OPERATION
31
Recommended
Broiling
Guide
The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature,
and your preference of doneness will affect broiling times.
This guide is based on meats at refrigerator temperature.
For best results when broiling, use a pan designed for
broiling.
Ground
Beef
1 lb. (4 patties)
Well done
1/2 to 3/4" thick
Beef Steaks
Rare
Medium
Well done
Rare
Medium
Well done
Chicken
Lobster
Tails
Fish Fillets
Ham Slices
(precooked)
Pork Chops
Well done
Lamb
Chops
Medium
Well done
Medium
Well done
1" thick
1 to 11/2 Ibs.
11/2" thick
2 to 21/2 Ibs.
1 whole cut up
2 to 21/2 Ibs., split
lengthwise
2 Breasts
2-4
10 to 12 oz. each
1/4 to 1/2" thick
1/2" thick
1 (1/2" thick)
2 (1" thick)
about
1 lb.
2 (1" thick) about
10 to 12 oz.
2 (11/2" thick)
about
1 lb.
Salmon
2 (1" thick)
Steaks
4 (1" thick)
about
1 lb.
6-8
3-4
4-5
5-6
8
9
10
10
8-10
5
4-5
7
7
4-5
5-6
9
10
6
7
2-3
2-3
3-4
3-4
4-5
5-6
4-6
3-5
2-3
2-3
3-5
2-4
2-3
3-4
4-5
5-6
3-5
3-5
4
4
3
3
3
I:1
4
3
3
m
4-7
4-5
4-7
6
10
10-12
12
14-16
8-9
14
6
6-8
5-6
9-10
6
8
10
12
8
9
2-3
3-4
5-6
6-8
4-6
3-5
Do not
turn over
3-4
2-4
4
3-4
4-5
6-8
5-6
• This guide is only for reference. Adjust cook time according to your preference.
Space
evenly. Up to 8
patties
may be broiled
at
once.
Steaks
less than 1" thick
cook through
before
browning.
Pan frying
is
recommended.
Slash fat.
Broil skin-side-down
first.
Cut through
back of shell.
Spread
open. Brush with
melted butter before
broiling
and after half of
broiling
time.
Handle and turn very
carefully.
Brush with
lemon butter before and
during
cooking,
if desired.
Increase
time 5 to 10
minutes
per side for 11/2"
thick or home-cured
ham.
Grease
pan. Brush
steaks
with melted
butter.