Broiling is the method of exposing food to direct heat. Food placed in a special broiling pan in your oven’s broiler is subjected to 550-degree heat. This high temperature gives the same quick sear as a grill to your beef, chicken, salmon and even vegetables.
Broiling is different than baking, where the food is surrounded by hot air and cooks slower. Some chefs recommend a two-step process of baking then broiling, to keep a protein like chicken moist.
You can also cook vegetables under the broiler. Choose varieties that can also be eaten and enjoyed raw, like peppers and onions. At Colony Diner, we use many different cooking methods to bring out the flavors of our fresh ingredients. From broiled scrod to baked chicken, we have something on the menu for everyone. If you haven’t uncovered the grill for spring quite yet, gather the family and visit our Wallingford restaurant today!
During the winter months in New England, many people store their grills away and cook indoors. When you tire of cooking dinner on the stovetop or baking in the oven, there is another option: Broiling. A similar method to outdoor cooking, broiling meat and seafood can give you the same great taste as the grill.
As mentioned, baking is a slower cooking process because the oven’s heat has to travel through the food’s interior. It often works best for breads and pastries, like cookies and cakes. There is no rule against baking what you can also broil, but it will take more time. However, not everything you broil can be baked – keep pies out of the broiling pan!
How to Broil
FAQ
How do you broil meat?
Is broiling the same as grilling?
What does it mean to broil in the oven?
Is it better to bake or broil meat?
What is broiling a meat?
Broiling is a cooking process which involves the use of very high heat for a short period of time. In addition to producing food quickly, broiling is also used for low fat cooking. As a general rule of thumb, thinner cuts of meat are more suitable for broiling, to ensure that the meat is cooked all the way through.
What is chicken broth?
Chicken broth is made by boiling chicken bones or meat in which other ingredients such as herbs, spices and seasonings are added to enrich the taste. As the meat and bones of the chicken are boiled, nutrients from the bones and meat leak out into the water and this makes the broth itself nutritious.
What is broiling a steak?
Broiling is a cooking technique that uses direct heat from above to cook your food in the oven. It’s a bit like upside-down grilling. Broiling is a good way to cook thinner, leaner cuts of meat like butterflied chicken breasts, pork tenderloin medallions, strip steaks, kabobs and vegetables.
How to broil food in a broiler?
To broil, you simply need to locate the broiler in your oven, turn it on and let it warm up. Meanwhile, pick the right pan for the kind of food you want to broil and the time you want to broil it. Next, add your food to your pan, and place it directly under or above the broiler heating element.