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8/28/2008 6:58:58 PM
8/28/2008 6:58:58 PM
Email Hen House Market - Butcher block - Cooking techniques
Cooking Techniques - Beef
Charcoal Grilling
Beef Cut
Thickness/Weight
Approximate Total Cooking Time*
Ribeye Steak
3/4 inch
1 inch
1-1/2 inches
1 inch
1-1/2 inches
6 to 8 minutes
11 to 14 minutes
17 to 22 minutes (covered)
11 to 14 minutes
17 to 22 minutes (covered)
Rib Steak, small end
3/4 inch
1 inch
1-1/2 inches
1 inch
1-1/2 inches
6 to 8 minutes
9 to 12 minutes
22 to 27 minutes (covered)
9 to 12 minutes
22 to 27 minutes (covered)
Porterhouse/T-Bone Steak
3/4 inch
1 inch
1-1/2 inches
1 inch
1-1/2 inches
10 to 12 minutes
14 to 16 minutes
20 to 24 minutes (covered)
14 to 16 minutes
20 to 24 minutes (covered)
Top Loin Strip Steak, boneless
3/4 inch
1 inch
1 inch
10 to 12 minutes
15 to 18 minutes
15 to 18 minutes
Tenderloin Steak
1 inch
1-1/2 inches
1-1/2 inches
13 to 15 minutes
14 to 16 minutes (covered)
14 to 16 minutes (covered)
Top Sirloin Steak, boneless
3/4 inch
1 inch
1-1/2 inches
2 inches
1 inch
1-1/2 inches
2 inches
13 to 16 minutes
17 to 21 minutes
22 to 26 minutes (covered)
28 to 33 minutes (covered)
17 to 21 minutes
22 to 26 minutes (covered)
28 to 33 minutes (covered)
Flank Steak (marinate)
1-1/2 to 2 pounds
17 to 21 minutes
Skirt Steak (marinate)
1-1/2 pounds
(4 to 6 inch portions)
(4 to 6 inch portions)
10 to 13 minutes
Top Round Steak (marinate)
Recommend cooking to
medium rare (145°F) doneness only.
Recommend cooking to
medium rare (145°F) doneness only.
3/4 inch
1 inch
1-1/2 inches
1 inch
1-1/2 inches
8 to 9 minutes
16 to 18 minutes
25 to 28 minutes (covered)
16 to 18 minutes
25 to 28 minutes (covered)
Chuck Shoulder Steak, boneless (marinate)
3/4 inch
1 inch
1 inch
14 to 17 minutes
16 to 20 minutes
16 to 20 minutes
Chuck Top Blade Steak, boneless
1 inch
18 to 22 minutes
Ground Beef Patties
Cook to medium (160 degrees
Fahrenheit) doneness;
see Determining Doneness
Cook to medium (160 degrees
Fahrenheit) doneness;
see Determining Doneness
1/2 x 4 inches (4 oz)
3/4 x 4 inches
(4 per 1-1/2 pounds)
3/4 x 4 inches
(4 per 1-1/2 pounds)
11 to 13 minutes
13 to 15 minutes
13 to 15 minutes
* (medium rare to medium doneness)
All cooking times are based on beef removed directly from refrigerator.
All cooking times are based on medium, ash-covered coals.
All cuts are grilled uncovered, unless covered is specified.
All cooking times are based on beef removed directly from refrigerator.
All cooking times are based on medium, ash-covered coals.
All cuts are grilled uncovered, unless covered is specified.

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