The grilling times are intended as approximate values only. The actual times may vary depending on the quality of the actual meat or fish. Grilling is particularly suitable for cooking flat pieces of meat and fish. Turn the grilled food over about half way through the cooking time.
Always count oven rack position from the bottom up.
Food | Rack Position | Large Grill Step 3 (min.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
1st Side | 2nd Side | ||
Rissoles | 5 | 8-10 | 6-8 |
Beef or Veal Steaks | 5 | 10-15 | 10-15 |
Beef Fillet (1 kg approx.) | 4 | 10-12 | 10-12 |
Toast*1 | 4 | 2-4 | 2-4 |
Toast with Topping | 4 | 6-8 | - |
Wire grill or deep pan or baking tray.
Use rack position D or E for grilling flat pieces of meat.
Due to the intense heat associated with grilling, it is normal to experience smoke during the cooking process. This smoke is a natural byproduct of searing and should not cause you to worry. If you are experiencing more smoke than you are comfortable with, use the following tips to reduce the amount of smoke in your oven.
Always use a griller pan. Do not use saute pans or regular baking sheets for safety reasons.
The griller pan should always be thoroughly cleaned and at room temperature at the beginning of cooking.
ALWAYS run your cooktop ventilation system or vent hood during grilling.
Keep the interior of your oven as clean as possible. Leftover debris from prior meals can burn or catch fire.
Avoid fatty marinades and sugary glazes. Both of these will increase the amount of smoke you experience. If you would like to use a glaze, apply it at the very end of cooking.
If you are experiencing significant smoke with any food item, consider:
Lowering the griller to the Low setting.
Lowering the rack position to cook the food farther away from the griller.
Using the High grill setting to achieve the level of searing you desire, and then either switching to the Low grill setting, or switching to the Medium grill setting.
As a rule, fattier cuts of meat and fish will produce more smoke than leaner items.
Adhere to the recommended grill settings and cooking guidelines in the chart on the following page whenever possible.