ge.comBroiling GuideThe oven and broiler comportment doorsmust be closedduring broiling,_! Alwags use a broiler pan and grid. It isdesigned to minimize smoking andspattering bg trapping juices in theshielded lower part of the pan._{!For steaks and chops, slash fat evenlgaround the outside edges of the meat. Toslash, cut crosswise through the outer fatsurface just to the edge of the meat. Usetongs to turn the meat over to preventpiercing the meat and losing juices.If desired,marinate meats or chickenbefore broiling.Or brush with barbecuesauce last 5 to 10 minutes onlg._{_When arranging the food an the pan, donot let fattg edges hang over the sidesbecause dripping fat could soil the oven._{_The broiler compartment does not need tobe preheated. However,for verg thin foods,or to increase browning, preheat if desired.i_ Frozen steaks can be broiled bg positioningthe shelf at the next lowest shelf positionand increasing the cooking time given inthis guide 11/2times per side.The size, weight, thickness,starting temperature and Foodyour preference of donenesswill affect broiling times. This Baconguide is based on meats at Ground Beefrefrigerator temperature. Well Donef The US Deportment of Agriculturesags "Rare beef is popular, but gou Beef Steaksshould know that cooking it to onlg Rarer140°F means some food poisoning Hediumorganisms meg survive." fSource: Well DoneSafe Food Book, Your KitchenG_ USDA R_z June 1985)The oven has 5 shelf positionsRaretHediumWell DoneChickenLobster TailsFish FilletsHam Slices(precooked}Pork ChopsWell DoneLamb ChopsHediumWell DoneHediumWell DoneWienersSimilar PrecookedSausages,BratwurstQuantitg end/ Shelf* First Sideor Thickness Position Time(min.)1/2 Ib C(about 8 thin slices)1 Ib (4 patties) C1/2 to 3/8" thick1"thicki to lY_ IbslY," thick2 to 21/2Ibsi whole2 to 2W Ibs,split lengthwise4 bonedn breasts2-46 to 80Z each1 Ib, fillets1/4 to I/2" thickccBccBBBAC1091213io12-152530-3525-3013-16i" thick B 8i/2" thick B 62 (i/2" thick) B 102 (1" thick) about i Ib B 132 (1" thick) about10 to 12 oz2 (1Vz" thick)about 1 Ibi Ib pkg (io}BBBBC8I01017Second SideTime (min.)7-1075-68-96-710-1216-181510-15DO nottu[novel:864-59-124-7i04-612-141-2CommentsArrange in single lage_:Space evenly Up to8 patties take aboutthe same timeSteaks less than 1" thickcook through beforebrowning Pan frging isrecommendedSlash fatBrush each side withmelted butter Broilskin-side-down firstCut through back ofshell Spread open Bruswith melted butter befonbroiling and after halfof broiling timeHandle and turn vergcarefully Brush withlemon butter beforeand during cooking, ifdesired Preheat broilerto increase browningSlash fatSlash fatif desired, split sausagesin half lengthwise; cutinto 5_ to 6dnch pieces*see illustration for description of shelf positionsmqiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ii:ii ii!i!i!i!i!i!l :,,illi: ii,<iiiiiii!_:_i_iiii@iq1:1_# it'1wOi,,,i-O