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FIESTA BBQ's

The cooking times and temperatures outlined in this chart are guidelines only and may vary based on cooking conditions and the actual barbeque.

Low = 300ºF

Medium = 450ºF

High = 650ºF

FOOD

SETTING

COOKING TIME

BEEF

Hamburger 3/4” thick

Medium

Medium: 8 to 10 minutes
Well Done: 10 to 15 minutes

Frozen Patties

Low to Medium

Medium: 12 to 14 minutes

Steak 1” Thick

Medium

Rare: 3 to 6 minutes
Medium: 6 to 9 minutes
Well Done: 9 to 12 minutes

Roast

Low

Rare: 12 to 15 minutes/lb
Medium: 15 to 20 minutes/lb
Well Done: 20 to 25 minutes/lb

PORK

Chops 1/2”

Medium

Medium: 8 to 10 minutes
Well Done: 15 to 20 minutes

Ribs (3-4 lb)

Low to Medium (indirect)

45 to 90 minutes

Roast (3-5 lb)

Low to Medium

Well Done: 18 to 23 minutes/lb

LAMB

Chops 1/2”

Medium

6 to 12 minutes

POULTRY

Chicken
(2 1/2 - 3 1/2 lb)

Low (with rotisserie burner)

75 to 90 minutes

Turkey/Chicken (2-5 lb)

Medium/Low

30 minutes/lb

Chicken-halved/quartered

Low

25 to 30 minutes

Chicken Breast (6 oz)

Medium (direct)

8 to 12 minutes

Boneless Chicken Breasts
(halves)

Medium

10 to 12 minutes

SEAFOOD

Fillets 6-8 oz

Medium to Hot

8 to 12 minutes

Steaks 1” thick

Medium to Hot

Well done: 10 to 15 minutes

Shrimp large or jumbo

Low to Medium

8 to 12 minutes

General Guidelines: * if fish is frozen, brush with oil & double grilling time.

VEGETABLES

(wrap vegetables in foil)
Baking Potato, whole

Medium

25 to 30 minutes

Corn, whole*
*Remove outer husks and soak in water prior to grilling

Low to Medium

15 to 20 minutes

Zucchini, halved

Medium

6 to 10 minutes

**The higher the water content or density of the vegetables you are cooking,
the longer the cooking time.

 

 
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