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.How Hot is the Fire? Measure it by Hand

Source of Recipe

From "The Barbecue Bible" by Steven Raichlen


Recipe Introduction

In "The Barbecue Bible," Steven Raichlen recommends the "Mississippi Test" for those who don't have grill thermometers. Hold your hand about 6 inches above the coals or gas fire and count, "One Mississippi, Two Mississippi," etc., until the heat causes you to pull away. The number of seconds you can hold your hand above the heat roughly corresponds to these temperatures:

List of Ingredients

• High heat (650° F) = 1 to 2 seconds

• Medium-high (400° to 450° F) = 4 to 5 seconds

• Medium (350° F) = 6 to 7 seconds

• Medium-low (300° F) = 8 to 10 seconds

• Low (250° to 275° F) = 12 to 15 second




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