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COOKING CHART
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 meat
thermometer into the thickest part of the meat until the temperature stabilizes.
Food
Temp
Setting
Cook Time
turn food halfway through cooking
Comments
MEATS
Hamburgers, fresh,
5 oz.
#4
8-10 min. per side or until 160°F
Shape into patties no
more than ½- inch thick.
Beef Kabobs
#4
4-6 min. per side for medium rare
5-6 min. per side for medium
Cut meat and veggies
into 1-inch cubes. Soak
wooden skewers to
prevent burning.
Lean, boneless
steak (NY Strip,
Sirloin, Tenderloin)
#5
Medium rare (130-140°F) 3-4 min per side
Medium (140-150°F) 4-6 min. per side
Medium well (155-160°F) 6-8 min. per side
Based on a 6 oz. chop,
¾-1 inch thick
Hot Dogs
#4
3-4 min or until 145°F
Turn for even grilling.
POULTRY
Boneless, skinless
chicken breast
#4
10-12 min. per side or until a minimum
temperature of 165°F at the thickest part.
Pound or cut chicken
to an even thickness for
more even cooking.
Ground Turkey
Burgers
#4
8-10 min. per side or until a
minimum of 160°F
Shape patties into
½-inch thickness
PORK
Boneless pork
chops
#4
6-7 min. per side or until a minimum
of 145°F
Based on ¾-inch
thickness. Let rest 2-3 min.
FISH/SEAFOOD
Salmon fillets
(5 oz.), skinless
#5
3-4 min. per side or until a minimum
of 145°F
Brush surface of salmon
with oil before grilling to
prevent sticking.
Shrimp
#5
2-3 min. per side or until pink
Toss shrimp with a little
salt before grilling.
Thin fish fillets (Pan
fish, tilapia, sole)
#4
3-4 min. per side or until 145°F
Brush with oil to prevent
sticking
VEGETABLES -
Toss vegetables in oil to add flavor and keep them from drying out. If needed, start
on #4 setting then reduce to a lower temperature and cook until tender.
Asparagus
#4
6-8 min. or until tender, turning half
way through grilling
Grilling time will vary
depending on diameter.
Bell peppers, seeded
and quartered
#4
3-4 min. per side
Onion slices
#4
4-6 min. per side
½-inch thick
Summer squash
(yellow, zucchini),
sliced
#4
4-5 min. per side
OTHER
Refrigerated pizza
#4
12-14 min. or until pizza is hot and
cheese is melted.
Frozen pizza is not
recommended for grilling.
