Kitchen tip of the week.

Proper Techniques for Successful Broiling.

Some ovens offer a variable broil temperature option. Ovens that do not offer this specific option can be manually set for a lower broil temperature. Simply select broil and adjust the temperature setting to 450° F. High broil temperature is used for most broil operations, however low broil temperature provides better results when foods need a longer cooking time. For example, thick cut pork chops need to be cooked well done. If high broil temperature is used, the outside will become overbrowned before the inside is done. Likewise, low broil temperature is good for uneven surfaces such as chicken. The low broil temperature will prevent the chicken skin from burning where it is closer to the heat source.