Viking VGBQ53624 Use and Care Manual - Page 10

Cooking Tips Operation Food BEEF Hamburgers STEAKS Total Special instructions Weight or Control suggested and tips thickness setting cooking time* 1/2" (1.3 cm) - Med 3/4" (1.9 cm) 8 - 15 min. Grill, turning once when juices rise to the surface. We suggest that ground chuck be used for hamburgers, as it will give you a juicier hamburger. Do not leave hamburgers unattended since a flare-up could occur quickly. Rib, club, sirloin, t-bone, porterhouse Rare 140˚F/60˚C 1" (2.5 cm) - High 8 - 12 min. 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) Med-High 11 - 16 min. Medium 160˚F/71˚C 1" (2.5 cm) - Med 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) Med 10 - 12 min. 16 - 25 min. Remove excess fat from edge. Slash remaining fat at 2" intervals to keep edges from curling. Grill, turning once Remove surface fat and fatty tissue. Fold over thin end to form uniformly thick piece. Bind with string. Grill, turning as needed to brown evenly. Brush often with melted margarine or oil. Well-done 170˚F/77˚C Tenderloin POULTRY 1" (2.5 cm) - Med-High 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) Med-High 5 lbs (0.3 kg) 20 - 30 min. 25 - 35 min. 30 - 40 min. Chicken halves or quarters PORK 2 lbs (0.9 kg) - Med-High 1 - 1-1/2 hours 3 lbs (1.4 kg) 40 - 60 min. Place skin side up. Grill, turning and brushing frequently with melted butter or oil. Chops 1/2" (1.3 cm) - Med 1" (2.5 cm) Med 20 - 40 min. 35 - 60 min. Remove excess fat from edge. Slash remaining fat at 2" intervals to keep edge from curling. Grill, turning once, and moving if necessary Ribs Ham steaks Hot dogs Fish Steaks Halibut Salmon Swordfish Whole Catfish Trout Vegetables Carrots Onions Potatoes Med 45 - 60 min. 1/2" (1.3 cm) Med-High 12 - 15 min. Med 5 - 10 min. Grill, turning occasionally. During last few minutes brush with BBQ sauce, turn several times. Remove excess fat from edge. Slash remaining fat at 2" intervals. Grill, turning once. Slit skin before cooking. Grill, turning once. 3/4" - 1" Med-High 5 - 10 min. (0.9 - 1.4 kg) Grill, turning once. Brush with melted butter, oil, or marinade to keep fish moist. Med-High 4 - 8 ounces 10 - 12 min. (110 - 230 g) Grill, turning once. Brush with melted butter, oil, or marinade to keep fish moist. Whole Whole Whole Med-Low 35 - 40 min. Low 20 min. Low 45 - 50 min. Scrub, don't peel. Wrap in foil and lay directly on grill grate. Butter, wrap in foil. Turn often. Oil, wrap in foil. Turn often. Zucchini, squash Sliced (halves Med or quarters) 30 min. Butter lightly prevent sticking. *These times are recommendations only. Variations in cuts of meats and personal taste may alter cooking times. Use your discretion when grilling. 10