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Operation Cooking Tips Food Total Special Weight or Control suggested instructions thickness setting cooking time* and tips BEEF Hamburgers 1/2" (1.3 cm) - 3/4" (1.9 cm) Med 8 - 15 min. Grill, turning once when juices rise to the surface. We suggest that ground chuck be used for hamburgers, as it will give you a juicier hamburger. Do not leave hamburgers unattended since a flare-up could occur quickly. STEAKS Rib, club, sirloin, t-bone, porterhouse Rare 1" (2.5 cm) - High 140˚F/60˚C 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) High 8 - 12 min. 11 - 16 min. Medium 1" (2.5 cm) - Med 160˚F/71˚C 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) Med 10 - 12 min. 16 - 25 min. Well-done 1" (2.5 cm) - Med-High 20 - 30 min. 170˚F/77˚C 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) 25 - 35 min. Tenderloin 5 lbs (0.3 kg) High 30 - 40 min. Remove excess fat from edge. Slash remaining fat at 2" intervals to keep edges from curling. Grill, turning once Remove surface fat and fatty tissue. Fold over thin end to form uniformly thick piece. Bind with string. Grill, turning as needed to brown evenly. Brush often with melted margarine or oil. POULTRY Chicken halves or quarters 2 lbs (0.9 kg) - Med-High 1 - 1-1/2 hours 3 lbs (1.4 kg) 40 - 60 min. Place skin side up. Grill, turning and brushing frequently with melted butter or oil. PORK Chops 1/2" (1.3 cm) - Med 1" (2.5 cm) Med 20 - 40 min. 35 - 60 min. Remove excess fat from edge. Slash remaining fat at 2" intervals to keep edge from curling. Grill, turning once, and moving if necessary *These times are recommendations only. Variations in cuts of meats and personal taste may alter cooking times. Use your discretion when grilling. 18 Cooking Tips Food Total Special Weight or Control suggested instructions thickness setting cooking time* and tips PORK Ribs Med 45 - 60 min. Grill, turning occasionally. During last few minutes brush with BBQ sauce, turn several times. Ham steaks 1/2" (1.3 cm) High 12 - 15 min. Remove excess fat from edge. Slash remaining fat at 2" intervals. Grill, turning once. Hot dogs Fish Steaks Halibut Salmon Swordfish Whole Catfish Trout Med 5 - 10 min. 3/4" - 1" Med-High 5 - 10 min. (0.9 - 1.4 kg) Med-High 4 - 8 ounces 10 - 12 min. (110 - 230 g) Slit skin before cooking. Grill, turning once. Grill, turning once. Brush with melted butter, oil, or marinade to keep fish moist. Grill, turning once. Brush with melted butter, oil, or marinade to keep fish moist. Vegetables Carrots Whole Med-Low 35 - 40 min. Scrub, don't peel. Wrap in foil and lay directly on grill grate. Onions Potatoes Zucchini, squash Whole Low Whole Low Sliced (halves Med or quarters) 20 min. Butter, wrap in foil. Turn often. 45 - 50 min. Oil, wrap in foil. Turn often. 30 min. Butter lightly prevent sticking. *These times are recommendations only. Variations in cuts of meats and personal taste may alter cooking times. Use your discretion when grilling. 19 Operation