Best Broiler Pan for Steaks

This is the pan we'd start with for steaks in a standard oven. The 16.75 by 13 inch footprint leaves room for a couple of cuts, and the slotted rack lifts them above the drip tray so fat runs off instead of pooling around the meat. The porcelain coating is described as warp and flake resistant at broiler temperatures, with a stated limit of 550° F, which is comfortable headroom for a hot broil.

Owners report that it cleans up easily, that the size gives them useful flexibility, and that it copes with thick cuts like ribeyes as well as holiday turkeys. They also like that it is lighter than the heavy older pans it replaces; if you want real heft, the Auroraki Broiler Pan 16.75 Inch is the heaviest listed. A common complaint is the edges, which are not smoothed well and can be sharp, so wear a mitt and handle the pan with care when washing it.

The Ridgepole is built from heavy steel under a thick porcelain enamel coat, and its removable rack lifts food so grease collects in the drip tray below. At roughly 1.9 inches deep it has the tallest profile of the pans that list one, which gives drippings a little more room before they get near the element. The maker pitches it at family-sized portions, and the footprint supports that for steak night plus a tray of vegetables.

Next to the Culinarin Porcelain Nonstick Broiler Pan, the main differences are the extra depth and a clear dishwasher-friendly claim. Owners report solid performance and simple cleanup, including a run through the dishwasher.

If you like to broil hard, this is the set with the most headroom. It pairs carbon steel with a porcelain enamel finish and is rated up to 572°F, and it uses a perforated rack over a deep drip pan so steaks brown above their juices rather than sitting in them. The nonstick surface is described as free of PFOA and PTFE, and the rack separates from the pan for cleaning and storage.

Its 572°F rating edges past the 550° F stated for the Culinarin Porcelain Nonstick Broiler Pan, though both are plenty for a normal broil. The listed dimensions of 13 × 16 × 1.5 inches make it a touch smaller than the biggest pans here, which suits a pair of steaks better than a crowd.

This Culinarin takes a different route from its porcelain sibling: a thick chrome coating on a two-piece pan and rack, built to resist warping under direct broiler heat. The rack drains fat and moisture so steaks can crisp outside without sitting in their own juices, and the maker suggests soaking the pan in hot soapy water overnight for baked-on stains.

At 3.4 pounds it is a little heavier than the 3 pounds listed for the Whirlpool OEM Broiler Pan. Owners report that the size matches what was advertised and that cleaning is easy, but a common complaint is that the underside edges are sharp enough to be a safety hazard.

The Vankutl is a thick-walled carbon steel set with a non-stick enamel coating, a perforated top rack for heat circulation and a bottom drip pan that catches oil and juices to cut down on smoke. It is rated to 500°F, measures 16.75 × 13 × 1.5 inches and goes in the dishwasher.

Cooks praise even heat, simple cleanup and a pan deep enough to keep heavy smoking in check; they also describe using it for baking and for broiling with or without the rack. It is rated lower than the Culinarin Porcelain Nonstick Broiler Pan, but 500°F still covers a standard broil. Like the Ridgepole Broiler Pan 16.75 Inch, it is dishwasher friendly, and owners see it as good value.

The Auroraki is sold as a large enamel set with a detachable rack, a deep drip tray and a thick porcelain coat over thickened steel. It is described as rust and scratch resistant, and the pitch is clearly bigger meals: family dinners and holiday roasts alongside steaks. The listing gives a size of large rather than exact dimensions, so measure your oven before you commit.

Among the pans that list a weight, it is the heaviest at 3.8 pounds, ahead of the Culinarin Broiler Pan 16.75 Inch at 3.4 pounds. That heft suggests a sturdier feel.

The Whirlpool is sold as a pan and grid set built to fit compatible ranges, and it lists a wide set of part numbers it replaces, so check your oven model before ordering. The porcelain pan and roasting grid drain juices away from the food, which helps with splatter and smoke, and at 16.75 × 12.75 × 1.5 inches it is a close match to the standard footprint.

Compared with the Auroraki Broiler Pan 16.75 Inch, this set is the one built around compatibility with specific ranges, so the fit question matters more than the coating. Owners report that it works well for steaks and chicken wings, feels sturdy, and that its porcelain finish looks good. Reviewers praise it for steaks, citing even cooking and a good sear, and report that it does not buckle. A common complaint is that the top piece does not seat firmly in the pan, so it can slide when you lift it out of a hot oven. Cleanup gets mixed marks, and size does too: it is ample for several pieces of chicken for some cooks and smaller than expected for others, with a further wish for more depth.