Why use a cooking timer?

Precise timing is the difference between a perfect meal and a burned disaster. Our free online cooking timer gives you step-by-step alerts so every stage—boiling, simmering, resting—happens on schedule. No more guesswork, no more overcooked pasta or underdone steak.

Recipe presets

• Pasta (20 min): boil water 8 min → cook pasta 8 min → rest 2 min → plate 2 min
• Steak (15 min): warm skillet 3 min → sear 2 min each side → rest 5 min → plate 3 min
• Kimchi Stew (30 min): prep 5 min → boil 10 min → simmer 10 min → season 5 min
• Ramen (5 min): boil water 2 min → cook noodles 3 min → serve
• Salad (10 min): wash veggies 3 min → chop 5 min → dress 2 min

How it works

1. Pick a recipe from the presets (or create a custom one).
2. Review each step's duration and customize if needed.
3. Press start—the timer plays an alert at each step transition.
4. Cook along without watching the clock.

Tips for perfect timing

• Read the full recipe before starting so you know what each step involves.
• Prep ingredients (mise en place) before hitting start.
• Keep notifications enabled to hear alerts even when browsing other tabs.
• Use the ramen preset for instant noodles—most packages recommend exactly 3 minutes.