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Three Easy Steps to Grilling

 

  1. Prepare charcoal grill for direct cooking. When coals are medium, ash-covered (in about 30 minutes), spread in single layer and check cooking temperature. (Cautiously hold palm of your hand above the coals at cooking height. Count the number of seconds you can hold your hand in that position before the heat forces you to pull it away. Approx. 4 seconds equals medium heat.)
  2. Position cooking grid. Season beef with herbs or spices, as desired. Place on cooking grid directly over coals.
  3. Grill according to timetable, turning occasionally. After cooking, season with salt, if desired.

(Because gas grill brands vary greatly, consult your owner�s manual for grilling guidelines.)


Charcoal Grilling Guidelines

Beef Cut

Thickness/
Weight

Approximate Total Cooking Time
(medium rare to medium doneness)

Ribeye Steak

3/4 inch
1 inch
1-1/2 inches
6 to 8 minutes
11 to 14 minutes
17 to 22 minutes (covered)

Rib Steak

small end
3/4 inch
1 inch
1-1/2 inches
6 to 8 minutes
9 to 12 minutes
22 to 27 minutes (covered)

Porterhouse/T-Bone Steak

3/4 inch
1 inch
1-1/2 inches
10 to 12 minutes
14 to 16 minutes
20 to 24 minutes (covered)

Top Loin Steak

boneless
3/4 inch
1 inch
10 to 12 minutes
15 to 18 minutes

Tenderloin Steak

1 inch
1-1/2 inches
13 to 15 minutes
14 to 16 minutes (covered)

Top Sirloin Steak

boneless
3/4 inch
1 inch
1-1/2 inches
 2 inches
13 to 16 minutes
17 to 21 minutes
22 to 26 minutes (covered)
28 to 33 minutes (covered)

Flank Steak

(marinate)
1-1/2 to 2 pounds 17 to 21 minutes

Top Round Steak

(marinate)   Recommend cooking to medium rare (145�F) doneness only.
3/4 inch
1 inch
1-1/2 inches
8 to 9 minutes
16 to 18 minutes
25 to 28 minutes (covered)

Chuck Shoulder Steak

boneless (marinate)
3/4 inch
1 inch
14 to 17 minutes
16 to 20 minutes

Chuck Top Blade Steak

boneless
1 inch 18 to 22 minutes

Ground Beef Patties

USDA/FSIS recommends cooking ground beef to medium (160�F) doneness, until not pink in center.
1/2 x 4 inches
(4 oz)

3/4 x 4 inches
(6 oz)

11 to 13 minutes

13 to 15 minutes
  • All cooking times are based on beef removed directly from refrigerator.
  • All cooking times are based on medium, ash-covered coals.
  • All cuts are grilled uncovered, unless covered is specified.