Cooking basics

We’ll tell you exactly how long to boil smoked ham hocks – times by size and method (stovetop, Instant Pot, […]

We show exactly how long to boil crab claws – whether raw, live, thawed, or pre-cooked frozen – and when

Boiling removes free chlorine from tap water, but the exact time depends on whether you’re after disinfection or just taste.

Boiled peanuts are a salty, perishable snack that need different care than dry-roasted nuts. In this guide we show practical,

Boil a 5 lb whole chicken on the stovetop for about 60–90 minutes at a gentle simmer, or cook in

Reheat boiled peanuts safely and easily on the stovetop, microwave, oven, slow cooker, or Instant Pot. This guide shows how

How long to boil stone crab claws? Stone crab claws are almost always sold pre-cooked, so you are reheating, not