How to Use broiler in a Sentence

broiler

noun
  • Put the steaks under the broiler.
  • To make salsa: Heat a broiler to high and line a baking sheet with foil.
    Gretchen McKay, sacbee.com, 9 May 2017
  • If desired, place the pan under the broiler to get the cheese golden brown.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Place under the broiler or return to the grill and cover just long enough to melt the cheese.
    Jim Shahin, sacbee.com, 23 May 2017
  • Cooks trim each piece of skin into a small rectangle and place it under a broiler to heat.
    Noelle Carter, latimes.com, 5 May 2017
  • The top of the pizza wasn’t crispy, and the broiler could be used to slightly brown the cheese in the future.
    Hisham Ahmad, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Turn each bread piece, and return to the broiler to toast the other side, about 2 more minutes.
    Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 7 June 2017
  • Meanwhile brush sliced baguette with olive oil, and grill or run under broiler until crusty and golden.
    Cincinnati.com, 1 June 2017
  • Place the skewers on an oiled perforated broiler pan or rack set over a baking sheet.
    Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 1 Aug. 2017
  • And, when using parchment paper, be mindful of the broiler.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Take a few cues from her: Putting crème brûlée under the broiler to get the crunchy top can quickly turn into a disaster.
    Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 1 Aug. 2017
  • Over the first five months of the year, the percentage of eggs hatching broiler chickens, raised for their meat, fell to its lowest level in over a decade.
    Jacob Bunge, WSJ, 17 June 2017
  • Make the caramelized bananas: Heat broiler on its highest setting, with a rack placed about 4 inches beneath the heat source.
    Yotam Ottolenghi, charlotteobserver, 13 June 2017
  • Once appropriately hot, add a swirl of oil, a scoop of batter and throw the pan back under the broiler until the top browns and blisters.
    Special To The Oregonian, OregonLive.com, 10 May 2017
  • Arrange marshmallows: Preheat broiler with a rack about 7 inches from the heat source (center rack).
    Julia Levy, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2024
  • The same sauce, or one close to it, is the bed for shells stuffed with ricotta, topped with mozzarella and run under the broiler long enough to put a crackle on the lips of the shells.
    Pete Wells, New York Times, 20 June 2017
  • This recipe only requires a handful of ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes under the broiler.
    Maya Wilson, Alaska Dispatch News, 14 July 2017
  • Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons clarified butter and place under a broiler until golden brown.
    NOLA.com, 9 May 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 the broiler to high and place the sheet pan on the upper rack.
    Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 2 Oct. 2017
  • 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

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