What does it mean to broil something.?!

In baking, you are trying to heat food by surrounding the food with hot air!.

In broiling, you are trying to heat food using infrared radiation!.

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There are 4 basic methods of cooking:
Grilling: means placing the meat above fixed heat source (on a grill)!.
Broiling: means placing the meat under fixed heat source (the broiler)!.
Roasting: means placing the meat in a controlled temperature oven!.
Baking: means placing anything in a controlled temperature oven!.
The point of grilling or broiling is to sear juices inside meat!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

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broiling is done at a higher temp it seals in the juices and imparts a slightly smokey flavor!. you can broil chicken or any meat or fish it must be thawed though preferably at room temp!. i do not recommend it for thick cuts of meat unless your keep it at least 6 inches from the heat source !.turn meat only once to avoid piercing the flesh and losing precious juices and always use tongs!.in most ovens ive seen broil is a temp all its own it comes from directly above the meat you cant get the same results in a regular oven but you can use a bbq grill or a grill panWww@FoodAQ@Com

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Broiling is exposing the meat or whatever to Intense radiant heat!.!.!. as placing under a gas or electric range broiler or commercial salamander!.

Baking is just that; baking in a closed oven at a controlled temperature!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

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