Although it's recommended to have a cover for your grill, it is not necessary to keep your grill covered 24/7. Just remember to give your grill a good wipe down about once a month, and cover it when necessary. The more you take care of your grill, the longer it can make great meals with you.

When should you cover a BBQ?

This is Meathead's simple rule: If the food you are grilling is 2 cms or less, cook with the lid off. If it is over 2 cms, cover it up!

What does covering a BBQ do?

Covering the grill with a lid turns your grill into an oven. The lid traps the heat from the grill and allows that heat to surround your food. ... Once you have a nice char on both sides, move the steak to the cooler side of the grill and check the temperature to get a sense of how much longer you will need to cook it.