How long should I cook a steak to make it medium rare?
I really like steak and always manage to cook it right but I haven't got it down to a fine art. I like my steak medium rare and though I always manage to get it very pink in the middle I don't know the exact times. How long should I cook a steak, and at what temperature, to make it medium rare? Thanks.
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This is a 'how long is a piece of string' question. The thickness of the meat, the thickness and material of the pan, your hob type and various other factors will all influence the cooking time. So it is impossible to give you a hard and fast answer.
The best solution is to simply remove time from the equation altogether. Invest in a quick read digital probe thermometer and measure the temperature! You want the steak to be 55-57C in the middle for medium rare. It will keep cooking while it rests, so take the steak off the heat when it hits about 53-54.
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Begin to check the steak at about 4 minutes of cooking with a thermometer. The internal temperature on the instant-read thermometer should be 130 F for medium-rare steak (about 8 minutes of cooking). Transfer the steaks to a plate, cover with aluminum foil and let rest for at least 5 to 8 minutes.How long do I cook a steak for medium rare?
Place the steaks on the grill and cook until golden brown and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the steaks over and continue to grill 3 to 5 minutes for medium-rare (an internal temperature of 135 degrees F), 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140 degrees F) or 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well (150 degrees F).How do I make my steak medium-rare?
For the perfect medium-rare steak, sear in a skillet for 12\u201314 minutes for a 1-inch steak, and 14\u201316 minutes for a 1\xbd inch steak, turning about 1 minute before the halfway point. A meat thermometer should read 130\xb0F. Rest your steaks for 5 minutes before serving, covering lightly with foil.Cooking a Perfect Medium Rare Steak in 15 Minutes! | MasterChef Canada | MasterChef World
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Don't time your steaks. A medium rare steak will feel like the pad of your chin when pressed. Press your finger against the fatty pad at the end of your chin, then (after cleaning your hands, sanitation first!), press against the middle of the steak. They should feel about the same.
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