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CONTACT GRILLING COOKING GUIDE
The following chart is meant to be used as a guideline only. Cooking time will
depend on the thickness of the food. To be sure your food is cooked, USDA
recommends using a meat thermometer to test for doneness. Insert the
thermometer into the thickest part of the meat until temperature stabilizes.
FOOD
GRILL TEMP
COOK TIME
COMMENTS
MEAT
Lean boneless
steak (NY Strip, Top
Sirloin, Tenderloin)
400°F
Med. Rare 6-8 min.
Medium 8-10 min.
Med. Well 10-12 min.
Based on a ¾ to
1-inch thick steak
Hamburgers (5 oz.)
425°F
4-6 min.
Cooked to a min.
165°F
Frozen
Hamburgers (5 oz.)
425°F
5-7 min.
Cooked to a min.
165°F
Boneless pork
chops
400°F
5-6 min.
Cooked to a min.
150°F
Bacon (raw)
400°F
6-8 min.
To desired
crispness
Hot Dogs
425°F
2-3 min.
Cooked to 160°F
POULTRY
Boneless, skinless
chicken breast
400°F
10-12 min.
Cooked to 170°F
Turkey Burgers
(5 oz.)
400°F
5-7 min.
Cooked to 170°F
FISH/SEAFOOD
Fresh tuna steak
425°F
1-2 min.
Rare
Salmon Fillets
(5 oz.)
425°F
5-7 min.
Cooked to a
min.145°F
VEGETABLES / FRUIT
Summer Squash
(zucchini, yellow)
400°F
3-5 min.
Until hot and tender
Onions (1/2-inch
slices
400°F
5-6 min.
Until soft and
tender
Bell peppers
400°F
5-6 min.
Until tender crisp
Asparagus spears
425°F
3-5 min.
Until tender crisp
Fresh pineapple
rings (3/8-inch
thick)
425°F
4-5 min.
For extra
caramelization
sprinkle with sugar
