Several years ago I found a grilling cheat sheet in Real Simple magazine – it’s got just about anything you need to know in one easy chart. Below is my attempt to reproduce, with additions and variations I’ve discovered along the way.

How to Grill…

Beef

1-inch steaks: 8 minutes on direct heat, turn once, 4 minutes on indirect heat (medium rare)

1-inch hamburgers: 10 minutes on direct heat, turn once (medium)

sausages: 10 minutes on indirect heat, turning once

Chicken