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Cooking Substitute Charts
In many cases, a recipe requires an ingredient which is not readily
available or calls for a unit of measure that is not easily recognized. The
following charts have been provided as useful guides in these situations.
Ingredient Substitutes
Recipe calls for: Use:
1 Tbsp. cornstarch 2 Tbsp. flour (thickening)
1 whole egg 2 egg yolks plus 1 Tbsp. water
1 c. whole milk 1 c. skim milk plus 2 Tbsp.
margarine or
1/2 c. evaporated milk plus
1/2 c. water
1 oz unsweetened chocolate 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder plus
1 Tbsp. margarine
1 Tbsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar plus
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter 7 Tbsp. margarine or shortening
1 c. dairy sour cream 1 Tbsp. lemon juice plus
1 c. evaporated milk
Canned Food Sizes
Sizes Contents Sizes Contents
8 oz 1 cup No. 303 2 cups
Picnic 1 3/4 cups No. 2 2 1/2 cups
No. 300 1 3/4 cups No. 3 4 cups
No. 1 tall 2 cups No. 10 12 cups
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FOOD WEIGHT FLAME TOTAL SUGGESTED SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
OR SIZE COOKING TIME AND TIPS
THICKNESS
MEATS
Pork
Chops 1/2”(1.3 cm) Med 20-40 minutes Remove excess fat from
1”(2.5cm) Med 35-60 minutes edge. Slash remaining fat at
two-inch intervals to keep
edges from curling. Grill,
turning once, and moving if
necessary. Cook well done.
Ribs Med 45-60 minutes Grill, turning occasionally.
During the last few minutes,
brush with barbeque sauce,
turning several times.
Ham Steaks 1/2” High 12-15 minutes Remove excess fat from
(fully cooked) (1.3 cm) edge. Slash remaining fat at
two-inch intervals. Grill,
turning once.
Hot Dogs Med 5-10 minutes Slit skin before cooking.
Grill, turning once.
POULTRY
Chicken
Broiler/Fryer 2-3 pounds Low or 1-1 1/2 hours Place skin side up. Grill,
Halves or (.9-1.4 kg) Med 40-60 minutes turn, and brush frequently
Quarters with melted butter,
margarine, oil, or marinade.
FISH AND
SEAFOOD
Steaks
Halibut 3/4”-1” Med 8-15 minutes Grill, turning once; brush
Salmon (1.9-2.5 cm) to High with melted butter,
Swordfish margarine, or oil to keep fish
moist.
Whole
Catfish 4-8 ounces Med 12-20 minutes (Same as for steaks)
Trout (113-227g) to High
Grill Cooking Chart
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