Grill Cooking Times: 71+ Foods
Grill temperature control matters more than cook time. A thick ribeye over screaming-hot coals (500F+) needs 4-5 minutes per side. The same steak over medium heat (350F) takes 7-8 minutes per side and develops less crust. For chicken, indirect heat (not directly over flames) prevents charred-outside-raw-inside results. Always let the grill preheat 10-15 minutes with the lid closed before adding food.
Grill Cook Times Chart
| Food ▲ | Temp ? | Time | Safe Temp ? | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asparagus | 400°F | 5-8 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Baby Back Ribs | 225°F | 3-5 hrs | 145°F | Pork |
| Beef Back Ribs | 225°F | 4-6 hrs | 145°F | Beef |
| Beef Brisket | 225°F | 10-16 hrs | 145°F | Beef |
| Beef Kabobs | 400°F | 8-12 min | 145°F | Beef |
| Bell Peppers | 400°F | 8-12 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Bone-In Chicken Breast | 375°F | 8-12 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Bone-In Chicken Thighs | 400°F | 7-9 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Bone-In Pork Chops | 400°F | 6-8 min | 145°F | Pork |
| Boneless Leg of Lamb | 400°F | 20-30 min | 145°F | lamb |
| Bratwurst | 400°F | 15-20 min | 160°F | Pork |
| Calamari | 450°F | 1-2 min | 145°F | Seafood |
| Chicken Breast | 400°F | 6-8 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Chicken Leg Quarters | 375°F | 30-40 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Chicken Legs (Drumsticks) | 375°F | 25-35 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Chicken Sausage | 400°F | 6-10 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Chicken Thighs | 400°F | 6-8 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Chicken Wings | 375°F | 20-30 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Corn (Grilled) | 400°F | 10-15 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Corn on the Cob | 400°F | 10-15 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Cornish Hen | 375°F | 30-45 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Country Style Ribs | 300°F | 1-1.5 hrs | 145°F | Pork |
| Eggplant (Grilled) | 400°F | 3-5 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Filet Mignon | 450°F | 5-7 min | 145°F | Beef |
| Flank Steak | 450°F | 4-6 min | 145°F | Beef |
| Flat Iron Steak | 450°F | 4-6 min | 145°F | Beef |
| Frozen Burgers | 375°F | 7-10 min | 160°F | Frozen Foods |
| Ground Beef Burgers | 400°F | 4-5 min | 160°F | Beef |
| Ground Chicken | 400°F | 5-7 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Ground Lamb | 400°F | 4-6 min | 160°F | lamb |
| Ground Turkey | 400°F | 5-7 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Halibut | 400°F | 4-6 min | 145°F | Seafood |
| Ham Steak | 400°F | 3-5 min | 145°F | Pork |
| Hot Dogs | 400°F | 5-8 min | 165°F | Prepared Dishes |
| Italian Sausage | 400°F | 15-20 min | 160°F | Pork |
| Lamb Burgers | 400°F | 4-6 min | 160°F | lamb |
| Lamb Chops | 450°F | 3-5 min | 145°F | Beef |
| Lamb Chops (Loin) | 450°F | 3-5 min | 145°F | lamb |
| Lamb Chops (Rib) | 450°F | 2-4 min | 145°F | lamb |
| Lamb Kabobs | 400°F | 8-12 min | 145°F | lamb |
| Lobster Tail | 400°F | 5-8 min | 145°F | Seafood |
| London Broil | 450°F | 5-7 min | 145°F | Beef |
| Mahi-Mahi | 400°F | 3-5 min | 145°F | Seafood |
| Mushrooms | 400°F | 4-6 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| New York Strip Steak | 450°F | 4-6 min | 145°F | Beef |
| Paneer (Grilled) | 400°F | 3-4 min | n/a | Indian Foods |
| Pork Chops | 400°F | 5-7 min | 145°F | Pork |
| Pork Kabobs | 400°F | 10-14 min | 145°F | Pork |
| Pork Loin Roast | 350°F | 1-1.5 hrs | 145°F | Pork |
| Pork Shoulder (Pork Butt) | 225°F | 9-16 hrs | 145°F | Pork |
| Pork Tenderloin | 400°F | 15-25 min | 145°F | Pork |
| Quail | 400°F | 4-6 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Rack of Lamb | 400°F | 15-25 min | 145°F | lamb |
| Ribeye Steak | 450°F | 4-6 min | 145°F | Beef |
| Salmon Fillet | 400°F | 4-6 min | 145°F | Seafood |
| Sea Scallops | 450°F | 2-3 min | 145°F | Seafood |
| Shrimp | 400°F | 2-3 min | 145°F | Seafood |
| Sirloin Steak | 450°F | 4-6 min | 145°F | Beef |
| Skirt Steak | 450°F | 2-4 min | 145°F | Beef |
| Spare Ribs | 225°F | 5-6 hrs | 145°F | Pork |
| St. Louis Style Ribs | 225°F | 4.5-6 hrs | 145°F | Pork |
| Swordfish | 450°F | 4-6 min | 145°F | Seafood |
| T-Bone Steak | 450°F | 5-7 min | 145°F | Beef |
| Tri-Tip | 400°F | 20-30 min | 145°F | Beef |
| Tuna Steak | 450°F | 2-3 min | 145°F | Seafood |
| Turkey Legs | 300°F | 1.5-2 hrs | 165°F | Poultry |
| Veal Chops | 400°F | 4-6 min | 145°F | Beef |
| Whole Chicken | 350°F | 1-1.5 hrs | 165°F | Poultry |
| Whole Salmon | 400°F | 15-25 min | 145°F | Seafood |
| Zucchini | 400°F | 3-5 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Zucchini (Grilled) | 400°F | 3-5 min | n/a | Vegetables |
Showing 71 foods. Click column headers to sort. Times are for standard portions at the recommended temperature.
Browse Grill Times by Category
Poultry (14)
Chicken Breast
6-8 minChicken Thighs
6-8 minChicken Wings
20-30 minWhole Chicken
1-1.5 hrsChicken Legs (Drumsticks)
25-35 minBone-In Chicken Breast
8-12 minBone-In Chicken Thighs
7-9 minChicken Leg Quarters
30-40 minGround Chicken
5-7 minChicken Sausage
6-10 minTurkey Legs
1.5-2 hrsGround Turkey
5-7 minCornish Hen
30-45 minQuail
4-6 minSeafood (10)
Beef (16)
Ribeye Steak
4-6 minGround Beef Burgers
4-5 minLamb Chops
3-5 minSirloin Steak
4-6 minFilet Mignon
5-7 minNew York Strip Steak
4-6 minT-Bone Steak
5-7 minFlank Steak
4-6 minSkirt Steak
2-4 minFlat Iron Steak
4-6 minBeef Brisket
10-16 hrsBeef Back Ribs
4-6 hrsBeef Kabobs
8-12 minLondon Broil
5-7 minTri-Tip
20-30 minVeal Chops
4-6 minPork (13)
Vegetables (8)
Prepared Dishes (1)
lamb (7)
Frozen Foods (1)
Indian Foods (1)
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