How to Use broil in a Sentence

broil

1 of 2 verb

• From there, split the bird in two up the back and along the keel, grill it or broil it briefly, and enjoy.
  — Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 4 May 2023
• Set the pan on a rack in the upper quarter of the oven and broil on high for 5–10 minutes.
  — Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appétit, 14 Dec. 2023
• Return the fritters to the oven and broil for 2 to 4 minutes, until the glaze starts to caramelize the tops.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2023
• Then remove the foil and broil the lasagna for 3 to 5 minutes or until the top is browned to taste.
  — Jennifer Stempel, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2023
• Just make sure to broil the veggies before adding them to the pasta.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
• Like many deserts on Earth, the Sahara can broil you during the day and freeze you once the sun goes down.
  — Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2024
• The sizzling heat isn't just going to broil the Golden State.
  — Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2020
• Make the meat filling up to two days in advance, and assemble and broil the day of.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
• Instead, choose baked, broiled, grilled, or steamed foods.
  — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 19 June 2023
• Preheat oven to broil, with rack about 6 inches from heat.
  — Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2023
• Treat it like any other whitefish: broil it, roast it, grill it, pan-sear it.
  — Paul Kita, Men's Health, 29 Aug. 2023
• Get rid of scratched broiling pans and mismatched pots and choose a new, gleaming set.
  — Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
• Southern California will broil for the rest of the week.
  — Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2023
• Turn on the broiler and broil the crab mixture for about 1 minute, until golden brown on top.
  — Sean Brock, Southern Living, 6 June 2023
• Return to oven, and broil just until shrimp turn pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 July 2023
• Switch oven to broil and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
  — Country Living, 8 May 2023
• The fish can be roasted, uncovered, in a hot oven or a covered grill, or broiled.
  — David Tanis, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2023
• The non-stick skillet is safe to use in the oven and on the stovetop or grill for baking, broiling, searing, frying, and more.
  — Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
• It's got broiled poblanos for a nice smoky spice and avocado for a cool, creamy finish.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2023
• Here, each half is spread with a mix of honey and ground cardamom, then broiled until bubbling and browned.
  — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024
• Spoon the clam mixture onto the bread, then broil until bubbling, just a few minutes.
  — Ali Slagle, Washington Post, 23 Apr. 2023
• Once the engines are turned off, so is the air conditioning as the planes sit atop broiling tarmac.
  — Macie Parker, BostonGlobe.com, 28 July 2023
• Better, in the Nardelli and Fox world, to have drivers broiling to death in their trucks to keep your delivery costs low.
  — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2023
• Preheat oven to broil with rack positioned about six inches from heat source.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 13 Oct. 2023
• When broiled, the moderately high fat content of the dark flesh prevents it from drying out while the top turns golden.
  — Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2023
• Just broil a few tomatillos and one jalapeño until they’re charred in spots, then blend them together with a few handfuls of fresh cilantro and a good amount of lime juice.
  — Taylor Murray, Good Housekeeping, 2 Nov. 2020
• With broiling heat still gripping large parts of the planet, scientists knew well before the end of July that the month would be the warmest on record.
  — Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Dec. 2023
• When the chicken is cooked, raise the oven temperature to broil, and broil just until the top darkens in color and the onions sizzle a bit, 2 to 3 minutes.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
• Following a brief marinade, the meat is broiled, then stuffed in a warm baguette alongside pickles, mayo, butter and a sprinkling of herbs.
  — Bryan Washington, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2023
• Cheese lovers can add a slice of provolone or mozzarella to the subs and broil them for 1 minute or until the cheese is melted and bubbly before adding the whole basil leaves.
  — Author: Ann Maloney, Anchorage Daily News, 12 June 2021

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broil

2 of 2 noun

• Burn with a torch or use the broil setting in the oven.
  — Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 19 June 2021
• Spoon on pie and broil or use a kitchen torch to toast topping.
  — Kate Merker, Country Living, 17 Sep. 2021
• Place your oven rack in the top third of the oven and then preheat it to the lowest broil setting.
  — Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 27 May 2022
• Turn the oven on to the broil setting for 5 minutes, until the top of the meatloaf is browned and the edges of the bacon are crispy.
  — Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 4 Nov. 2020
• Put the tray on the middle rack in the oven under the broil setting for about 15 minutes, and cook it until the pork is crisped but not dry.
  — Kaelyn Lynch, Outside Online, 4 June 2020
• Pop it back in the oven for one last broil—this is where the charring happens—and remove it from the oven after 2-3 minutes.
  — Mehreen Karim, Bon Appétit, 27 May 2022
• Place chicken legs and onion on a rimmed baking sheet and broil until browned, about 9 to 10 minutes.
  — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 10 Dec. 2019
• Turn on the broiler and broil until golden, crisp and blistered in places, 2 to 4 minutes.
  — Kate Krader, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2021
• Make its sauce in a skillet, tuck beans and its toppings into that sauce, top with a melting cheese, and broil.
  — Ali Slagle, Bon Appétit, 14 Sep. 2021
• The roast, bake and broil functions can cook anything that is usually roasted, baked or broiled in the oven.
  — Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 22 Mar. 2021
• If using loin chops instead of rib chops, broil loin chops 3 more minutes on each side.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 June 2023
• For more control, get the sauce to a consistency just a smidge thinner than your goal on the stovetop, then top with the cheese and broil.
  — Ali Slagle, Bon Appétit, 14 Sep. 2021
• Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and broil until cheese melts.
  — Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 17 Apr. 2023
• Place the eggplants on the prepared baking sheet, and broil until blackened on one side, 3 to 5 minutes.
  — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2022
• The restaurant offers a myriad of dishes, from a build-your-own seafood broil to salmon bites to lobster tails.
  — Victoria M. Walker, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2023
• Return pan to oven, and broil until cheese is melted and starting to brown, about 3 minutes.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023
• Bake for 15 minutes to reheat, then add the breadcrumbs and broil before serving.
  — Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2020
• Heat broiler and broil until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
  — Redbook Test Kitchen, Redbook, 15 Aug. 2018
• If the filling is super bubbly and the top isn’t browned to your liking, switch to the broiler and broil until the mashed potatoes are golden brown.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2023
• Place skewers on a broiler pan, and broil until golden and opaque on one side, about 4 minutes.
  — People Staff, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
• This range can bake, broil, convection bake, convection roast and even air fry.
  — Eva Bleyer, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2023
• Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, top with Parmesan and broil until melted; serve with soup.
  — Taylor Murray, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2021
• Even the most basic Vortex models can air fry, broil, roast and reheat, and the more high-tech ones add dehydrating and baking to the mix.
  — Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 11 July 2023
• Place pork back into the pan, baste generously with the sauce and broil or grill for 1 to 2 minutes, or until edges are slightly charred.
  — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 25 Aug. 2021
• Drizzle each rib with about 1 teaspoon of the syrup and broil until glistening, 2 minutes.
  — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 21 Dec. 2020
• Spread in a single layer; broil until charred and tender, about 10 minutes.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2023
• The Wonder Oven is marketed as a 6-in-1 air fryer and toaster oven combo that also roasts, steams, broils, and bakes.
  — Esther Carlstone, Parents, 19 June 2023
• Using tongs, rotate them and broil until blackened all around.
  — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2022
• Place pie under broiler and broil until cheese is golden and crisp, 3-4 minutes.
  — Joshua David Stein, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022
• Baste ribs with barbecue sauce and broil: Remove from oven; brush slabs evenly with remaining barbecue sauce.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024