Hand Count Method for Grilling Temperatures 
How do you know how hot your grill is without using a thermometer?
Use the Hand Count Method -
Hold your hand at grilling height over the coals. Count the number of seconds you can hold you hand there before the heat forces you to move it.
- 2 seconds, hot coals: 400 - 450 F degrees
- 4 seconds, medium coals: 350 - 375 F degrees
- 5 seconds, low coals: 300 - 325 F degrees
Hi Jill,
Brilliant! I’ve learnt new thing today! The hand count method. I like to char food and always do so, with my friends and colleagues. I will tell them your hand-count method! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for stopping by.
A great method – The same advice can be found in the Boy Scouts' Handbook. I remember using this method as a youg kid when camping.