Broiling Chart
Broiling times will be affected by the size, weight, thickness, starting
temperature and your preference of doneness. This guide is based on
meats at refrigerated temperatures.
Quantity and/or
Food
Thickness
Ground Beef
1 lb. (4 patties)
Well Done
1 /2
to
3 /4
" thick
Beef Steaks
Rare
1" thick
Medium
1 to 1
1 /2
lb.
Well Done
Rare
1
1 /2
" thick
Medium
2 to 2
1 /2
lb.
Well Done
Bacon
1 /2
lb.
(about 8 thin slices)
Pork Chops
Well Done
2 (
1 /2
" thick.)
2 (1" thick)
about 1 lb.
Lamb Chops
Medium
2 (1" thick) about
Well Done
10 to 12 oz.
Medium
2 (1
1 /2
" thick) about
Well Done
1 lb
Chicken
1 whole
2 to 2
1 /2
lbs.,
split lengthwise
4 bone-in breasts
Lobster Tails
2–4
6 to 8 oz. each
1 /4
Fish Fillets
1 /2
to
" thick
Ham Slices
1" thick
(precooked)
1 /2
" thick
This chart is only for reference. Adjust cook time according to your preference.
NOTE
• Broiling times may be affected by the size, weight, thickness, starting temperature and your preference of doneness.
This guide is based on meats at refrigerated temperatures.
NOTE
The USDA advises that consuming raw or undercooked fish, meat, or poultry can increase your risk of foodborne illness.
The USDA has indicated the following as safe minimum internal temperatures for consumption:
• Ground beef, veal, pork, or lamb: 160 °F
• Poultry: 165 °F
• Beef, veal, pork, or lamb: 145 °F
• Fish/seafood: 145°F
Rack
First Side
Second Side
Position
Time (min.)
Time (min.)
F
7~8
5-6
F
7
F
12
5-6
F
13
8-9
D
10
6-7
D
12-15
10-12
D
25
16–18
D
8
D
10
D
13
8~9
E
6
4–7
E
10
10
E
10
4-6
E
17
12-14
B
35-40
25
B
25-30
10-15
C
13–16
Do not turn
over.
E
7~8
C
10
D
7
G
F
E
D
C
B
A
Comments
Space evenly. Up to 8 patties may be broiled at once.
Steaks less than 1" thick cook through before
5
browning.
Pan frying is recommended.
Slash fat.
3
Arrange in single layer.
Slash fat.
8
Slash fat.
Brush each side with melted butter.
Broil skin-side-down first.
Cut through back of shell. Spread open. Brush with
melted butter before broiling and after half of broiling
time.
6
Handle and turn very carefully. Brush with lemon
butter before and during cooking, if desired. Preheat
broiler to increase browning.
5
Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side for 1
4
or home-cured ham.
25
HOW TO USE
Your oven has 7 rack
positions.
1 /2
" thick