Recommended broiling guide
The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature, and your doneness preference will affect broiling times.
This guide is based on meats at refrigerator temperature.
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Ground | 1 lb. (4 patties) |
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Rare | 1˝ thick | 7 | B | 8 | Cook through before | ||
Medium | 7 | B | 10 | browning. | |||
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Rare | 1½˝ thick | 6 | A | 14 | recommended. | ||
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Chicken | 2 to 2½ lbs., | 4 | A | Broil | |||
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Fish fillets | ¼ to ½˝ thick | 6 | A | carefully. Brush with | |||
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Ham slices | ½˝ thick | 6 | A | Increase time 5 to 10 | |||
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Pork chops | 2 (½˝ thick) | 6 | A | 7 |
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Medium | 2 (1½˝ thick) | 6 | A | 11 | 9 |
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Salmon | 2 (1˝ thick) | 7 | B | 8 | Grease pan. Brush steaks | ||
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43_ Operating the oven