Is there a listing of recommended temperatures for grilling? Like for burgers, chicken, steaks, etc.?
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I don't recall seeing such a list in the packaging material. I would NOT recommend using the Kintrex IRT0421 Non-contact IR thermometer for routinely measuring temperatures in the oven or on the grill, because if the laser reflected off one of the shiny metal grill bars, it could damage your vision. Also, the device would be measuring surface temperature, not the temperature on the inside of the steak or chicken. If you want to use it to check oven temperature,you should carefully shoot some dark, non-reflective surface inside the oven, but do not attempt to shoot the laser through a glass oven window. I don't recall seeing such a list in the packaging material. I would NOT recommend using the Kintrex IRT0421 Non-contact IR thermometer for routinely measuring temperatures in the oven or on the grill, because if the laser reflected off one of the shiny metal grill bars, it could damage your vision. Also, the device would be measuring surface temperature, not the temperature on the inside of the steak or chicken. If you want to use it to check oven temperature,you should carefully shoot some dark, non-reflective surface inside the oven, but do not attempt to shoot the laser through a glass... » Read More I don't recall seeing such a list in the packaging material. I would NOT recommend using the Kintrex IRT0421 Non-contact IR thermometer for routinely measuring temperatures in the oven or on the grill, because if the laser reflected off one of the shiny metal grill bars, it could damage your vision. Also, the device would be measuring surface temperature, not the temperature on the inside of the steak or chicken. If you want to use it to check oven temperature,you should carefully shoot some dark, non-reflective surface inside the oven, but do not attempt to shoot the laser through a glass oven window. « Show Less
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Note that this device and others like it, are only displaying an external temperature, for cooking chicken, pork etc it is recommended to cook to an internal temperature of "__" to do that you would need a basic grill or oven thermometer with the spike that can stab the food and measure internal temperatures.A quick google search found: http://whatscookingamerica.net/Information/MeatTemperatureChart.htm That webpage about halfway down lists fish, poultry, pork, and beef products to include internal temperature ranges for most levels of "done".If you point the laser at glass (for example a reptile cage, or oven window) you're only going to get surface temperature of that glass on the outside, and not temperatures beyond the glass. Note that this device and others like it, are only displaying an external temperature, for cooking chicken, pork etc it is recommended to cook to an internal temperature of "__" to do that you would need a basic grill or oven thermometer with the spike that can stab the food and measure internal temperatures.A quick google search found: http://whatscookingamerica.net/Information/MeatTemperatureChart.htm That webpage about halfway down lists fish, poultry, pork, and beef products to include internal temperature ranges for most levels of... » Read More Note that this device and others like it, are only displaying an external temperature, for cooking chicken, pork etc it is recommended to cook to an internal temperature of "__" to do that you would need a basic grill or oven thermometer with the spike that can stab the food and measure internal temperatures.A quick google search found: http://whatscookingamerica.net/Information/MeatTemperatureChart.htm That webpage about halfway down lists fish, poultry, pork, and beef products to include internal temperature ranges for most levels of "done".If you point the laser at glass (for example a reptile cage, or oven window) you're only going to get surface temperature of that glass on the outside, and not temperatures beyond the glass. « Show Less
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Per the previous answer, this is only the external temperature and for cooking you also need an internal temperature. This thermometer is mainly for industrial uses like air conditioning and so there is no guide with it that has anything to do with cooking. I use it for grilling only to get a sense of what areas of the grill are hot and cold relative to each other. You will be surprised about how much the temperature varies in one part of your grill to another and then it is helpful to shift things around. However, I still am using an internal instant read thermometer for checking the meat.
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Yes. Try the following site http://www.barbecuen.com/temp.htm#axzz2GZX0c8aW however, they only offer ranges for the grilling unit. If you are using a grill without an external thermometer, you may find a non-contact thermometer helpful to maintain a desired temperature.There are also many lists for recommended internal meat temperatures. However, if you are using the non-contact temperature on the meat itself, you will get the surface temperature which will only be an indication of the ambient temperature, and not indicative of internal temperature.
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Yes, if you use charcoal and the temp outside is around 70 degrees. I would refer you to there Aussie grill website. This link will outline how it is built and many temp/cooking options. http://www.aussiegrills.com/products_h2ocharsmkr_5030.php. You will have to click on the manual and use a PDF to read said manual. It is quality information that should help.
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No temperature gauge. At high it will get up to 500 degrees. Very happy with the grill
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About 700 to 800F using lumpwood charcoal. The temperature gauge isn't particularly accurate, so I'd recommend a supplemental electronic high temperature probe if you really want to know what the temperature is. The grill makes great high temperature grilled steaks.
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I'm not sure about max temp, or about the grill, however, I cook on mine every time with a propane stove and never have an issue. Hope this helps.
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This grill will get hot enough for anything. I grill 1 inch or thicker steaks on medium setting. Salmon on low. Not sure of BTU's,It has a cast iron smoker plate right above the burner.
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Yes. There is only one temperature setting, although I find it works just fine for burgers and turkey sausages, which is what I grill on it.
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Try taking half as long to preheat as you did before... so if you preheated for 30 minutes then try 10-15. You can always climb up to temp but if its too hot at the start then your food will burn too fast. Also, try placing on indirect heat (the cooler side of your grill). Steel will still soak up and retain the heat but at a slower rate for more control. Good luck! Enjoy!
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Yes! Setting a specific temp is impossible (a lot of tinkering with knob), a good cooked steak is possible.
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Several sites and iphone apps. WWW.SOUSVIDE.ORG for starters.The apps cover times and temps for different meats, fish and vegetables.Search for 'sousvide' in youtube and there are several videos. Other sites:Www.sousvidesupreme.com has recipes videos etc... Www.douglasbaldwin.com/sous-vide.html. Covers it all.
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This grill has a dial from low to high heat, so there is a wide range. However, the low setting is hotter than most larger grills. When I'm roasting whole eggplant for baba ghanoush, for instance, I set it at one third heat. If you want to grill at a very low heat, this might not be the right model for you. I haven't found it too hot for anything we grill.
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The heat settings are on the cord that plugs into the outside of the grill. It doesn't have temperature listings, just 1-5.
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To set your own temp you must choose CUSTOM temp. I too wish I could set the meat temps instead of the USDA recommendation of burn till tough. All germs die at 157 degrees. So if the temp of (all) your meat goes to at least 157 then you are safe.
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I've never actually taken temperature readings, but I feel it does a good job with the burgers and steaks I grill on it. I also use it for salmon patties and it does a super job on those.
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I have never cooked vegetables on the two that I have but I have fried oysters, eggs, french toast, grilled sandwiches. I would think that a steak would be good because of the high temps. You can't go wrong with this grill. The only thing I don't like and it's just me, I wish it cleaned up nicer. I would like it to stay looking new but because of the diamond surface it is a little more difficult to keep looking like I just got it out of the box. They might call that seasoning, it has no effect on how the food cooks.
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I've had my grill for a month now and have used it every weekend. Yes, the temp drops but it hasn't affected me much because grilling is all about cooking the food slowly, so be patient. I've made ribs, pulled pork, chicken wings, salmon, shrimp,veggies, etc and everything has turned out great. I keep telling my friends that an electric grill is the ONLY way to grill now...don't have to mess with charcoal and propane - LOVE IT!
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I don't remember if it was an actual 'cookbook' with recipes, but it did come with a guide to tell you what temperature settings are recommended for different types of food. You really don't need a different cookbook, because you can cook what you normally do, just be aware of the temperatures. FYI....I LOVE the NuWave PIC. Stuff never boils over anymore and I can get beautiful grill marks on my steaks indoors, anytime of the year, any time of day or night, with the cast-iron grill.