Whether you're new to broiling or a seasoned pro, you may have heard conflicting instructions about what to do with the oven door while the heat is on. Perhaps your oven manufacturer says to leave it closed — but your mother insists it should stay open. Turns out, both are valid, but it all depends on what kind of oven you have.
Using the wrong method could lead to undesirable results for your cooking or even a disastrous fate for your appliance. The general idea behind keeping the oven door open is that electric ovens automatically cycle the heat on and off when the door is closed. That's bad news for broiling, which needs high, constant heat to work.
Leaving the door open introduces cooler air that keeps the temperature in a gas oven at a consistent level. Gas ranges, however, don't have this on-and-off cycle, and will broil at the same temperature the entire time. Many electric ovens will have specific settings for broiling with the door open, along with an automatic stopper for the door that holds it slightly ajar.
However, you need to find out if your electric range is designed to broil with the door closed instead, so be sure to check the owner's manual before assuming anything. More tips for properly using your broiler We have a few other broiler tips to both keep the process safe and make sure your food turns out great. Broiling is a lot like grilling, but with the intense heat coming primarily from above rather than from flames below.
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