George Foreman GRP72CTB manual - page 5

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Note: Be sure the liquid in the drip tray has cooled.
Caution: Do not remove grill plates while appliance is hot. Always allow them to cool
to room temperature before removing or cleaning.
SUGGESTED GRILLING ChART FOR MEATS, POULTRY, FISh AND SANDWIChES
The following are meant to be used as a guideline only. Times reflect a full grill of
food. Cooking time will depend upon thickness and cut being used. Use a cooking
thermometer as a test for doneness. If food needs longer cooking, check periodically to
avoid overcooking food.
FOOD COOKING TIME COMMENTS
MEAT
Hamburger (5 oz.) 4 – 6 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium (160ºF)
Frozen hamburgers (5 oz.) 5 – 6 minutes Cooked to medium (160ºF)
Flank steak (¾ lb.) 6 – 8 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium rare (145ºF)
Skirt steak (½ lb.) 4 – 6 minutes Cooked to medium (160ºF)
NY strip steak 6 – 8 minutes ¾-inch thick
(shell steak) (6 oz.) Cooked to medium rare (145ºF)
MEAT
Beef tenderloin (5 oz.) 4 – 6 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium rare (145ºF)
Beef kabobs 5 – 7 minutes Cooked to medium (160ºF)
Pork loin chops, boneless 4 – 6 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cooked to 160ºF
Pork loin chops, bone in 4 – 6 minutes ½ -inch thick
Cooked to 160ºF
Sausage, link or patty 4 – 6 minutes Cooked to 160ºF
Hot dogs 4 – 5 minutes Cooked to 168ºF
Bacon 6 – 8 minutes
Smoked pork loin chops, 4 – 6 minutes Cooked to 160ºF
boneless
Lamb chops, loin 5 – 7 minutes ¾-inch thick
Cooked to medium (160ºF)
POULTRY
Chicken breast, boneless 11 – 13 minutes Cooked to 170ºF
and skinless (8 oz.)
Chicken tenderloins 4 – 6 minutes Cooked to 170ºF
(4 to 6 pieces)
Turkey tenderloin (¾ lb.) 9 – 11 minutes Cooked to 170ºF
Turkey burgers (5 oz.) 4 – 6 minutes Cooked to 170ºF
FOOD COOKING TIME COMMENTS
FISh
Tilapia fillets (6 oz., ea.) 5 – 7 minutes Cooked to 145ºF
Trout fillet (6 oz.) 4 – 6 minutes Cooked to 145ºF
Salmon fillet (8 oz. piece) 5 – 7 minutes Cooked to 145ºF
Salmon steak (8 oz.) 7 – 9 minutes Cooked to 145ºF
Tuna steak (6 oz.) 4 – 6 minutes Cooked to 145ºF
Shrimp 3 – 4 minutes Cooked to 145ºF
SANDWIChES
Grilled cheese 2 – 3 minutes Cook until cheese is melted
and sandwich is golden
Grilled cheese with tomato 3 – 4 minutes Cook until cheese is melted
tuna, ham or bacon and sandwich is golden
Quesadillas 2 – 3 minutes Cook until cheese is melted
and tortilla is lightly browned
Please note: To be sure your food is fully cooked the USDA recommends the following
guidelines. Use a meat thermometer to test for doneness by inserting the meat
thermometer into the center of the food being cooked and make sure the thermometer is
not touching the bone.
FOOD TO BE COOKED MEDIUM WELL DONE OR FULLY COOKED
MEAT
Chicken Breast 170ºF 77ºC
Chicken Thigh 180ºF 82ºC
Beef / Lamb/Veal 160ºF 71ºF 170ºF 77ºC
Pork 160ºF 71ºF
Reheated cooked 165ºF
meats and poultry