GE Monogram ZEK938 - Manual (Page 11)

11
Broiling guide
for 27
″ ovens
(on some
models)
Quantity and/ Rack First Side Second Side
Food or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Comments
Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 7 Space evenly. Up to 8 patties take
Well Done 1/2 to 3/4
″ thick
about the same time.
Beef Steaks
Rare
† 1 ″ thick C 6 5 Steaks less than 1 ″ thick cook
Medium 1 to 1 1 ⁄ 2 lbs. C 8 6 through before browning. Pan
Well Done C 12 11 frying is recommended.
Rare † 1 1 ⁄
2
″ thick C 10 7–8 Slash fat.
Medium 2 to 2 1 ⁄
2
lbs. C 15 14–16
Well Done C 25 20–25
Chicken 1 whole A 35 10–15 Reduce time about 5 to 10 minutes
2 to 2 1 ⁄ 2 lbs., per side for cut-up chicken.
split lengthwise Brush each side with melted butter.
Lo Broil Pieces A or B 25–35 15–20 Broil skin-side-down first.
Lo Broil Boneless A or B 15–20 10–15
Lobster Tails 2–4 B 18–20 Do not Cut through back of shell. Spread
6 to 8 oz. each turn over. open. Brush with melted butter
Lo Broil C 18–25 N/A before broiling and after half of
broiling time.
Fish Fillets 1/4 to 1/2
″ thick
Handle and turn very carefully.
Hi Broil C 5 5 Brush with lemon butter before
Lo Broil D 5 5 and during cooking, if desired.
Preheat broiler to increase browning.
Ham Slices 1 ″ thick B 8 8 Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side
(precooked) for 1 1 ⁄
2
″ thick or home-cured ham.
Pork Chops 2 (1/2
″ thick)
C 10 10 Slash fat.
Well Done 2 (1
″ thick) about 1 lb.
B 13 13
Lamb Chops
Medium
2 (1 ″ thick) C 10 9 Slash fat.
Well Done about 10 to 12 oz. C 12 10
Medium 2 (1 1 ⁄
2
″ thick) C 14 12
Well Done about 1 lb. B 17 12–14
Garlic Bread
Lo Broil
C 3 N/A
The size, weight, thickness,
starting temperature and
your preference for doneness
will affect broiling times.
This guide is based on meats
at refrigerator temperature.
† The U.S. Department of
Agriculture says “Rare beef is
popular, but you should
know that cooking it to only
140°F means some food
poisoning organisms may
survive.” (Source: Safe Food
Book. Your Kitchen Guide.
USDA Rev. June 1985.)