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  • Question
    If my oven has Hi and Lo settings for Broil, which one should I use?
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    It may vary, depending on your oven. In general, however, Hi is used for cooking steak, ground meat, and pork chops. Lo is used for chicken and fish.
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    Should I slice a steak before or after I cook it?
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    After you cook it and after it has had time to rest. Slicing it too early will make all of the juices and flavors drain out. This goes for most other foods as well - chicken, fish, bread, pizza, etc. - slicing is generally done after the food is made.
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    Should I put the butter on the steak before or after I broil it?
    Community Answer
    Apply the butter right after you take the steak out of the broiler. This way, it can melt while you let the steak "rest."
  • Question
    How long do I broil steak in the oven?
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    Broil on high heat for three minutes per side, then reduce the heat to 300 degrees and cook for four minutes on each side.
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    Where do I set the rack in the oven?
    Community Answer
    Adjust your oven rack so that the top of the steak will be about 4 inches (10cm) from the broiler heating element.
  • Question
    Should the door of the oven stay partly open while broiling steak?
    Community Answer
    No. The idea is high heat, to sear the meat quickly and get it out of the oven prior to its center overcooking. Opening the door will defeat that.
  • Question
    It won't fit in my skillet. Will it ruin it if I cut it in half before cooking it?
    Community Answer
    No, it shouldn't harm it. You can either use a bigger skillet or cut it to the desired size with a sharp knife. It should not ruin the steak.
  • Question
    Does the steak continue to cook after removing it from the broiler?
    Community Answer
    Yes. The process is called "carry over cooking" and it involves the heat at the surface of the meat moving into its center once removed from the oven. Usually meat "carries over" about 5 to 10 degrees.
  • Question
    If I am going to broil a steak, do I need to sear it?
    Community Answer
    You don't have to, but I recommend it for added flavor.
  • Question
    Can I broil steak and another type of meat at the same time?
    Community Answer
    I don't recommend doing so, since different cuts of meat require different cooking temperatures and times.
  • Question
    How do I broil a steak if I don't have a cast iron skillet?
    Community Answer
    If you don't own a cast iron frying pan, a pyrex dish will do the trick. Just remember to heat the pyrex dish prior to broiling the steak.
  • Question
    Can I use the rack without a pan?
    Community Answer
    No, if you don't use a pan and just place the steak on the bare rack, all the juices will drain out into your oven/broiler.
  • Question
    Do I need to use foil while broiling the steak?
    Community Answer
    No, put the steak right in the cast iron skillet. The skillet is what gives it the sear to keep the juices in.
  • Question
    Should I marinate the steak first? If so, for how long?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you always marinate the steak before cooking it. If you want your steak to absorb the marinade flavor well, you should marinade for a minimum of 30 minutes prior to cooking. I personally use a tenderizing marinade and I like to marinate for 1 to 3 hours, depending on how tender I want the steak.
  • Question
    Do I need to cover my steak when I broil it in an oven?
    Community Answer
    No, as this would defeat the purpose of broiling.
  • Question
    Can I use a cookie sheet or a metal baking pan instead?
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    Community Answer
    Yes, you can use a cookie sheet in place of a broiler pan. But you can also try putting it on a cooling rack on the cookie sheet, to keep the steak from sitting in fat while it cooks.
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