Hamilton Beach 840058500 - Manual (Page 5)

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The following recipes are from Grilling For Dummies ® by Marie
Rama and John Mariani. Copyright© 1998 IDG Books Worldwide,
Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduced here by permission of the
publisher. ...For Dummies is a registered trademark of IDG Books
Worldwide, Inc.
Basic Burger and “Vary It” Ideas
Grilled Steak 101
Texas Beef Barbecue
Spicy Chili Chicken Wings
Basic Burger
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Grilling time: 22-28 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
1 1 ⁄ 2 pounds ground chuck
1 ⁄
4
teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon pepper
4 hamburger buns
1. Combine the ground chuck, salt, and pepper in a medium
mixing bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly, using your hands.
Shape the mixture into four patties, each
3 ⁄ 4 inch thick in the
center and at the edges. (Even thickness ensures even
cooking and prevents the edges from drying out before
the center is cooked.)
2. Place the patties on grill. Grill for 11 to 14 minutes per
side, turning once. (According to the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, all ground meat should be cooked to at least
medium doneness - 160 degrees - or until the center of
the patty is no longer pink.) Make a small incision in the
center of each patty to determine doneness.
Recipes
NOTE: If your grill has a variable heat power cord, available on
selected models, use the High setting for these recipes.
Grilling Guidelines
Indicates preparation and
grilling times.
• Grilling Times: Recipe cooking times are estimates. Cooking time
will vary based on the temperature of the grill, the surrounding air,
and the food itself. Watch food carefully while grilling and adjust
the cooking time as necessary.
• Marinating Tips: Never marinate foods in metal containers for
extended lengths of time (2-plus hours). The acids in foods can
react with metal, causing an unpleasant taste. Instead, use glass,
ceramic, or plastic bag containers for marinating.
• Meat Safety Tip: To reduce the risk of spoiling, store meat in the
refrigerator until you’re ready to cook. Never thaw or marinate meat
at room temperature, especially in warm climates.
• Never use leftover marinade as a finishing sauce on cooked foods.
The leftover marinade must first be boiled for one to two minutes to
kill any bacteria from the raw food that was marinated.
• Although some cookbooks may say to bring your food to room
temperature before cooking, with few exceptions, we don’t
recommend this tip for grilled foods. If the temperature is in the
80s or 90s, foods can spoil quickly.
• Always read all safety information.