Broiling Tips; Broiling Chart - Maytag Self-Cleaning Electric Range Owner's Manual

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BROILING TIPS

Broiling is used for tender cuts of meat or marinated
meats, poultry, fish and some fruits and vegetables. The
food is placed directly under the broil element.
Cooking time is determined by the desired degree of
doneness and the distance between the food and the
element.
S For best results, steaks and chops should be at least
3/4-inch thick. Thinner cuts should be pan broiled.
S Before broiling, trim excess fat to prevent excessive
spattering or smoking. Cut slashes in the outer edges
of the fat to prevent curling during cooking.
S Season meat after cooking. Salt tends to draw juices
out of the meat and delay browning.
S Preheat broil element 3 minutes for optimum browning.
S Use a broiler pan with an insert designed to drain
excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface.
This is to prevent spatters and smoke.
S For a brown exterior and rare interior, meat should be
close to the broil element. For well-done meat, place
the broiler pan farther from the element.
S Increasing the distance between the meat and the broil
element will help reduce spattering and smoking.
TYPE OF MEAT
BACON
BEEF STEAKS
1-inch thick
CHICKEN
Pieces
FISH
Fillets
Steaks, 1-inch thick
GROUND BEEF PATTIES
3/4-inch thick
HAM SLICE, precooked
1/2-inch thick
PORK CHOPS
1-inch thick
* The top rack position is position #5.
** Broiling times are approximate and may vary depending on the meat.
ABOUT COOKING
S When broiling in an electric oven, the door should be
S Select Lo Broil for longer cooking foods such as
S Foods that require turning should be turned only once

BROILING CHART

RACK POSITION*
#4
#4
#4
#3 or #4
#4
#4
#4
#4
#4
opened to the broil stop position (opened about
4-inches).
chicken pieces.
during broiling. Turn after half the recommended
cooking time.
DONENESS
Well Done
Medium
Well Done
Well Done
Flaky
Flaky
Well Done
Warm
Well Done
TOTAL COOK TIME
(MINUTES)**
6 to 10 min.
15 to 18 min.
19 to 23 min.
LO BROIL
30 to 45 min.
8 to 12 min.
10 to 15 min.
15 to 18 min.
8 to 12 min.
22 to 26 min.