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Grill

Grilling times by heat level for steaks, chicken, vegetables, and seafood

35 ingredients
Chicken Breast
Don't press down — keeps juices in.
7–9 min/side
Chicken Thigh
Indirect heat for bone-in.
7–9 min/side
Salmon Fillet
Skin-side down first. Oil grates well.
5–6 min/side
Ribeye Steak
Let flames kiss, don't char.
5–6 min/side
Pork Chop
Don't overcook.
5–6 min/side
Lamb Chops
Don't go past medium.
4–5 min/side
Ground Beef
Don't press down — keeps juices in.
4–5 min/side
Ground Turkey
Oil the grates — it sticks.
5–6 min/side
Chicken Wings
Indirect heat to avoid flare-ups.
20–25 min, turning
Pork Tenderloin
Indirect heat, turn every 5 min.
18–22 min, turning
Duck Breast
Score skin deeply. Watch for flare-ups from fat.
5–6 min skin-side, 3–4 min flesh-side
Turkey Breast
Indirect heat. Charcoal adds flavor.
65–80 min
Filet Mignon
Thick cut handles high heat well. Rest 5 min.
4–5 min/side
NY Strip Steak
Don't move it — let the grill do its thing.
4–5 min/side
Scallops
Oil well. Use a grill mat if needed.
2–3 min/side
Mussels
Direct on grates. Remove as they pop open.
4–6 min
Halibut
Oil grates well. Don't move until it releases.
4–5 min/side
Tuna Steak
Oil well. Quick sear only.
1.5–2 min/side
Pork Ribs
Keep temp at 275°F. Add wood chips for smoke.
3–4 hrs
Sausage / Bratwurst
Turn often. Low heat avoids splitting.
15–20 min, turning
Lobster
Butterfly. Flesh-side down first for grill marks.
5–7 min flesh-side, 2–3 min shell-side
Crab
Pre-cooked. Brush with butter. Smoky flavor.
5–7 min, turning
Tempeh
Marinate first. Oil grates well.
3–4 min/side
Asparagus
Perpendicular to grates.
3–5 min
Zucchini
Thick planks. Oil well.
3–4 min/side
Corn on the Cob
Light char all around.
10–15 min, turning
Bell Pepper
Halves or thick strips.
3–4 min/side
Eggplant
½″ slices. Oil both sides.
4–5 min/side
Artichoke
Steam or boil first until almost done, then grill for char.
10–15 min
Leeks
Halved. Oil well. Nice char marks.
5–7 min, turning
Tomato
Halved Romas or thick beefsteak slices.
3–5 min/side
Fennel
Thick slices. Oil well. Beautiful char.
4–5 min/side
Bok Choy
Baby bok choy halved. Oil well.
2–3 min/side
Snap Peas
In a grill basket. Quick charring.
2–3 min
Polenta
Cook creamy first, chill until firm, slice, then grill.
3–4 min/side

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