Why does my steak turn out underdone?
I take lots of advice to cook steak, but it always turns out underdone. I need help. I cook it at a higher temperature for longer times and nothing works.
Best Answer
If you're ending up with undercooked foods, especially if they're getting done on the outside, but undone on the inside, you want lower heat for longer times. You can look up the "reverse-sear" method that involves baking the steak to desired doneness, then searing the outside to get a nice crust. Gordon Ramsey has a great video on YouTube about cooking steaks as well. Sous vide is another often-recommended cooking method, but that involves purchasing specialized equipment if you don't already have one. Something to research if that interests you though. :)
If you don't currently, use a quick-read digital meat thermometer to gauge how "done" the steak is. Google returns the table on this site when searching for "steak temps" to determine doneness.
https://www.heb.com/recipe/recipe-article/grill-times-temperatures-for-steak/1392677044707
You measure the temperature in the thickest part of the steak, so it's best to get a cut of meat that is as uniform in thickness as possible. Cooking from room-temperature also helps in getting the inside done while reducing the risk of burning the outside.
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How do you fix underdone steak?
The more undercooked it is, and the sooner you want to eat it, the thinner you'll want to slice it. Place the meat in an oiled roasting pan or Dutch oven; drizzle it with some stock, sauce, or water; cover it with aluminum foil; and bake the whole thing in a 400\xb0 F oven until cooked.Why is my steak still pink after cooking?
Small amounts of carbon monoxide can be emitted from inefficient burning of gas flames in gas grills or ovens. This too can combine with the myoglobin in meat, causing it to retain its pink color (though usually just on the surface) even when well cooked.Is it OK if steak is raw in the middle?
You should be fine. Keep in mind that steak can be eaten raw as in steak tartare or yukhoe, and some people like their steak barely seared on the outside, ie cooked blue.What happens if you eat slightly undercooked steak?
Eating undercooked ground beef is one of the main causes of E. coli, which can cause symptoms including diarrhea, vomiting and stomach cramps. These symptoms usually occur between two and eight days after eating contaminated food and can last for up to a week. E.Anthony Bourdain on the worst mistake when cooking steak
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