Cooking Guide And Food Temperature Chart - Cuisinart Griddler Elite GR-300WSP1 Instruction And Recipe Booklet

and Food Temperature Chart
Food
Bacon
Place in a single layer.
Beef, boneless
Up to 2 inches thick.
steak (refer to the
Season to taste. Drain off marinade
Steak Chart for specific
completely if marinated before grilling.
times and temperatures)
Chicken Breasts
Pound to an even thickness of no
(boneless) more than 1 inch.
Chicken Thighs
Spread to even thickness.
(boneless)
Fish Steaks (sword,
No more than 1
tuna, salmon/boned) to 2 inches thick.
Shape meat into burgers of even
Beef, hamburgers
weight and thickness.
Beef,
Shape meat into burgers of even
cheeseburgers
weight and thickness.
Prick links with tines of fork
Sausages, uncooked
or tip of paring knife.
Panini
Brush tops and bottoms of bread
(see Sandwich Chart for
with oil before grilling.
delicious fillings)
Open-Faced
Sandwiches
Prepare desired sandwiches
(see Sandwich Chart for to a height of 1½ inches.
some great recipes)
Cooking Guide
Preparation
Grill or Griddle; Flat or
Open
Grill; Closed, Open or Flat
Grill; Closed, Open or Flat
Grill; Closed, Open or Flat
Grill; Closed, Open or Flat
Grill; Closed
Grill; Closed and Open
(with cover height
adjuster)
Grill or Griddle; Open or
Closed
Grill or Griddle; Closed
Grill or Griddle; Closed
(with adjustable hinge)
Plate and
Position Temperatures and Times
Place bacon on cold plates. Turn to 450°F. Cook until desired
doneness. Should take about 15 minutes for 1 pound of bacon
(if using the flat position).
When cooking in the Closed position, preheat to SEAR (with
450°F as the default). Put the steak(s) on the preheated lower
grill plate. Using the adjustable hinge, set the upper plate so
it is just sitting on top of the steak, but not pressing it. Sear
for 2 minutes, then the grill will revert to 450°F. Cook for 2
to 5 minutes, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
When cooking in the Open or Flat positions, preheat to
450°F. Put the steaks on the preheated grill plates. Cook for
about 4 to 6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of
the steaks and desired doneness.
When cooking in the Closed position, preheat to 400°F.
Cook for 7 to 9 minutes in the closed position, or 8 to 10
minutes per side in the flat position. (Internal temperature
should be 170˚F - juices will run clear with no signs of pink.)
When cooking in the Closed position, preheat to 400°F.
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes in the closed position, or 8 to 10
minutes per side in the flat position. (Internal temperature
should be 180˚F - juices will run clear with no signs of pink.)
400˚F, 6 to 7 ½ minutes when grilling in the closed position.
7 to 8 minutes per side in the flat position.
450°F. Put the burgers on the preheated lower grill plate.
Using the cover height adjuster, set the upper plate so it is
just sitting on top of the burgers, but not pressing them. Grill
burgers for about 5 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness and
desired doneness.
Same as above, but once burger is nearly cooked, with
about 1½ minutes remaining (it is helpful to use the timer
with this recipe), carefully open upper plate, place piece of
cheese on top of burgers, and then using the cover height
adjuster, close upper plate so that it is sitting right above the
top of the cheeseburger, not touching it. Cook until cheese is
just melted.
450°F. Put the links on the preheated grill/griddle plates -
the grill ribs are perfect for holding the links in place, and
allow for easy turning for even cooking. Grill for about 5
minutes per side in the Open position, or about 12 minutes
(turning halfway through) in the Closed position, depending on
the thickness of the sausages.
Preheat both plates to 350°F. Put the prepared sandwiches on
the preheated lower grill/griddle plate. Close the top. Allow
sandwiches to cook for about 4 to 6 minutes, depending on
thickness of sandwiches.
Preheat lower plate to 350°F; upper plate to 450°F. Put the
prepared sandwiches on the preheated lower grill/griddle plate.
Using the cover height adjuster, close upper plate until it is
sitting right above the top of the sandwich, not touching it.
Cook sandwich until cheese on top is fully melted and lightly
browned.
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Suggested Grilling
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