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