How to Use broiler in a Sentence

broiler

noun
  • Put the steaks under the broiler.
  • Remove the sheet from the oven and heat the broiler to high.
    Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 23 Apr. 2018
  • Place shrimp on the broiler pan and brush with the marinade.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Apr. 2018
  • Set oven broiler to high to preheat oven, then turn to low.
    Lucy Saunders, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2018
  • Place the tray of wings under the broiler for about 3 minutes.
    Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 4 May 2018
  • Place bread under the broiler and cook for about 2 minutes or until dark and toasted on one side.
    Vitamix, Bon Appetit, 11 June 2018
  • Place steak at least 4 inches below the broiler unit; do not place pan too close to flame or oil may spatter and burn.
    Lucy Saunders, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2018
  • The Star File Steaks will be grilled over an open fire of oak and pecan on a custom broiler.
    Joyce Smith, kansascity, 7 June 2018
  • Toast the meringue with a torch or under the broiler for a few seconds until the surface is lightly golden brown.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 11 June 2018
  • When ready to cook the shrimp, start a charcoal or gas grill (about 400 degrees) or preheat the broiler to high.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 31 May 2018
  • To make the barbecue salmon: Preheat the broiler to high and set the oven rack about 6 inches below it.
    Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 21 May 2018
  • Perry Lang said of his Jade Titan infrared steakhouse broiler in the kitchen.
    Jenn Harris, latimes.com, 9 May 2018
  • Sweet peas and chopped asparagus add flecks of spring green, and a sprinkling of cheese treated to a minute or two under the broiler browns the top of the bubbling mixture.
    Ellie Krieger, sacbee, 8 May 2018
  • Compare that to cooking the fries in the oven (there wasn't much difference in taste in the fries between the three methods), then blasting the shrimp under the broiler.
    Joe Ray, WIRED, 10 May 2018
  • After layering on the olive spread, the instructions said to assemble the sandwiches and to place them under the broiler for two minutes.
    Emily Spicer, San Antonio Express-News, 17 May 2018
  • Place the baking sheet under the broiler for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until the bread crumbs are nicely toasted and golden brown, and the fish is cooked through.
    Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 23 Apr. 2018
  • Each piece in the set can be used on the stovetop or in the oven, is broiler safe up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit, and designed to distribute and retain heat evenly.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 19 July 2024
  • Turn the broiler on and broil the shrimp 20 to 30 seconds to crisp the shrimp.
    cleveland, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Set an oven rack in the top third of the oven and set broiler to high.
    Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 30 Oct. 2020
  • Turn the broiler to high; put the rack 4 inches from the heat.
    Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 23 Sep. 2022
  • In the kitchen, a cook fired up the broiler and waited.
    Stephanie McCrummen, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2020
  • Turn on the broiler and hit the tops of the crocks until the cheese is browned in spots.
    Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2019
  • Use the broiler or a blowtorch to caramelize the meringue.
    Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 13 Sep. 2019
  • Take the gratin out of the broiler and let cool for 5 minutes.
    Christian Reynoso, SFChronicle.com, 25 June 2020
  • Heat the broiler to high and set an oven rack 6 to 8 inches from the heat.
    Sarah Copeland, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Remove the bread from the grill or broiler and let cool.
    Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2019
  • Remove the baking sheets from the oven and turn the broiler to high.
    Marian Bull, WSJ, 24 Sep. 2020
  • If desired, place the pan under the broiler to brown the cheese.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Remove from the broiler and rub each slice with the cut side of the garlic.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 Aug. 2019
  • If desired, place the pan under the broiler to get the cheese golden.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2024

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