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How Hot Is Your Grill Fire Recipe

	Coffeebean / All my dishes 2 years, 5 months ago On both gas and charcoal grills, the length of time you can hold your outstretched palm an inch or two above the grill grate indicates the temperature range. Servings:0	Coffeebean
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If you can stand the heat for less than one second, the grill is very hot, over 600°F.

If you can hold your hand in place for 1 to 2 seconds, the grill is considered hot, or between 400° and 500° F.

If you can withstand 3 to 4 seconds, the grill is medium, or 350° to 375° F.

If you can hold your hand in place for 5 to 7 seconds, the grill is medium low, or 325° to 350° F.

Source: "Grilling for a Crowd" by Tony Rosenfeld, "Fine Cooking", July 2007

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dugger 2 years, 5 months ago said:
Hmmm... I think I'll use my oven thermometer instead. It's a lot easier on my digits. Blisters always did bother me.. .

jasmilez 1 year, 8 months ago said:
This seems dangerous to me. I hate getting burned.

trigger 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Thank you Coffeebean for this quick reference on grill temperature
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rottman 9 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Interesting quick reference points.

My Weber seems to cook at a much slower during winter months than during summer. Quite noticably, though I'm not sure why, given that I keep the cover on both seasons. Wonder if I can detect a difference using your hand method? Will try it.

Thanks.

30458grillmasters 2 weeks, 2 days ago said:
This is the way the 30458 Grill Masters do it and have always and will always do it.

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