The Boiling Mistake That Causes Grey, Mushy Broccoli - Chowhound

Broccoli needs no more than two to three minutes of boiling until it's done, with a two-minute boil providing more crunch. It's ready when the color is a vibrant green and the texture just on the cusp of tenderness. At this point, the florets will still be holding heat and undergoing carry-over cooking. You want to stop that process by suddenly cooling them through blanching, which involves moving food (usually…