August 2, 2013

BBQ: How Hot is the Grill? How to Tell Without a Thermometer

Tip from Better Homes and Gardens (June, 2013):

Gauge heat on a BBQ by carefully holding your hand, palm side down, at the same height as the food that will be grilled. Count how many seconds you can hold your bare hand there:

  • High: 2 seconds
  • Medium-high: 3 seconds
  • Medium: 4 seconds
  • Medium-low, 5 seconds
  • Low, 6 seconds