Parboiling ingredients as part of a recipe can allow for all sorts of increased combinations of foods without any ingredient being over- or undercooked. You might be asking yourself, "what IS parboiling?"

The good news is, we've got all the answers for you, including how to parboil pretty much every ingredient you could imagine.

We'll teach you how to master the cooking technique on everything from broccoli and potatoes to chicken thighs and sausage brats. Stick with us and let's get cooking!

To get started, pick an ingredient below.

How to Parboil Ribs

How to Parboil Ribs

Cyd Converse
Cyd Converse
Ribs
Use the technique of parboiling to create ribs so tender that the meat falls right off the bone!
How to Parboil Peppers

How to Parboil Peppers

Cyd Converse
Cyd Converse
Peppers
Learn how to parboil peppers - an easy process that prepares them for everything from freezing, to stuffing and then baking.
How to Parboil Brats

How to Parboil Brats

Cyd Converse
Cyd Converse
Sausage
Learn how to parboil brats and why we recommend this extra step before grilling them.
How to Parboil Chicken

How to Parboil Chicken

Cyd Converse
Cyd Converse
Chicken
Learn how to parboil chicken to then grill, smoke, roast or fry! You get delicious, juicy chicken every time.
What is Parboiling?

What is Parboiling?

Amber Bracegirdle
Amber Bracegirdle
Bluebonnet Baker
Cooking Techniques
Parboiling is the secret to making some of your favorite dishes, and you probably never knew it! We'll let you in on the secrets to this cooking technique and how best to use it, too.
Blanch Definition

Blanch Definition

Christine Albury
Christine Albury
Blanching
You often see the term 'blanch' used in recipes - but what does blanching actually involve? Find out here!
How to Cook Parboiled Rice

How to Cook Parboiled Rice

Amber Bracegirdle
Amber Bracegirdle
Bluebonnet Baker
Quick
Discover how to cook perfect parboiled rice and learn how to give your rice a unique twist of flavor
Parboiled Brown Rice

Parboiled Brown Rice

Cyd Converse
Cyd Converse
Rice
Is parboiled brown rice better for you than white? How is parboiled rice different to regular rice? We have all the answers!
How Do You Parboil Potatoes?

How Do You Parboil Potatoes?

Amber Bracegirdle
Amber Bracegirdle
Bluebonnet Baker
Potatoes
There’s many a recipe where we’re asked “How do you parboil potatoes?”, and we’ve got the answer! The good news is, it’s really simple.
How Do You Parboil Carrots?

How Do You Parboil Carrots?

Amber Bracegirdle
Amber Bracegirdle
Bluebonnet Baker
How To Guides
You might ask, “How do you parboil carrots?”, and we’ve got the answer! The good news is, it’s really simple.
How Do You Parboil Mixed Vegetables?

How Do You Parboil Mixed Vegetables?

Amber Bracegirdle
Amber Bracegirdle
Bluebonnet Baker
Vegetables
Parboiled mixed vegetables are great in a variety of dishes. They make dinner prep and cook time much quicker, and for that, they're a total win!
How Do You Parboil Rice?

How Do You Parboil Rice?

Amber Bracegirdle
Amber Bracegirdle
Bluebonnet Baker
Rice
Ever wondered how to parboil rice? If you've ever bought frozen or shelf stable rice, this is how they do it. And it's how you can do it too!
How Do You Parboil Broccoli?

How Do You Parboil Broccoli?

Amber Bracegirdle
Amber Bracegirdle
Bluebonnet Baker
How To Guides
Parboiling broccoli takes it from fresh to perfect for roasting, frying, or even freezing. It cooks up easily after that, making it the perfect weeknight veg for everything from stir fry to sheet pan dinners.
How to Parboil Sweet Potatoes

How to Parboil Sweet Potatoes

Amber Bracegirdle
Amber Bracegirdle
Bluebonnet Baker
How To Guides
Parboiling, or parcooking, sweet potatoes is a simple process that helps make them perfect for roasting, frying, or even freezing. They cook up easily, and are a great addition to all sorts of dishes.
Chirashi Zushi

Chirashi Zushi

Shihoko Ura
Shihoko Ura
Chopstick Chronicles
Japanese Cuisine
Chirashi zushi is still sushi – just super easy sushi. There’s no rolling. Think of it as deconstructed!
How To Parboil

How To Parboil

David Dial
David Dial
Spiced Blog
How To Guides
Ever wondered how to parboil potatoes, sweet potatoes, or other root vegetables? This handy guide will teach you how to parboil!