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Boil
Boiling times for pasta, eggs, vegetables, and grains
13 ingredients
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Shrimp
Ice bath immediately after.
2–3 min
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Sausage / Bratwurst
Classic brat method. Simmer first, sear to finish.
10 min simmer + 5–7 min grill
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Lobster
1 min per oz of lobster. Bright red = done.
8–12 min (1.25 lb)
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Crab
Pre-cooked just needs reheating. Live: 15–18 min.
5–7 min (pre-cooked) / 15–18 min (live)
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Sweet Potato
For mashing. Drain well.
15–20 min
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Potato (Russet)
Fork-tender. Drain well.
15–20 min
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Corn on the Cob
Salting toughens the kernels.
4–6 min
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Beets
Tender when knife slides in. Cool and peel.
30–45 min (whole)
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Cabbage
Tender but not mushy.
8–12 min (wedges)
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Parsnips
Fork-tender. Great mashed with butter.
10–15 min (cubed)
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Artichoke
Faster than steaming. Add lemon to water.
20–30 min
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Turnips
Fork-tender. Mash with butter like potatoes.
15–20 min (cubed)
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Pasta (Dried)
Taste 1 min before package time.
8–10 min (check pkg)