14Broiling GuideUsing the oven.Quantity and/or Rack First Side Second SideFood Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) CommentsBacon 1/2 lb. C 4 3 Arrange in single layer.(about 8 thin slices)Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 7–10 Space evenly. Up toWell Done 1/2 to 3/4″ thick 8 patties take aboutthe same time.Beef SteaksRare † 1″ thick C 9 7 Steaks less than 1″ thick cookMedium 1 to 1 1⁄2 lbs. C 12 5–6 through before browning.Well Done B 13 8–9Rare † 11⁄2″ thick C 10 6–7 Slash fat.Medium 2 to 2 1⁄2 lbs. C 12–15 10–12Well Done B 25 16–18Chicken 1 whole B 30–35 15 Brush each side with melted2 to 2 1⁄2 lbs., butter. Broil skin-side-downsplit lengthwise first.Bone-in4 bone-in breasts B 25–30 10–15Bakery ProductsBread (Toast) or 2 to 4 slices C 2–3 1/2–1 Space evenly. Place EnglishToaster Pastries 1 pkg. (2) muffins cut-side-up andEnglish Muffins 2 split C 3–5 brush with butter, if desired.Lobster Tails 2 to 4 A 13–16 Do not Cut through back of shell.(6 to 8 oz. each) turn over. Spread open. Brush withmelted butter beforebroiling and after halfof broiling time.Fish 1 lb. fillets C 5 5 Handle and turn very1/4 to 1/2″ thick carefully. Brush with lemonbutter before and duringcooking, if desired. Preheatbroiler to increase browning.Ham Slices 1″ thick B 8 8(precooked) 1/2″ thick B 6 6Pork Chops 2 (1/2″ thick) B 10 4–5 Slash fat.Well Done 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. B 13 9–12Wieners 1 lb. pkg. (10) C 6 1–2 If desired, split sausagesSimilar precooked in half lengthwise; cut intosausages, 5″ to 6″ pieces.bratwurstThe size, weight, thickness,starting temperature andyour preference of donenesswill affect broiling times.This guide is based on meatsat refrigerator temperature.†The U.S. Department of Agriculturesays “Rare beef is popular, but youshould know that cooking it to only140°F means some food poisoningorganisms may survive.” (Source:Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide,USDA Rev. June 1985.)Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsCare and CleaningInstallation InstructionsTroubleshooting Tips