How to Use a Broiler Pan

Most new ranges or ovens have a broiler pan in it at the time of purchase. Many go unused because the new home owner do not understand how to use a broiler pan.

Things You'll Need

• Food
• Broiler pan
• Oil spray

Instructions

1. 

   Understand the broiling process.

   Broiling is a cooking method where high heat penetrates the food from above. It is very similar to a grill with the difference being that grills have the heat source beneath the food while broiling has the heat source above the food it is cooking. The lower section of the range oven is typically used for storing the broiler pan and other items that are frequently used with the oven.

2. 

   Remove the broiler pan from range drawer and place the ridged tray on top of the solid pan.

   The ridged tray is what you will place the food on to cook. People typically broil meat and the large pan beneath the ridged top pan catches the fat or juices that cook out of the meat you are broiling.

3. 

   Learn good broiling techniques before using the broiler.

   Broiling is done with very high heat and you can smoke the house easily if not done correctly. Consider spraying a thin layer of oil over the ridged top before using it and add about a cup of water to the bottom pan. This allows the fat from the meat to land in water instead of a hot surface where it will burn and cause smoke.

Resources

• More Broiler Pan Tips
• How to Broil Foods