GRILL COOKING GUIDE
Do not leave the cooktop unattended during
. Before cooking steaks, slash the fat around
“preheat>>(knobs turned to ‘W.P7)or anytime the
the edges to prevent curling of the meat.
knobs are turned to “HI” with food on the grill or
griddle. Most foods will be grilled on the HI setting.
. Suggested cooking times should be used only
as a guide, since variables in food can change
QPreheat at the HI setting for 10minutes before
the cooking times.
grilling. Change the heat setting as advised in your
cookbook for the food you are ~tilling.
. Foods should be turned over and rearranged
as needed.
QTrim the excess fat from the meat.
Total Cooking Time
in MinutesFood
Comments
Beef Cubes (1
in.)
17-20 Marinate less-tender beef before =tilling.
Beef Steaks, tender
(3/4 to 1% in.)
Rare
Medium
Well
(l?4t02 in.)
Rare
Medium
Well
10-14
12–16
16-20
18-22
26-30
42-46
Turn over and rearrange as needed to achieve desired doneness.
Beef Steaks, less-tender
(3/4 to 1 in.)
Medium
Well
18–22
26-30
Tenderize before grilling. Turn and cover with foil after first half of cooking time for
more juiciness.
Chicken
Pieces or Quarters 50-70 Turn over frequently and, if desired, baste with sauce last 10-15 minutes.
Chicken, halves 60-85
Place skin-side-down. Turn over every 15 minutes and baste frequently.
Cornish Hens, halves
40-50 Place skin-side-down. Turn over every 10 minutes and baste frequently.
Fish Steaks
(1 in. or less)
15-20 Brush with melted butter.
Fish, whole (6 to 8 oz.)
17–20
If stuffed, add 6 minutes to total cooking time. Cover top with foil.
Hamburgers (3/4 in.)
Rare
Medium
Well
12–16
16-20
22-24
Turn over and rearrange as needed to achieve desired doneness.
Ham Steaks (1 to 1!4 in.)
precooked
1G20
8-9
Turn frequently.
Hot DOIW
Kabobs
Meat
Vegeuble
20-25
10-15
For less-tender vegetables, reduce time 4 to 6 minutes.
26-30
Lamb Chops (3/4
to 1 in.)
Lobster Tails
15–20
Cut thin undersell to expose meat. Turn over every 5 to 10 minutes.
Brush with butter.
18–20
30-36
22–24
12–16
60-80
50-60
25-30
Pork Chops, loin or rib
(1/2 in.)
(1 in.)
Sausage Links (4 oz. each)
Raw
Precooked
Grill whole or cut into 2 to 4 pieces. Turn to brown all sides.
Spareribs
Entree (3 lbs.)
Appetizer (2 Ibs.)
Parboil 5 minutes before grilling. Rearrange and turn over frequently.
Baste with sauce last 10 minutes, if desired.
Vegetable Halves
Choose tender vegetables such as squash and tomatoes. Cover with foil.
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For tomatoes, red;ce cooking time iOminutes.
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