Allowing the meat to come to room temperature offers for a more equal cooking experience throughout the whole cooking process. A chilly piece of meat that strikes the pan might cause the muscle fibers to tighten up, which can result in tough, chewy meat. Prepare your steak ahead of time — a 500g steak will normally cook in 30-40 minutes if you prepare it properly.
Should steak be cooked to room temperature before cooking?
It makes no difference whether you choose to cook your piece of meat in the oven or in a skillet; allowing your steak to come to room temperature will ensure that you have a juicy, flavorful piece of meat. When preparing a cut like a tenderloin in the oven or grilling a T-bone steak, one of the most common blunders is not allowing the meat to come to room temperature first.
How long do you leave steaks out to thaw?
The author of this post points out that if you only leave steaks out for 10-15 minutes to get up to temperature, they may wind up being raw in the center of the steak. I recommend 30 minutes, although the time may most likely change depending on how warm your room is in the first place.