Cuisinart GR-300WSP1 User Manual - Page 15

Cooking Guide and Food Temperature Chart Food Preparation Plate and Position Suggested Grilling Temperatures and Times Bacon Beef, boneless steak (refer to the Steak Chart for specific times and temperatures) Chicken Breasts (boneless) Place in a single layer. Grill or Griddle; Flat or Open Up to 2 inches thick. Season to taste. Drain off marinade Grill; Closed, Open or Flat completely if marinated before grilling. Pound to an even thickness of no more than 1 inch. Grill; Closed, Open or Flat Place bacon on cold plates. Turn to 450°F. Cook until desired doneness. Should take about 15 minutes for 1 pound of bacon (if using the flat position). When cooking in the Closed position, preheat to SEAR (with 450°F as the default). Put the steak(s) on the preheated lower grill plate. Using the adjustable hinge, set the upper plate so it is just sitting on top of the steak, but not pressing it. Sear for 2 minutes, then the grill will revert to 450°F. Cook for 2 to 5 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness. 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. When cooking in the Closed position, preheat to 400°F. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes in the closed position, or 8 to 10 minutes per side in the flat position. (Internal temperature should be 170˚F - juices will run clear with no signs of pink.) Chicken Thighs (boneless) Spread to even thickness. Grill; Closed, Open or Flat When cooking in the Closed position, preheat to 400°F. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes in the closed position, or 8 to 10 minutes per side in the flat position. (Internal temperature should be 180˚F - juices will run clear with no signs of pink.) Fish Steaks (sword, No more than 1 tuna, salmon/boned) to 2 inches thick. Beef, hamburgers Shape meat into burgers of even weight and thickness. Grill; Closed, Open or Flat Grill; Closed 400˚F, 6 to 7 ½ minutes when grilling in the closed position. 7 to 8 minutes per side in the flat position. 450°F. Put the burgers on the preheated lower grill plate. Using the cover height adjuster, set the upper plate so it is just sitting on top of the burgers, but not pressing them. Grill burgers for about 5 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness. Beef, cheeseburgers Shape meat into burgers of even weight and thickness. Sausages, uncooked Prick links with tines of fork or tip of paring knife. Panini (see Sandwich Chart for delicious fillings) Brush tops and bottoms of bread with oil before grilling. Grill; Closed and Open (with cover height adjuster) Grill or Griddle; Open or Closed Grill or Griddle; Closed Same as above, but once burger is nearly cooked, with about 1½ minutes remaining (it is helpful to use the timer with this recipe), carefully open upper plate, place piece of cheese on top of burgers, and then using the cover height adjuster, close upper plate so that it is sitting right above the top of the cheeseburger, not touching it. Cook until cheese is just melted. 450°F. Put the links on the preheated grill/griddle plates the grill ribs are perfect for holding the links in place, and allow for easy turning for even cooking. Grill for about 5 minutes per side in the Open position, or about 12 minutes (turning halfway through) in the Closed position, depending on the thickness of the sausages. Preheat both plates to 350°F. Put the prepared sandwiches on the preheated lower grill/griddle plate. Close the top. Allow sandwiches to cook for about 4 to 6 minutes, depending on thickness of sandwiches. Open-Faced Sandwiches (see Sandwich Chart for some great recipes) Prepare desired sandwiches to a height of 1½ inches. Grill or Griddle; Closed (with adjustable hinge) Preheat lower plate to 350°F; upper plate to 450°F. Put the prepared sandwiches on the preheated lower grill/griddle plate. Using the cover height adjuster, close upper plate until it is sitting right above the top of the sandwich, not touching it. Cook sandwich until cheese on top is fully melted and lightly browned. 15 continues next page