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GRILLING TIPS
• To prevent heat loss and for even cooking, do not open the lid frequently.
• Do not overfill grill.
• When first cooking a particular food, check for doneness several minutes before
suggested time; if necessary, adjust time.
• When cooking several pieces of food, try to have them similar in size and thickness.
• Remember that since grill is cooking from both sides, cooking time will typically be
shorter than expected. Watch carefully to avoid overcooking.
• For added flavor, add dry seasonings before grilling or marinate foods before cooking.
Important: Use only silicone, heatproof plastic and wooden utensils when cooking on
the grill. Silicone utensils are especially good because they do not discolor or melt with
the high temperature.
FOOD
GRILLING TIME
Asparagus spears
4 – 6 minutes
Bell peppers, assorted colors cut into ½-inch rings
5 – 7 minutes
Mushrooms, thickly sliced
4 – 5 minutes
Onion slices, ½-inch
5 – 7 minutes
Potato slices, ½-inch
15 – 18 minutes
Portabella mushrooms, 3-inch diameter
4 – 6 minutes
Zucchini slices, ½-inch
3 – 4 minutes
Fresh pineapple slices, ½-inch
2 – 4 minutes
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 it into the center of the food being cooked. Make sure the thermometer is not
touching the bone or grill plates.
FOOD
COOKING TIME
COMMENTS
POULTRY
Turkey tenderloin (½ lb.)
9 – 11 minutes
Cooked to 170ºF
Turkey burgers (5 oz.)
4 – 6 minutes
Cooked to 170ºF
FISh
Tilapia fillets (6 oz., ea.)
5 – 7 minutes
Cooked to 145ºF
Trout fillet (6 oz.)
4 – 6 minutes
Cooked to 145ºF
Salmon fillet (8 oz. piece)
5 – 7 minutes
Cooked to 145ºF
Salmon steak (6 – 8 oz.)
7 – 9 minutes
Cooked to 145ºF
Tuna steak (6 oz.)
4 – 6 minutes
Cooked to 145ºF
Shrimp
3 – 4 minutes
Cooked to 145ºF
SANDWIChES
Grilled cheese
2 – 3 minutes
Cook until cheese is melted
and sandwich is golden
Grilled cheese with tomato
tuna, ham or bacon
3 – 4 minutes
Cook until cheese is melted
and sandwich is golden
FOOD TO BE COOKED
MEDIUM
WELL DONE OR
FULLY COOKED
Chicken breast
170ºF 77ºC
Chicken thigh
180ºF 82ºC
Beef / Lamb / Veal
160ºF 71ºC
170ºF 77ºC
Pork
160ºF 71ºC
Reheated cooked meats and
poultry
165ºF 74ºC
GRILLING FRUITS AND vEGETABLES
The following are meant to be used as a guideline only. The times reflect a full grill of
food. Cooking time will depend upon thickness of food. Use a fork inserted into the center
of the food to test for doneness. (Be careful not to touch the grill plate.) If the food needs
longer cooking, check periodically to avoid overcooking the food.
