Great grilling doesn't just happen. It takes fresh ingredients, delicious recipes and a bit of grilling know-how!
Our Safe Grilling Chart will assure that your food is cooked safely and these helpful Hints & How-To's will take the
guesswork out of some essential grilling techniques.
Safe Grilling Chart
Use this helpful grilling chart to determine when food is cooked to an appropriate internal temperature.
| Hamburgers |
Whole
Chicken
Breasts |
Whole
Poultry |
Ground
Poultry |
Beef, Veal,
Lamb Steaks
& Roasts |
Pork
Roast,
Chops |
Fish &
Seafood |
| 160.° F. |
170.° F. |
180.° F. |
165.° F. |
145.° F. |
160.° F. |
145.° F. |
Great Grilling Tips:
Master the essentials of grilling with these helpful tips:
- When using charcoal, use a layer of coals 3" higher than the thickness of the food you're going to cook.
If you're using gas, make sure the tank has enough propane.
- Let the grill heat on high for at least 10 minutes before cooking to kill any bacteria.
Then remove any leftover foods with a wire brush or crumbled aluminum foil. To be safe, clean your grill after every use.
- Cook larger cuts of meat on indirect heat and cover tightly.
Keep the grill covered - every time you lift the lid you lose 5-10 minutes of cooking time.
- Use a timer to let you know when to turn the food and when it's done.
- Direct heat grilling is much like broiling and should be done with foods that take less than 25 minutes to cook.
Grill directly over the heat source and turn halfway through the grilling time.
- Indirect heat grilling is done by placing the food to the side of the heat source - much like roasting.
Use indirect heat on foods that need 25 minutes or more. No turning necessary.
- Always turn meat with tongs or a spatula.
Using a fork releases flavor-filled juices.
- LAND O LAKES® Cheese makes grilling great! Add cheese two to three minutes before serving to get the perfect melt.
- Barbecue sauce should be added toward the end of the cooking time to avoid burning - unless you like a charred taste.
- Let grilled meat stand for a few minutes before serving. It allows the juices to return to the surface of the meat, making it tastier.
