Grilling and Broiling

The main distinction between these two ways of cooking seems to be the outdoor macho associated with grilling. I would even argue that it was James Beard with his writing on grilling that made it all right for men to cook as a nonprofessional activity.

That was then. Today, many men cook to entertain or for pleasure.

There are, of course, other significant differences between the two modes. When grilling, the heat comes from beneath, and when broiling it usually comes from above. Always place the wire rack closest to the heat source. For oven broiling, place the rack on the top level of the oven. For grilling, place the rack low and close to the heat.