Gill Temperature - Judging

Place your open palm about 4 to 5 inches over the coals. The length of time you can hold it there is a perfect judge of the grill temperature.

2 to 3 seconds is high – at least 450 deg. or more.

4 to 5 seconds is med-high – 400 deg. (Between 375 – 450)

6 to 7 seconds is medium – 350 deg (Between 325 -375)

8 to 9 seconds is low - 300 deg (Really to cool to grill

11 to 15 seconds - 250 deg. (Good for long term smoking)