Cuisinart GR-4N GR-4N Manual - Page 12

Cooking Guide and Food Temperature Chart Following are suggested grilling times for the Griddler®, using the grill side of the plates in the closed position. Times are approximate and will vary with temperature of items being grilled. Only boneless poultry, meat and seafood should be grilled - plates will maintain contact with bones, but will lose contact with meat as it cooks and it will appear "steamed." Preheat Griddler® with the unit closed according to instructions before grilling. Marinades can be used, but draining is suggested before placing on the hot Griddler. An instantread thermometer or a probe-type thermometer is a handy tool for checking the internal temperature of foods grilled. Meat Bacon Beef, boneless steak, ¾ to 1-inch thick Preparation Not recommended for grilling on Griddler® in closed position. Cook on grill or griddle side of plates in flat position only. Season to taste. Drain off marinade well if marinated before grilling. Suggested Grilling Temperatures and Times High, until desired doneness. Sear, in the closed position, 3 to 10 minutes. Sear, in the flat position, for 3 to 5 minutes per side. Beef, filets, 1-inch thick Season to taste Sear, 4 to 5 minutes. Beef, hamburgers Shape meat into burgers of even weight and thickness. Ham steak Dry thoroughly with paper towels; remove bone if there is one. Hot dogs, cooked sausages Splitting your hot dogs or sausages gives them a deeper grilled flavor. Sausages, uncooked Prick links with tines of fork or tip of paring knife. Sear, 5 to 8 minutes to degree of desired doneness. USDA recommends cooking ground meat to an internal temperature of 160°F (nearly well done). 135° to 140°F - medium rare 145° to 150°F - medium 150° to 155°F - medium well 165° to 170°F - well done High-Sear About 4 to 5 minutes. High, in the closed position, 3 to 4 minutes if grilling split hot dogs or sausages. Whole sausages take 6 to 10 minutes in the closed position. If grilling in the flat position, always split the hot dogs or sausages. Flip after 3 to 4 minutes. High. Grill for 14 to 18 minutes in the closed position, depending on thickness of sausage. continues next page 16