Broiler Lesson

When cooking with a broiler, the heat source is coming from the...

• top of the oven

• bottom of the oven

• it circulates all around the food

Before broiling low-fat meats like fish or chicken you should

• brush with oil or a marinade before cooking

• wrap it in aluminum foil before cooking

• lower it from being too close to the heat source to prevent drying out

Prior to cooking cuts of meat like steak, you should make slices in the meat on the edges in order to

• ensure even cooking

• make sure the meat doesn't curl due to the high heat

• distribute juices during the cooking process

Which pan is the broiler pan?

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When placing the broiler pan with the food in the oven, how many inches should there be between the heat source and the food?

• 2-4 inches

• 3-5 inches

• 6-8 inches

Which food item should be closer to the heat source to prevent being overcooked?

• steaks

• chicken

• fish

When prepping your broiler pan, you should line it with which of the following?

• Aluminum Foil
• Wax Paper
• Parchment Paper

When you pull meat from the oven, it is important to do this in order to re-distribute the juices

• Cover it with foil & let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting

• Immediately cut it to ensure doneness

• Cover it with foil & put it in the fridge for 20 - 30 minutes

True or False: Broilers cook faster than baking in the oven

• True

• False

True or False: When melting cheese or when you make your cinnamon tortilla chips, it is a good idea to keep the door slightly open in order to make sure you don't burn it.

• True

• False