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Charbroiling
Charbroiling
- Grilling food directly over an open flame or heated ridged surface to achieve grill marks and smoky flavor from fat drips creating flare-ups. Often performed on gas or charcoal grills, charbroiling sears meats at high temperatures (500 to 700°F) for quick crust development. The technique yields distinct crosshatch marks and intensified flavor while sealing in juices.
Preheat grill grates for 10 to 15 minutes on high to create nonstick surfaces and defined grill marks.
Oil grates or brush foods with oil to prevent sticking and promote even charring.
Clean grates with a wire brush between batches to avoid flavor carryover.
Control flare-ups by moving foods away from large flames when fat drips cause flaring.
Use two-zone fire: high heat for searing, lower heat for finishing cooking.
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