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Thursday, April 8, 2010

BBQ Cooking times and guidlines

The cooking times and temperatures outlined in this chart are guidelines only and may vary based on cooking conditions and the actual barbeque.

Low = 300ºF
Medium = 450ºF
High = 650ºF

>FOODSETTINGCOOKING TIME
BEEF
Hamburger 3/4" thickMediumMedium: 8 to 10 minutes
Well Done: 10 to 15 minutes
Frozen PattiesLow to MediumMedium: 12 to 14 minutes
Steak 1" ThickMediumRare: 3 to 6 minutes
Medium: 6 to 9 minutes
Well Done: 9 to 12 minutes
RoastLowRare: 12 to 15 minutes/lb
Medium: 15 to 20 minutes/lb
Well Done: 20 to 25 minutes/lb
PORK
Chops 1/2"MediumMedium: 8 to 10 minutes
Well Done: 15 to 20 minutes
Ribs (3-4 lb)Low to Medium (indirect)45 to 90 minutes
Roast (3-5 lb)Low to MediumWell Done: 18 to 23 minutes/lb
LAMB
Chops 1/2"Medium6 to 12 minutes
POULTRY
Chicken (2 1/2 - 3 1/2 lb)Low (with rotisserie burner)75 to 90 minutes
Turkey/Chicken (2-5 lb)Medium/Low30 minutes/lb
Chicken-halved/quarteredLow25 to 30 minutes
Chicken Breast (6 oz)Medium (direct)8 to 12 minutes
Boneless Chicken Breasts(halves)Medium10 to 12 minutes
SEAFOOD
Fillets 6-8 ozMedium to Hot8 to 12 minutes
Steaks 1" thickMedium to HotWell done: 10 to 15 minutes
Shrimp large or jumboLow to Medium8 to 12 minutes
General Guidelines: * if fish is frozen, brush with oil & double grilling time.
VEGETABLES
(wrap vegetables in foil)Baking Potato, wholeMedium25 to 30 minutes
Corn, whole**Remove outer husks and soak in water prior to grillingLow to Medium15 to 20 minutes
Zucchini, halvedMedium6 to 10 minutes
**The higher the water content or density of the vegetables you are cooking, the longer the cooking time.

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