How to Use broiler in a Sentence

broiler

noun
  • Put the steaks under the broiler.
  • Turn the broiler to high and place the sheet pan on the upper rack.
    Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 2 Oct. 2017
  • French fries: Heat for a minute or two under the broiler, until crispy again.
    Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 19 Sep. 2017
  • Barbecue sauce works better on a broiler burger than on one from the grill.
    Bud Kennedy matthew Martinez robert Philpot steve Wilson eric Zarate, star-telegram, 21 Sep. 2017
  • Transfer to a baking sheet pan and bake, followed by a quick finish under the broiler.
    Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2017
  • Toast bread in broiler 1 minute; turn and lightly toast other side, about 30 seconds.
    Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos, Good Housekeeping, 30 Oct. 2017
  • On broiler-safe baking sheet, drizzle bread with about 1 tablespoon oil.
    Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos, Good Housekeeping, 30 Oct. 2017
  • Prepare and light a grill, or heat the broiler with a rack set 3 inches from heating element.
    Robyn Eckhardt, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2017
  • Preheat the broiler and position a rack 4-6 inches from the heat source.
    USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2017
  • Their main function is to make the broilers fatten up more quickly or to act as a prophylactic against the cramped conditions in which they are raised.
    The Economist, 21 Sep. 2017
  • The fest brought together more than two dozen of the area's top chefs, whose tasty treats atop grills and broilers filled Mall B with smoky, savory aromas.
    Marc Bona, cleveland.com, 26 Sep. 2017
  • After cooking a whole bird in your slow-cooker, cut it into pieces, rub it with a mixture of miso and honey, and sizzle it under the broiler, skin-side up.
    Sarah Digregorio, SELF, 8 Oct. 2017
  • A light and tasty beer, easy to drink and excellent for a broiler of a Midwestern day. Recommended.
    Peter King, SI.com, 14 Aug. 2017
  • Thin panels of long-stewed beef, agreeably pliant, overlap pork belly cut like bacon and thrust under the broiler until the edges are somehow crisp and chewy at once.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2017
  • Meanwhile, in a 12-inch, broiler-safe skillet, combine marinara sauce, half the basil, the garlic and, if using, pepper flakes.
    Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2017
  • Georgia’s annual production of broiler chickens is worth more than 84 times the value of the typical peach crop.
    William Thomas Okie, Smithsonian, 14 Aug. 2017
  • Georgia’s annual production of broiler chickens is worth more than 84 times the value of the typical peach crop.
    William Thomas Okie, Smithsonian, 14 Aug. 2017
  • Typically, salmon, depending on the thickness cooks quickly, like 8-10 minutes under the broiler or on the grill.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Oct. 2017
  • The space boasts six burners, three ovens, a deep fryer, grill, commercial refrigerators and a restaurant-grade Salamander broiler.
    Ana Calderone, PEOPLE.com, 26 Oct. 2017
  • Remove the sheet from the oven and heat the broiler to high.
    Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 23 Apr. 2018
  • Turn the broiler on and broil the shrimp 20 to 30 seconds to crisp the shrimp.
    cleveland, 22 Nov. 2022
  • If not, a quick blast from the broiler will do the trick.
    Anna Thomas Bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2018
  • 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
  • If desired, place the pan under the broiler to get the cheese golden.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 May 2024
  • Place under the broiler for a few minutes to melt the cheese and lightly brown.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024

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