The Perfect Steak

Rare

Cook for a few minutes per side, depending on thickness. Turn once only. Cook until steak feels very soft with back of tongs. A meat thermometer will show the internal temperature of a rare steak as 55-60°C.

Medium Rare

Cook on one side until moisture is just visible on top surface. Turn once only. Cook on the other side until surface moisture is visible. Steak will be cooked to medium rare when it feels soft with back of tongs. A meat thermometer will show the internal temperature of a medium rare steak as 60-65°C.

Medium

Cook on one side until moisture is pooling on top surface. Turn once only. Cook on second side until moisture is visible. Steak will be cooked to medium when it feels springy on back of tongs. A meat thermometer will show the internal temperature of a medium steak as 65-70°C.

Medium well

Cook on one side until moisture is pooling on top surface. Turn once only. Turn and cook on second side until moisture is pooling on top. Reduce heat slightly and continue to cook until steak feels firm with back of tongs. A meat thermometer will show the internal temperature of a medium well steak as 70-75°C.

Well Done

Cook on one side until moisture is pooling on top surface. Turn once only. Turn and cook on second side until moisture is pooling on top. Reduce heat slightly and continue to cook until steak feels very firm with back of tongs. A meat thermometer will show the internal temperature of a well done steak as 75°C.