Cooking Guide and Food Temperature Chart

Cooking Guide and Food Temperature Chart

The following are suggested Grilling times for the Cuisinart® Compact Grill Centro, using the Grill or griddle side of the plates.. Times are approximate and will vary with temperature of items being Grilled.. Only boneless poultry, meat and seafood should be Grilled – plates will maintain contact with bones, but will lose contact with meat as it cooks and it will appear “steamed..” Preheat the Cuisinart® Compact Grill Centro according to instructions before Grilling..

Marinades can be used, but draining is suggested before placing on the hot Griddler.. An instant-read thermometer or a probe-type thermometer is a handy tool for checking the internal temperature of foods Grilled..

Meat	Grill/Griddle/	Suggested Grilling
Meat	Skewer/Roller	Temperatures and Times
	Skewer/Roller	Temperatures and Times

Bacon	Grill/Griddle	Place bacon on cold Grill/griddle plate..
		Cook on High until desired doneness

Beef,	Grill	Cook on High to degree of desired
hamburgers		doneness.. USDA recommends cooking
		ground meat to an internal temperature of
		160˚F (nearly well done) which takes about
		5 to 7 minutes per side.. 135 to 140˚F -
		medium rare; 145 to 150˚F - medium; 150
		to 155˚F - medium well; 165 to 170˚F - well
		done..

Beef, boneless	Grill	Pat steaks dry before cooking.. Preheat
steak, ¾- to		Grill on High.. Cook about 4 to 5 minutes
1-inch thick		per side, or until desired doneness..

Beef, boneless	Skewers	Cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces and thread on
steak		3 of the provided skewers.. Cook on High
		until desired doneness (about 15 minutes
		for medium)..

Hot Dogs	Rollers	5 hot dogs fit on the Rollers.. Cook on
		High for about 15 minutes, or until fully
		cooked through and browned..

Precooked	Rollers	5 sausages fit on the Rollers.. Cook on
Sausage Links		High for about 12 minutes, or until nicely
		browned..

Sausage Links,	Rollers	5 sausages fit on the Rollers.. Cook on
uncooked		High for about 12 minutes, or until fully
		cooked through and browned..

Meat	Grill/Griddle/	Suggested Grilling
Meat	Skewer/Roller	Temperatures and Times
	Skewer/Roller	Temperatures and Times

Breakfast	Grill	Cook on High for about 2 minutes per
Links (small),		side, or until fully cooked through and
uncooked		browned..

Boneless	Grill	Pounded to ½ to ¾-inch in height.. Cook
Chicken		on High for 10 to 12 minutes per side.. (An
		internal temperature of 170˚F - and juices
		run clear when pierced..)

Boneless	Skewers	For skewers, cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces
Chicken		and thread on 3 of the provided skewers..
		Cook on High for about 20 to 25 minutes,
		or until fully cooked through and browned..

Fish Steaks	Grill	¾- to 1-inch thick.. Cook on High for 6 to
		8 minutes per side..

Sea Scallops	Skewers	Remove tough “foot” (muscle) and
		discard.. Pat dry and thread alternately
		with lemon wedges on 3 of the provided
		skewers.. Cook on High for about 20
		minutes, or until opaque throughout..

Sea Scallops	Grill	Prepare as above.. Cook on High, about
		3 to 4 minutes per side..

Shrimp	Skewers	Shell and devein, dry well.. Thread onto 3
		of the provided skewers.. Cook on High for
		6 to 8 minutes, or until opaque throughout..

Shrimp	Grill	Prepare as above.. Cook on High, about
		2 to 3 minutes per side..

Cuisinart GC-15 manual Cooking Guide and Food Temperature Chart

Cooking Guide and Food Temperature Chart