Use
of Aluminum Foil
YOLI
can
use aluminum
foil
to line your broiler
pan
and
broiler rack. However, you must
mold
the foil
tightly
to
the
rack
and
cut
slits in it just like the rack.
Withou[
the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat
juices from draining to the broiler pan. The juices
could
be~O1lle
hot enough to catch on fire. If you do
not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.
Questions &
Answers
Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a
Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown as
rack in the pan?
they should?
A. Yes.
Using the rack suspends the meat over the
A.
In some areas, the power (voltage) to the oven may
pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan,
be low. In these cases, preheat the
broil
element
thus keeping meat drier.
Juices
are protected by the
for 10 minutes before placing broiler pan with
rack and
stay
cooler, thus preventing excessive
food in oven. Check to see if you are using the
spatter and
~mokin&.
‘
recommended shelf position. Broil for the longest
Q.
Do I need to grease my broiler rack to prevent
period of time indicated in the Broiling Guide.
meat from sticking?
Turn food only once during broiling. You may
No. The broiler rack is designed to reflect broiler
need to move the food to a higher shelf position.
heat. thus
kee~in~
the surface cool
enough
to
Q.
Should I salt the meat before broiling?
A.
prevent the
nl~at
~rom
sticking to the
sur~ace.
A. No.
Salt draws out the juices and allows them to
However,
spraying
the broiler rack lightly with a
evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Turn the
vegetable
cooking
spray
before
cooking
will
make
meat with tongs; piercing the meat with a fork
clean-up easier.
also allows the juices to escape. When broiling
poultry or fish, brush each side often with butter.
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