Grilling can be a challenge when you play the guessing game. Your dish can go from underdone to charred in only a matter of minutes. Help is here! Bookmark our easy-to-use chart or save it and print it (bonus points for laminating it like we did!) and keep handy next to the grill. Perfectly grilled goods every time!
| CUT | METHOD | TOTAL TIME |
|---|---|---|
| BEEF | ||
| Steaks, 1-inch thick | Direct heat, turn once | 8-10 min, medium rare 10-12 min, medium 12-14 min, well |
| Roasts, ranging from 1-6 lbs | Indirect heat | 20 minutes per pound, medium |
| Burgers, 1-inch thick | Direct heat, turn once | 10 minutes |
| PORK | ||
| Pork Chops & Steaks, 1-inch thick | Direct heat, turn once | 10-14 min, medium 14-19 min, well |
| Ribs, 3-4 lbs | Indirect heat | 1 – 1 1/2 hours |
| CHICKEN | ||
| Boneless Sinless Breasts, 4-5 ounces each | Direct heat, turn once | 10-12 minutes |
| Boneless Skinless Thighs | Indirect heat | 8-10 minutes |
| Bone-In Breasts, Thighs, Drumsticks | Indirect heat | 35-45 minutes |
| Whole Broiler-Fryer Chicken, 3-4 lbs | Indirect heat | 1 1/4 hours – 1 3/4 hours |
| SEAFOOD | ||
| Steaks and Filets, 1-inch thick | Direct heat, turn once | 10 minutes |
| Large Shrimp | Direct heat, turn once | 4-6 minutes |
| VEGGIES | ||
| Tomatoes, 1/2-inch slices | Direct heat, turn once | 5 minutes |
| Summer Squash/Zucchini, 1/4-inch slices | Direct heat, turn once | 10 minutes |
| Eggplant, 1/4-inch slices | Direct heat, turn once | 10 minutes |
| Asparagus, thick ends trimmed | Direct heat, turn once | 10-15 minutes |
| Mushrooms, whole | Direct heat, turn once | 10 minutes |
| Bell Peppers, 1-inch wide strips or rings | Direct heat, turn once | 10 minutes |
| Onions, 1/2-inch slices | Direct heat, turn once | 10-15 minutes |
| Potatoes, 1/4-inch slices | Direct heat, turn once | 15 minutes |
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• Grilling & BBQ Forum
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Special shout out to grilling forum host Rita~ for all her expertise and this great info!
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