Boil(ing) View Larger Image To boil means to cook in a liquid that is bubbling rapidly and is greatly agitated. Water boils at 212°F at sea level. No matter how high the burner is turned, the temperature of the liquid will go no higher. By Chef Dave|2017-07-28T01:56:53+00:00September 29th, 2014|! WORDS & TERMS !, Recipes|0 Comments Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInTumblr