HomeTechniquesBroiling
Difficulty

Intermediate

Time

8 min

Category

Dry Heat Methods

Equipment Needed

  • broiler pan or rack
  • oven
  • tongs

Ingredients

  • food to broil
  • oil
  • salt
  • pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Position oven rack 4-6 inches from broiler element
  2. Preheat broiler for 5 minutes
  3. Place food on broiler pan
  4. Place under hot broiler
  5. Broil for 3-5 minutes - watch carefully
  6. Food should brown and cook through
  7. Don't walk away - broiler cooks fast
  8. Remove with tongs

Professional Tips

  • Broiler is very hot - keep door open/use tongs
  • Cook time is short - watch constantly
  • For thicker foods, start broiling and finish in oven
  • Pat food dry for better browning
  • Works great for finishing dishes

What to Make

  • finishing dishes
  • quick cooking
  • melting cheese
  • browning toppings