It also serves as a drip pan and heat deflector. Vegetables cook best when wrapped in foil. Foil holds in natural liquids, and foods cook moist and tender. Delicate foods such as fish fillets and seafood may be cooked on foil placed directly on the cooking grid. When spit-cooking foods of uneven shape, smaller parts that may cook too fast, may be wrapped in foil.
Foil is also great to use in cleaning the grill.
For stubborn grease or sauce build-up that is not removed during your normal cleaning process. Simply place a sheet of aluminum foil covering the Flavor Master briquettes or cooking grids. With the lid open, turn the control to HIGH and ignite, close lid. After about 25 minutes the residue will be reduced to a white powder, which is easily brushed or wiped off after the grill has cooled. Use an oven-safe meat thermometer when cooking large pieces of meat, poultry and game to determine if cooked adequately.