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GRILLING ChART
The following times are meant to be used as a guideline only. The times reflect a full
grill of food. Cooking time will depend upon thickness and cut being used. Use a
meat thermometer as a test for doneness. If the food needs longer cooking, check
periodically to avoid overcooking the food.
FOOD
SETTING
COOKING TIME
COMMENTS
MEAT
Hamburger (5 oz.)
MAX
4 – 6 minutes
¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium
(160ºF)
Frozen hamburgers
(5 oz.)
MAX
5 – 6 minutes
¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium
(160ºF)
Flank steak (¾ lb.)
MAX
6 – 8 minutes
¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium
rare (145ºF)
Skirt steak (½ lb.)
MAX
4 – 6 minutes
¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium
(160ºF)
NY strip steak /
Shell steak (6 oz.)
MAX
6 – 8 minutes
¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium
rare (145ºF)
Beef tenderloin (5 oz.)
MAX
4 - 6 minutes
¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium
rare (145ºF)
Beef kabobs
MAX
5 – 7 minutes
Cooked to medium
(160ºF)
Pork loin chops,
boneless
Mid-MAX
4 – 6 minutes
¾-inch thick
Cooked to 160ºF
Pork loin chops,
bone in
Mid-MAX
4 – 6 minutes
½ -inch thick
Cooked to 160ºF
Sausage, link or patty
Mid-MAX
4 – 6 minutes
Cooked to 160ºF
Hot dogs
Mid-MAX
4 – 5 minutes
Cooked to 168ºF
Bacon
Mid-MAX
6 – 8 minutes
Cooked until just
crisp
Smoked pork loin
chops, boneless
Mid-MAX
4 – 6 minutes
Cooked to 160ºF
Lamb chops, loin
MAX
5 – 7 minutes
¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium
(160ºF)
FOOD
SETTING
COOKING TIME
COMMENTS
POULTRY
Chicken breast,
boneless and skinless
(8 oz.)
Mid-MAX
11 – 13 minutes Cooked to 170ºF
Chicken tenderloins
(4 to 6 pieces)
Mid-MAX
4 – 6 minutes
Cooked to 170ºF
Turkey tenderloin
(¾ lb.)
Mid-MAX
9 – 11 minutes
Cooked to 170ºF
Turkey burgers (5 oz.)
Mid-MAX
4 – 6 minutes
Cooked to 170ºF
FISh
Tilapia fillets (6 oz., ea.)
Mid
5 – 7 minutes
Cooked to 145ºF
Trout fillet (6 oz.)
Mid
4 – 6 minutes
Cooked to 145ºF
Salmon fillet
(8 oz. piece)
Mid
5 – 7 minutes
Cooked to 145ºF
Salmon steak
(6 – 8 oz.)
Mid-MAX
7 – 9 minutes
Cooked to 145ºF
Tuna steak (6 oz.)
Mid-MAX
4 – 6 minutes
Cooked to 145ºF
Shrimp
Mid-MAX
3 – 4 minutes
Cooked to 145ºF
Please note: To be sure your food is fully cooked, the USDA recommends the
following guidelines. Use a kitchen timer. Using a meat thermometer, test for
doneness by inserting the thermometer into the center of the food being cooked;
make sure the thermometer is not touching the bone or grill plates.
FOOD TO BE COOKED
MEDIUM
WELL DONE OR
FULLY COOKED
Chicken breast
170ºF
Chicken thigh
180ºF
Beef / Lamb / Veal
160ºF
170ºF
Pork
160ºF
Reheated cooked meats and
poultry
165ºF