Broiling guide for 27 ″ ovens (on some models)
The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature and your preference for doneness will affect broiling times. This guide is based on meats at refrigerator temperature.
†The U.S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F means some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)
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Ground Beef | 1 lb. (4 patties) | C | 10 | 7 | Space evenly. Up to 8 patties take |
Well Done | 1/2 to 3/4″ thick |
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Beef Steaks | 1″ thick |
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| Steaks less than 1″ thick cook |
Rare† | C | 6 | 5 | ||
Medium | 1 to 11⁄2 lbs. | C | 8 | 6 | through before browning. Pan |
Well Done |
| C | 12 | 11 | frying is recommended. |
Rare† | 11⁄2″ thick | C | 10 | Slash fat. | |
Medium | 2 to 21⁄2 lbs. | C | 15 |
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Well Done |
| C | 25 |
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Chicken | 1 whole | A | 35 | Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes | |
| 2 to 21⁄2 lbs., |
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| Brush each side with melted butter. |
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Lobster Tails | B | Do not | Cut through back of shell. Spread | ||
| 6 to 8 oz. each |
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Fish Fillets | 1/4 to 1/2″ thick | C | 5 | 5 | Handle and turn very carefully. |
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| Preheat broiler to increase browning. |
Ham Slices | 1″ thick | B | 8 | 8 | Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side |
(precooked) |
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Pork Chops | 2 (1/2″ thick) | C | 10 | 10 | Slash fat. |
Well Done | 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. | B | 13 | 13 |
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Lamb Chops | 2 (1″ thick) |
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Medium | C | 10 | 9 | Slash fat. | |
Well Done | about 10 to 12 oz. | C | 12 | 10 |
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Medium | 2 (11⁄2″ thick) | C | 14 | 12 |
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Well Done | about 1 lb. | B | 17 |
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