Boil Cooking Times: 19+ Foods

A rolling boil (212F at sea level) is not always what you want. Hard-boiled eggs in rapidly boiling water bounce around and crack. Pasta needs a full boil to prevent sticking. Vegetables can go either way - a gentle boil preserves color and nutrients better, but takes a minute or two longer. Salt your water generously (1 tablespoon per quart) for pasta and vegetables. It does not make water boil faster, but it does raise the boiling point by about 1F per tablespoon.

Food ▲	Temp ?	Time	Safe Temp ?	Category
Artichoke (Steamed)	boiling	20-35 min	n/a	Vegetables
Baby Potatoes	boiling	12-18 min	n/a	Vegetables
Beets	boiling	30-50 min	n/a	Vegetables
Carrots	boiling	8-12 min	n/a	Vegetables
Carrots (Steamed)	boiling	8-12 min	n/a	Vegetables
Cauliflower	boiling	5-8 min	n/a	Vegetables
Corn on the Cob	boiling	4-7 min	n/a	Vegetables
Corned Beef	low	3-4 hrs	145°F	Beef
Crawfish	boiling	3-5 min	145°F	Seafood
Green Beans	boiling	3-5 min	n/a	Vegetables
Hard Boiled Eggs	boiling	10-12 min	160°F	Eggs
Hot Dogs	boiling	4-6 min	165°F	Prepared Dishes
King Crab Legs	boiling	5-8 min	145°F	Seafood
Lobster Tail	boiling	6-12 min	145°F	Seafood
Pasta	boiling	8-12 min	n/a	Grains
Shrimp	boiling	2-4 min	145°F	Seafood
Snow Crab Legs	boiling	4-6 min	145°F	Seafood
Soft Boiled Eggs	boiling	6-7 min	160°F	Eggs
Whole Lobster	boiling	8-14 min	145°F	Seafood