Broiler Brand Comparison

Broilers include cooking equipment with the heating element located above the food to be cooked. These include Cheese Melters (or Finishing Ovens), Salamanders & Vertical Broilers (aka Steakhouse or Hotel Broiler). Salamanders take their name from the long handle metal utensil with a flat head which was heated and put over a dish, such as Creme Brulee, to brown the top. Steakhouse Broilers are designed to reach temperatures up to 1,650°F in less than two minutes, with gas heating elements located both above and below the food to be cooked.