Cuisinart GR-5BP1 User Manual - Page 26

COOKING GUIDE AND FOOD TEMPERATURE CHART FOOD PREPARATION PLATE AND SUGGESTED GRILLING POSITION TEMPERATURES AND TIMES Bacon Place in a single layer. Grill or Griddle; Flat or Open Place bacon on cold plates. Turn to 425°F. Cook until desired doneness. Should take about 20 to 25 minutes for 1 pound of bacon (if using the flat position). Beef, boneless steak Up to 2 inches thick. Season to taste. Drain off marinade completely if marinated before grilling. Allow to come to room temperature for best results. Grill; Closed, Open or Flat When cooking in the closed position, preheat to SEAR/450°F. Put the steak(s) on the preheated lower grill plate and close. Sear for 2 minutes, then the grill will revert to 425°F. Cook for 2 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness. Rest for 5 minutes before serving. When cooking in the open or flat positions, preheat to 450°F. Put the steaks on the preheated grill plates. Cook for about 4 to 6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the steaks and desired doneness. Rest for 5 minutes before serving. Rare: 125˚F to 130˚F Medium Rare: 130˚F to 135˚F Medium: 140˚F to 145˚F Medium Well: 150˚F to 155˚F Well Done: 160˚F+ Chicken Breasts (boneless) Pound to an even thickness of no more than 1 inch. Grill; Closed Preheat to 400°F. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes. (Internal temperature should be 165˚F - juices will run clear with no signs of pink.) Chicken Thighs (boneless) Spread to even thickness. Grill; Closed Preheat to 400°F. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes. (Internal temperature should be 170˚F - juices will run clear with no signs of pink.) Fish Fillet 1 - 2 inches thick. Grill; Closed Preheat to 400°F. Cook for 10 to 18 minutes when grilling in the closed position. 6 to 10 minutes per side in the flat position. Fish Steaks (sword, tuna, salmon/boned) No more than 2 inches thick. Beef, hamburgers Shape meat into burgers of even weight and thickness. Grill; Closed, Open or Flat Preheat to 400˚F. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes when grilling in the closed position. 5 to 10 minutes per side in the flat position. Grill; Closed Open of Flat Preheat to 450°F. Put the burgers on the preheated lower grill plate. Grill burgers for about 4 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness. If cooking flat or open, cook about 5 to 6 minutes per side. 26