Cooking Tips
10
Operation
Food
Weight or
thickness
Control
setting
Total
suggested
cooking time*
Special instructions
and tips
BEEF
Hamburgers
1/2” (1.3 cm) –
3/4” (1.9 cm)
Med
8 – 15 min.
Grill, turning once when juices rise to the surface.
We suggest that ground chuck be used for
hamburgers,
as it will give you a juicier hamburger. Do not leave
hamburgers unattended since a
flare-up could occur quickly.
STEAKS
Rib, club, sirloin,
t-bone,
porterhouse
Rare
140˚F/60˚C
Medium
160˚F/71˚C
Well-done
170˚F/77˚C
Tenderloin
1” (2.5 cm) –
1-1/2” (3.8 cm)
1” (2.5 cm) –
1-1/2” (3.8 cm)
1” (2.5 cm) –
1-1/2” (3.8 cm)
5 lbs (0.3 kg)
High
Med-High
Med
Med
Med-High
Med-High
8 – 12 min.
11 – 16 min.
10 – 12 min.
16 – 25 min.
20 – 30 min.
25 – 35 min.
30 – 40 min.
Remove excess fat from edge. Slash remaining fat at
2” intervals to keep edges from curling. Grill, turning
once
Remove surface fat
and fatty tissue. Fold over thin end to form uniformly
thick piece. Bind with string. Grill, turning as needed
to brown evenly. Brush often with melted margarine
or oil.
POULTRY
Chicken
halves or
quarters
2 lbs (0.9 kg) –
3 lbs (1.4 kg)
Med-High 1 – 1-1/2 hours
40 – 60 min.
Place skin side up.
Grill, turning and brushing frequently
with melted
butter or oil.
PORK
Chops
1/2” (1.3 cm) –
1” (2.5 cm)
Med
Med
20 – 40 min.
35 – 60 min.
Remove excess fat
from edge. Slash remaining fat at 2” intervals to keep
edge from curling. Grill,
turning once, and
moving if necessary
*These times are recommendations only. Variations in cuts of meats and
personal taste may alter cooking times. Use your discretion when grilling.
Ribs
Ham steaks
Hot dogs
1/2” (1.3 cm)
Med
Med- High
Med
45 – 60 min.
12 – 15 min.
5 – 10 min.
Grill, turning occasionally. During last few minutes
brush with BBQ sauce, turn several times.
Remove excess fat from edge. Slash remaining fat at
2” intervals. Grill, turning once.
Slit skin before cooking. Grill, turning
once.
Fish
Steaks
Halibut
Salmon
Swordfish
Whole
Catfish
Trout
3/4” – 1”
(0.9 – 1.4 kg)
4 – 8 ounces
(110 – 230 g)
Med-High
Med-High
5 – 10 min.
10 – 12 min.
Grill, turning once. Brush with melted butter, oil, or
marinade to keep fish moist.
Grill, turning once. Brush with melted butter, oil, or
marinade to keep fish moist.
Vegetables
Carrots
Onions
Potatoes
Zucchini,
squash
Whole
Whole
Whole
Sliced (halves
or quarters)
Med-Low
Low
Low
Med
35 – 40 min.
20 min.
45 – 50 min.
30 min.
Scrub, don’t peel. Wrap in foil and lay
directly on grill grate.
Butter, wrap in foil. Turn often.
Oil, wrap in foil. Turn often.
Butter lightly prevent sticking.