Your broiler is not a non-stick surface. It will get messy. That’s fine. Let it burn off after you’re done, or just wipe it when it’s cool. Don’t use oven cleaner on a hot element—you’ll fumigate your whole house.
And finally, embrace the drama. That sizzle? That smoke? That’s the sound of dinner being awesome. The broiler is your impatient, show-off cousin who just wants to get things done fast. Use it for a quick weeknight win. Or for a snack at 11 PM when you’re feeling fancy.
Go on. Give it a shot. Worst case, you have to order pizza. Best case? You realize you’ve owned a tiny restaurant-grade searing machine this whole time. And it was just sitting there, waiting for you to turn it on.
