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~ Grilling Times for Meat & Poultry ~

Always use a meat thermometer to be sure meats and poultry are cooked to a safe internal temperature and doneness. For approximate cooking times for use in meal planning, see the following chart compiled from various resources. Times are based on meat at refrigerator temperatures. Remember that outdoor grills can vary in heat. When using a barbecue sauce, apply during the last 15 to 30 minutes of grilling to prevent excess browning or burning. NOTE: When using indirect heat (smoking), the grill must be covered with its lid.

ITEM	SIZE	GRILLING TIME	INTERNAL TEMP IN DEGREES F
BEEF
Steaks	3/4" thick	3 to 4 min./side 4 to 5 min./side	Medium rare 145 Medium 160
Kabobs	1-inch cubes	3 to 4 min./side	145 to 160
Hamburger patties	1/2" thick	3 min. per side	Medium 160
Roast, rolled rump (indirect heat) sirloin tip (indirect heat)	4 to 6 lbs. 3 1/2 to 4 lbs.	18 to 22 min./lb. 20 to 25 min./lb.	145 to 160
Ribs, Back	cut in 1-rib portions	10 min./side	Medium 160
Tenderloin	Half, 2 to 3 lbs. Whole, 4 to 6 lbs.	10 to 12 min./side 12 to 15 min./side	Medium rare 145 Medium 160
PORK, Fresh
Chops, bone-in or boneless	3/4" thick 1 1/2" thick	3 to 4 min./side 7 to 8 min./side	Medium 160
Tenderloin	1/2 to 1 1/2 lbs.	15 to 25 min. total	Medium 160
Ribs (indirect heat)	2 to 4 lbs.	1 1/2 to 2 hrs.	160
Patties, ground	1/2" thick	4 to 5 min./side	Medium 160
CHICKEN
Whole (indirect heat), not stuffed broiler fryer roasting hen Capon Cornish hens	3 to 4 lbs. 5 to 7 lbs. 4 to 8 lbs. 18 to 24 oz.	60 to 75 min. 18 to 25 min./lb. 15 to 20 min./lb. 45 to 55 min.	180 as measured in the thigh
Breast halves, bone-in boneless	6 to 8 oz. each 4 oz. each	10 to 15 min./side 6 to 8 min./side	170
Other parts: Legs or thighs Drumsticks Wings, wingettes	4 to 8 oz. 4 oz. 2 to 3 oz.	10 to 15 min./side 8 to 12 min./side 8 to 12 min./side	180