Follow this checklist to find your ideal level of doneness:
- Rare: 125 degrees Fahrenheit plus a three-minute cooling period after removal from the heat
- Temperatures between 130 and 135 degrees Fahrenheit are considered medium-rare.
- The medium temperature is between 135 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 140 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit is considered medium-well.
- 155 degrees Fahrenheit or above for well-done
What temperature do you cook a steak in the oven?
Cook a medium-rare steak in the oven until the color of the steak is deep pink and the temperature reaches around 135°F. Cook a medium steak in the oven at a temperature of around 145°F until it is light pink in color and the outside is somewhat crisp.
What is the best temperature to cook a medium rare steak?
The same as you would with any other type of meat, for a medium rare steak, allow the meat to cook until it is approximately 5°F to 10°F below your desired internal temperature, then remove it and allow it to rest until it reaches the proper internal temperature for medium rare steak, which is between 135°F and 145°F.
What is the best temperature to cook steak on a charcoal grill?
- Steaks of 3/4 inch thickness should be cooked at a temperature ranging from 360°F to 400°F, depending on the type of meat used.
- In order to use charcoal grills, medium-hot coals with a little covering of ash are ideal.
- Temperatures in the 325°F to 350°F range are ideal for cooking steaks with a thickness of one inch.
Additionally, medium-rare to rare-cooked steaks should be grilled at this temperature as well.
Do you need a meat thermometer to cook steak?
You will need a meat thermometer, such as a ThermoPro Digital Instant Read Thermometer, combined with the accompanying steak temperature chart in order to achieve the right cooking temperature for a medium-rare steak each and every time you cook one. When it comes to cooking steak, why is it important to pay attention to the temperature?