Boiling

- Cover on pot makes liquid boil more quickly
- Water boiling temp at sea level: 212F or 100C
- Simmering: Gentle boiling
- Poaching: Even gentler than simmering
- Boiling water before drinking kills harmful bacteria
- Zero gravity: Only one large bubble at center of boiling liquid

In cooking, boiling food is when one prepares food by cooking it in a liquid heated to boiling temperature. The liquid can be water, milk, wine, beer, a broth or stock, or many other liquids.
Boiling Science

Boiling point depends on atmospheric pressure. The higher your altitude, the lower the boiling point, and the longer a food will need to be boiled.
Boiling Points In Various Cities
1. New York City: 212 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Phoenix: 210 degrees
3. Lhasa, Tibet: 205 degrees
4. Salt Lake City: 204 degrees
5. Denver: 203 degrees
6. Albuquerque: 202 degrees
7. Mexico City: 198 degrees
8. Mount Rainier summit: 187 degrees
9. Mount Everest summit: 167 degrees

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Boiling Questions

How Isaac Newton determine water boils at 33 units? 1 Answer

Isaac Newton developed the Newton temperature scale around the year 1700. He did so by immersing a liquid-filled bulb into boiling water (pure), marking the "h... read more

How long do boiled eggs stay good in the refrigerator after boiling them? 3 Answers

Mahalo's How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs says to eat within 5 days. read more

I bought a tin of syrup and a bottle of cranberry juice. If I boil the 2 together, what would happen? 2 Answers

You'd have to boil it quite a while. You might be able to thicken it with pectin to get a close approximation of jellied cranberry sauce, though. You coul... read more

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Boiling Accessories and Merchandise
- Amazon.com: NordicWare Egg Boiler
- Williams-Sonoma: Cookware
- The Boiling Minder: Boil-Over Prevention Device
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