RECIPES
BASIC BURGERS
Direct/Medium
1½ pounds ground beef (80% lean) Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4hamburger buns Ketchup (optional) Mustard (optional)
Gently shape the ground beef into four burgers of equal size and thickness (about ¾" thick). Season with salt and pepper. Grill the burgers over direct medium heat until the internal temperature reaches 160°f/73°c for medium, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. During the last 30 seconds, grill the buns over direct medium heat until lightly toasted.
Serve the burgers hot on the buns with ketchup and mustard, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.
SIMPLE STEAKS
Direct/high
4New York strip, tenderloin, sirloin, or
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Season both sides of the steaks with salt and pepper, pressing the spices into the meat. Allow to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling. Lightly spray or brush both sides of the steaks with olive oil. Grill the steaks over direct high heat until the internal temperature reaches 145°f/62°c for medium rare, 6 to 8 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time.
Remove from the grill and stand for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Makes 4 servings.
CLASSIC BONELESS PORK CHOPS
Direct/medium
4boneless pork loin chops, about 1" thick
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Season the pork chops with salt and pepper and lightly brush or spray both sides with olive oil. Allow to stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes before grilling.
Grill the chops over direct medium heat until the juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Serve warm.
Makes 4 servings.
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