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    Do I need to pre-boil pasta when oven broiling?
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    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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    What type of container can be placed under the broiler?
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    An 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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    What temperature setting should I use when broiling in an electric oven?
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    Electric 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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    How long do you broil burgers in the oven?
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    Broil 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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    Do you have to crack the oven door when you broil?
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    This 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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    What is the difference between broiling and baking?
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    Baking 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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