For the first time in many years, I have an oven with a decent broiler.
I got out of the habit of using the broiler, but now that I have the
opportunity, I'd like to use it more often. My apartment doesn't allow
outside grills, so broiling might be a partial substitute.

The problem is that my oven didn't come with a broiler pan. I can put
food under the broiler on a baking sheet, but that doesn't allow liquid
to drain away the way a broiler pan does (and if it doesn't have high
enough sides, the liquid ends up on the bottom of the oven). Most
broiler-safe pans with racks are intended for roasting, so the racks are
too wide for small food like zucchini slices, chicken pieces, etc.

I've looked for a broiler pan in stores, both online and off, but most
of them seem small and/or flimsy. (And I'm a little skeptical of putting
a "nonstick" broiler pan under the high heat of a broiler, especially
for foods that require longer cooking times.)

Any suggestions for finding a good, heavy duty broiler pan, or a
substitute that would work well?

Karen

"KW" > wrote:
> I've looked for a broiler pan in stores, both online and off, but most
> of them seem small and/or flimsy. (And I'm a little skeptical of putting
> a "nonstick" broiler pan under the high heat of a broiler, especially
> for foods that require longer cooking times.)
>
> Any suggestions for finding a good, heavy duty broiler pan, or a
> substitute that would work well?

I've found this one made by RangeKleen:

http://www.rangekleen.com/home/catalog3.php
http://www.ekitchengadgets.com/range...and-grill.html

It seems to be what you are looking for. The surface is porcelain enameled,
which is NOT nonstick, in spite of what the listings say (Stick-Free
Porcelain). It comes in two sizes.

I've also used a broiler pan that had a cast iron grill surface. You were
supposed to preheat it under the broiler, then place the food on it and
return it to the broiler. I can't remember who made it and can't find it on
the net. This one also came in a regular oven and a toaster oven size.

My broiler pan was missing when I first moved into my current house. I
waited for neighboring houses where kitchen remodeling was going on, and
eventually managed to snag a broiler pan from the same model stove being
thrown out. It was in pristine condition. I don't think the home owner ever
used the broiler, or even the oven for that matter.

"wff_ng_7" > wrote:
> I've found this one made by RangeKleen:
>
> http://www.rangekleen.com/home/catalog3.php
> http://www.ekitchengadgets.com/range...and-grill.html

Apparently the same pans, available at a lower price at:

http://www.chefscatalog.com/catalog/...r&item=2 0040

On Feb 12, 10:58 pm, (KW) wrote:
> For the first time in many years, I have an oven with a decent broiler.
> I got out of the habit of using the broiler, but now that I have the
> opportunity, I'd like to use it more often. My apartment doesn't allow
> outside grills, so broiling might be a partial substitute.
>
> The problem is that my oven didn't come with a broiler pan. I can put
> food under the broiler on a baking sheet, but that doesn't allow liquid
> to drain away the way a broiler pan does (and if it doesn't have high
> enough sides, the liquid ends up on the bottom of the oven). Most
> broiler-safe pans with racks are intended for roasting, so the racks are
> too wide for small food like zucchini slices, chicken pieces, etc.
>
> I've looked for a broiler pan in stores, both online and off, but most
> of them seem small and/or flimsy. (And I'm a little skeptical of putting
> a "nonstick" broiler pan under the high heat of a broiler, especially
> for foods that require longer cooking times.)
>
> Any suggestions for finding a good, heavy duty broiler pan, or a
> substitute that would work well?
>
> Karen

There is online a place where you can order parts for appliances. You
can get an idea of the part (broiler pan) that you want and the price
it is (if it doesn't list the price, call the number, usually an 800
number).

Another thing you might do is call or go online to Lowe's or somewhere
that has a list of hundreds (if not thousands) of stoves. You will
find that you can go to the parts for these individual stoves and
locate a broiler pan you might like.

Another way is perhaps ebay. Although I don't like to buy on ebay, I
have.

Funny, but the one that always came with stoves I have bought, I have
thrown them away, but this time I didn't throw away the old one that I
had previously. I realized how nice it is for the very reason I don't
like to broil with certain types of pans.

Today I used it to roast some cut-up vegetables (rutabaga, turnips,
potatoes and whole onions); turned the oven up high and on convection
and didn't wonder if my pan was going to melt. If I wanted, I could
finish it off with a blast under the broil. I think you are wise to
try to find a broiler pan. Maybe a used on -- because I'll bet the
price is going to be high.
Dee

In article >, KW > wrote:

> For the first time in many years, I have an oven with a decent broiler.
> I got out of the habit of using the broiler, but now that I have the
> opportunity, I'd like to use it more often. My apartment doesn't allow
> outside grills, so broiling might be a partial substitute.
>
> The problem is that my oven didn't come with a broiler pan. I can put
> food under the broiler on a baking sheet, but that doesn't allow liquid
> to drain away the way a broiler pan does (and if it doesn't have high
> enough sides, the liquid ends up on the bottom of the oven). Most
> broiler-safe pans with racks are intended for roasting, so the racks are
> too wide for small food like zucchini slices, chicken pieces, etc.
>
> I've looked for a broiler pan in stores, both online and off, but most
> of them seem small and/or flimsy. (And I'm a little skeptical of putting
> a "nonstick" broiler pan under the high heat of a broiler, especially
> for foods that require longer cooking times.)
>
> Any suggestions for finding a good, heavy duty broiler pan, or a
> substitute that would work well?
>
> Karen


easy - search online for cast iron grill pans.
a nice one does not cost much and it will last several lifetimes.
in fact - you can buy a cast iron pan to put chicken or whatever in
and use as a baking or roasting pan and then get a grill pan for
the broiler. that one-two combo will make the tastiest food.

KW wrote:
> For the first time in many years, I have an oven with a decent broiler.
> I got out of the habit of using the broiler, but now that I have the
> opportunity, I'd like to use it more often. My apartment doesn't allow
> outside grills, so broiling might be a partial substitute.
>
> The problem is that my oven didn't come with a broiler pan. I can put
> food under the broiler on a baking sheet, but that doesn't allow liquid
> to drain away the way a broiler pan does (and if it doesn't have high
> enough sides, the liquid ends up on the bottom of the oven). Most
> broiler-safe pans with racks are intended for roasting, so the racks are
> too wide for small food like zucchini slices, chicken pieces, etc.
>
> I've looked for a broiler pan in stores, both online and off, but most
> of them seem small and/or flimsy. (And I'm a little skeptical of putting
> a "nonstick" broiler pan under the high heat of a broiler, especially
> for foods that require longer cooking times.)
>
> Any suggestions for finding a good, heavy duty broiler pan, or a
> substitute that would work well?
>
> Karen

We had the same problem not to long ago. Went to the Salvation Army
store and found one, porcelain, for a dollar. Try any of the charity
stores in your area, sometimes they get some neat old kitchen stuff.

George

KW wrote:
> ...
> I've looked for a broiler pan in stores, both online and off, but most
> of them seem small and/or flimsy. (And I'm a little skeptical of putting
> a "nonstick" broiler pan under the high heat of a broiler, especially
> for foods that require longer cooking times.)

Correct on both points.

> Any suggestions for finding a good, heavy duty broiler pan, or a
> substitute that would work well?

Go to a place that sells new ovens and look through the various models for
one that comes with a pan you like. (For example, the one that comes with
a Wolf or a Viking.) Then go to their service department and order that pan.
If the store doesn't sell parts, call the manufacturer and order direct.

W.

On Feb 12, 7:58 pm, (KW) wrote:
> For the first time in many years, I have an oven with a decent broiler.
> I got out of the habit of using the broiler, but now that I have the
> opportunity, I'd like to use it more often. My apartment doesn't allow
> outside grills, so broiling might be a partial substitute.
>
> The problem is that my oven didn't come with a broiler pan. I can put
> food under the broiler on a baking sheet, but that doesn't allow liquid
> to drain away the way a broiler pan does (and if it doesn't have high
> enough sides, the liquid ends up on the bottom of the oven). Most
> broiler-safe pans with racks are intended for roasting, so the racks are
> too wide for small food like zucchini slices, chicken pieces, etc.
>
> I've looked for a broiler pan in stores, both online and off, but most
> of them seem small and/or flimsy. (And I'm a little skeptical of putting
> a "nonstick" broiler pan under the high heat of a broiler, especially
> for foods that require longer cooking times.)
>
> Any suggestions for finding a good, heavy duty broiler pan, or a
> substitute that would work well?
>
> Karen

In a pinch, I've used a cookie sheet with sides, and then a cooling
rack on that- keeps the food off of the cookie sheet