Proper Grill Cooking Time and Temperature

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Select time and temperature according to steak/chop thickness. As a rule, thicker steaks/chops require lower heat. Thinner steaks require hotter heat.

Steak Thickness	Ideal Grill Temperature	Heat Indicators	Surface Temperature
1/2-inch thick	Medium-Hot Coals barely covered with ash	3 second hand count	425° to 450°F
3/4 to 1-inch thick	Medium Coals light layer of gray ash	4 second hand count	360° to 400°F
1 1/4inches thick	Medium-Low Coals thick layer of gray ash	5 second hand count	325° to 350°F

Temperatures Related to Degree of Doneness:

	Remove Final Cooked from Grill	Final Cooked Temperature*
Rare Medium-Rare Medium Well Done	130 / 135°F 140°F 155°F 165°F	135 to 140°F 145°F for steaks 160°F for pork cuts 170°F

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