General Directions concerning Boiling

As to all Sorts of boil’d Meats, allow a Quarter of an Hour to every Pound; be sure the Pot is very clean, and skim it well, for every Thing will have a Scum rise, and if that boils down it makes the Meat black. All Sorts of fresh Meat you are to put in when the Water boils, but salt Meat when the Water is cold.