I'm not sure I've ever shared this with you, but..

...it occurred to me you may not know this. I am about to grill my tequila and jalape�o pepper chicken and the recipe calls for medium heat. So, to determine the approximate temperature of a charcoal-fired grill, you just put your hand close to the cooking surface. If you can hold your hand about where the meat will be, you can use the following guidelines.

One Second (or less) - Very Hot Fire, about 600 degrees (or higher)

Two Seconds - Hot Fire, about 500 to 650 degrees

Three Seconds - Medium Hot Fire, about 450 to 550 degrees

Four Seconds - Medium Fire, about 400 to 500 degrees

Five Seconds - Low Medium Fire, about 300 to 400 degrees

Six Seconds (or more) - Very Low Fire, about 300 degrees (or less)

These are rough estimates and can vary depending upon where your hand is placed. For example, there may be more heat in one location than another. 'Nough said!