12Broiling guidefor 30 ″ ovens(on somemodels)Quantity and/ Rack First Side Second SideFood or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) CommentsGround Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) E or F 10 7 Space evenly. Up to 8 patties takeWell Done 1/2 to 3/4″ thick E or F 10 9 about the same time.Beef SteaksRare† 1″ thick E 8 6 Steaks less than 1″ thick cookMedium 1 to 11⁄2 lbs. E 10 8 through before browning. PanWell Done E 12 10 frying is recommended.Rare† 11⁄2″ thick E 10 8 Slash fat.Medium 2 to 21⁄2 lbs. E 15 14–16Well Done E 25 20–25Chicken 1 whole C 25 10 Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes2 to 21⁄2 lbs., per side for cut-up chicken.split lengthwise Brush each side with melted butter.Lo Broil Pieces B or C 25–35 15–20 Broil skin-side-down first.Lo Broil Boneless B or C 15–20 10–15Lobster Tails 2–4 C 18–20 Do not Cut through back of shell. Spread6 to 8 oz. each turn over. open. Brush with melted butterbefore broiling and after half ofLo Broil D 18–25 N/A broiling time.Fish Fillets 1/4 to 1/2″ thick Handle and turn very carefully.Hi Broil E 5 5 Brush with lemon butter beforeLo Broil F 5 5 and during cooking, if desired.Preheat broiler to increase browning.Ham Slices 1″ thick D 8 8 Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side(precooked) for 11⁄2″ thick or home-cured ham.Pork Chops 2 (1/2″ thick) E 10 10 Slash fat.Well Done 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. D 15 15Lamb ChopsMedium 2 (1″ thick) E 10 9 Slash fat.Well Done about 10 to 12 oz. E 12 10Medium 2 (11⁄2″ thick) E 14 12Well Done about 1 lb. E 17 12–14Garlic BreadLo Broil E 3 N/ABroilingWall OvenThe size, weight, thickness,starting temperature andyour preference for donenesswill affect broiling times.This guide is based on meatsat refrigerator temperature.†The U.S. Department ofAgriculture says “Rare beef ispopular, but you shouldknow that cooking it to only140°F means some foodpoisoning organisms maysurvive.” (Source: Safe FoodBook. Your Kitchen Guide.USDA Rev. June 1985.)