to cooking, add about 15 briquettes to the fire to keep the temperature up. Place the pan on the grill and add the olive oil and garlic; cook for about 30 seconds. Add the vegetables; cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Is grilling paella a good idea?
Grilling paella lends the dish subtle smoke and a particularly caramelized crust and makes it a great dish for summer entertaining. In place of a traditional paella pan, we cooked ours in a large, sturdy roasting pan that maximized the amount of socarrat, the prized caramelized rice crust that forms on the bottom of the pan.
Can you cook paella on a stovetop?
Because of how wide a large paella pan is, there’s really no way to make paella for a crowd other than over a live fire or on a grill. A stovetop burner is too small for a large paella pan, and would create hot and cold spots that would lead to uneven cooking, with soupy rice in some areas and overcooked sections in others.
Can you cook paella on a kettle grill?
Using a kettle grill makes managing the fire harder, since you can’t tinker with it once the paella pan is set down on the grill grate. Any adjustments to the fire would require lifting the paella pan and removing the grate, then putting it all back before continuing.