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​Broil It

Go on and make use of this underutilized—and underrrated—oven setting.

Published September 2, 2025

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Broiled Caprese. Photo: Jim Henkens

The most valuable secret weapon in your kitchen just might be your broiler, which can be thought of as an upside-down indoor grill—a tool that is as exciting as a grill and far easier to use. Like grilling, broiling provides direct heat for searing food; like grilling, it can brown quickly and even char. And most recipes that call for grilling or broiling offer the other as an alternative.

Broiling spreads heat over a large area, allowing you to sear big batches of food at once.

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