A fuel metering assembly includes a solenoid fluidly coupled between a fuel supply and a cooking appliance. A timer is electrically coupled to a power source. The timer is additionally electrically coupled to the solenoid such that the timer selectively actuates and de-actuates the solenoid. A plurality of time actuators is coupled to the timer to select a duration of time for the solenoid to be actuated. A display is coupled to the timer. The display displays numerals indicating the selected duration of time. A control is electrically coupled to the timer. A primary actuator is coupled to the control. The primary actuator is engaged by a user such that the timer actuates the solenoid for the selected duration of time. A light emitter is coupled to the control. The light emitter emits light when the primary solenoid is actuated.