Cooking under direct heat from above, often in an oven or, if in a restaurant, a salamander. Synonymous with UK/AU term "grilling".
Questions tagged [broiling]
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Can You Blowtorch A Pig Skin to Make it Crispy?
I like to try this recipe here.
http://panlasangpinoy.com/2014/01/11/crispy-oven-broiled-liempo/
Liempo means Pork Belly in our country. Anyway, my oven is a simple gas oven with no broiler option. It doesn't have a heat on top or slot at the…

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Convert grill recipe to broiler and/or oven
I have a recipe that requires a grill. Its for pizza and specifically I am supposed to:
Set the pizza on the grill and close
the lid. Turn grill to medium high and
cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until
cooked through. Turn to medium for a
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Which method of preparation would produce a more tender and juicier steak, grilling or broiling?
I do not have an outdoor grill but would like to make steak. I just bought a grill pan, and I have an electric oven with a broiler setting. Between these two methods which would produce the more tender and juicier steak if I have an already tender…

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What is the difference between Grills, Barbecues, Broiling e.t.c.?
Possible Duplicate:
Translating cooking terms between US / UK / AU / CA / NZ
What is the difference between Grills, Barbecues, Broiling e.t.c.?
Note: I plan to post my own answer, but you're welcome to post yours.

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How to broil a rack of goat ribs
It's football playoff time, and I have two racks of goat ribs. My cooking plan is to wrap the ribs in foil and broil them. Any recommendations about what to do with them first, and what to put in the foil with them?

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Broiler vs. second baking steel?
How are the results in pizza baking different between one baking steel using a broiler, versus baking the pizza on a lower steel with a second steel on a higher rack? Is one easier to control (less likely to burn the cheese or crust)? Does a…

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Is there a way to harden soft braised carrots?
After placing meat on a bed of veg and braising in a wine/stock mixture for a few hours, the carrots taste great, but they don't have a nice texture.
How do I harden the soft mushy carrots after a slow braise?
I don't think frying them would help,…

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convection microwave that also broils
How do convection microwaves that also broil work? I am researching (SharpR1874 and Sharp R1881LSY) such ovens that boast a broil feature. One clearly states it has an element in the top, the other never does say, only convection heating…

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What does "heat the oven to broil" mean?
This recipe states:
Heat the oven to broil and arrange a rack in the middle.
Then later:
Broil the salmon on the baking sheet ... about 10 to 12 minutes.
I don't understand what this means. What does "heat the oven to broil" mean? It definitely…

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Why does broiled and roasted salmon give these different results?
I ordered roasted and broiled(grilled) salmon form the restuarant and noticed both products tasted quite different. I don't have a great digestive system but noticed that the roasted salmon agreed with me more than the broiled salmon. I want to…

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How to get that crispy skin on a roasted turkey or chicken
I love making roast chicken, but I don't seem to be able to get the skin to crisp to that nice mahogany color, like this:
Some of the things I have tried:
butterfly and roast at 500 (Alton Brown method)
pat dry and brush with oil before roasting…

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Scary moments - what temperature for broiling?
I have a significant problem - our broiler is flat out dangerous. The oven/broiler came with our house. Every single thing we've put under it has been burnt (it says it's 550, but I think it could be far hotter). A few minutes ago I put lobster mac…

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How to achieve a good char on cooked and shredded chicken?
I happened to be at the grocery store just as they marked down that day's rotisserie chicken. I planned to use chicken breasts for tomorrow's Sesame Noodles with Shredded Chicken, but at that price it was hard to turn down rotisserie chicken. So now…

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Broil pork chops before roasting?
I've had great success preparing chicken using variations of the following procedure:
Arrange chicken pieces in a roasting pan with a lid
Add other flavorings (whatever I have on hand or am in the mood for)
Roast covered for 30 min at 425 F
Uncover…

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Thawing and Broiling Steak
I just got home from work and feel like broiling a steak. Unfortunately, the steak I have is still frozen (I forgot to stick it in the fridge to thaw overday). About how long should I leave it out to thaw before attempting cooking? Should I keep it…

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