How to Use broiler in a Sentence

broiler

noun
  • Put the steaks under the broiler.
  • If not, a quick blast from the broiler will do the trick.
    Anna Thomas Bates, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2018
  • The recipe does get some time under the broiler to finish it off.
    Detroit Free Press, 11 Mar. 2018
  • Heat: Set broiler rack about 6 inches from heat source.
    Leah Eskin, sacbee, 27 Feb. 2018
  • Turn on broiler and broil pie just until topping is browned in spots, about 1 minute.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
  • The shortcuts to a super-speedy taco night: one baking sheet and a hot broiler.
    Jenny Rosenstratch, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Lightly char tortillas under broiler or over a gas flame.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 12 Feb. 2018
  • Spread beans out on a broiler-safe pan and cook until beans start to char and blister, about 3 minutes.
    San Antonio Express-News, 18 Apr. 2018
  • Arrange pepper pieces, skin-side up, on a baking sheet and place under your oven’s broiler.
    Nina Mandell, For The Win, 2 Feb. 2018
  • Note: If using a broiler, make sure the glass size allows for plenty of headroom in the oven.
    Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 13 Feb. 2018
  • Students will compete showing steers, goats, lambs, hogs, broilers and rabbits.
    Houston Chronicle, 5 Feb. 2018
  • Use a kitchen torch to brown the outside of each meringue for a few seconds, or toast the parfaits under a broiler for 2 minutes.
    Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 13 Feb. 2018
  • Place under broiler 15 - 20 minutes or until cooked through.
    Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 18 Apr. 2018
  • Everyone’s broiler is different, and yours might be faster or slower than expected.
    Anna Stockwell, Bon Appetit, 2 Mar. 2018
  • So AOD Farms moved to the outskirts and started raising chickens for meat, known as broilers.
    The Economist, 15 Feb. 2018
  • Arrange asparagus in single layer, all parallel to one another, on a broiler pan.
    Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 20 Feb. 2018
  • 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
  • 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
  • Place shrimp on the broiler pan and brush with the marinade.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Apr. 2018
  • 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 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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