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QuestionDo I need to pre-boil pasta when oven broiling?Derricka Clayton is a Personal Chef based in Dallas, Texas. As the owner of Chef Derricka, she offers luxury catering, private dining, and personal chef services. Her menus span a range of cuisines, including Southern and Creole, and dietary preferences, including plant-based, vegan, keto, and gluten-free. Chef Derricka has been featured on Food Network and interviewed about her cooking on NBC Dallas Fort-Worth Channel 5 Texas Today. She graduated with High Honors from the Escoffier School of Culinary Arts.Yes, you should boil your pasta for about 3 minutes before broiling it in the oven, ensuring additional cooking during the baking phase.
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QuestionWhat type of container can be placed under the broiler?Community AnswerAn oven-safe frying pan is fine, as well as a cookie sheet. Do not put anything plastic under the broiler because it will melt and make a huge mess in the oven.
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QuestionWhat temperature setting should I use when broiling in an electric oven?Community AnswerElectric ranges (or dual fuel ranges) have electric broiling elements in the top of the oven. Just as with gas broilers, the choice is usually only ON or OFF. You do not have to choose a temperature as you would in baking or roasting.
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QuestionHow long do you broil burgers in the oven?Community AnswerBroil the burgers for 3 minutes on 1 side, then flip them over and cook them for another 3 minutes or so. Use an instant read thermometer to test them for doneness. They should be 130°F (55°C) for medium-rare.
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QuestionDo you have to crack the oven door when you broil?Community AnswerThis depends on the type of oven that you are using. If it's an electric oven, crack the door open to ensure even cooking. If it's a gas oven, keep the door closed to reduce smoke in your kitchen.
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QuestionWhat is the difference between broiling and baking?Community AnswerBaking uses the bottom of the oven to generate heat while broiling uses the top. On a similar note, if a recipe calls for roasting something, you should bake it! Baking and roasting both require you to set the temperature, while broiling doesn't.
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