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HOW TO COOK THE PERFECT PAN OR BBQ STEAK
BEFORE COOKING:
Rare
Medium Rare
Medium
Medium Well
Well Done
- Steaks should be at least 21mm-25mm thick
- If possible steaks should not be frozen and best cryovaced or fresh to preserve the meats ageing qualities (Ask your Butcher if unsure)
- Heat pan or BBQ to hot before placing steaks on the surface
- Cook for a few minutes per side (depending on thickness)
- Turn once only
- Cook until steak feels ‘very soft’ with back of tongs.
- Cook to an internal temperature of approximately 35°C
- Cook on one side until moisture is just visible on top surface
- Turn once only
- Cook on other side until surface moisture is visible.
- Cook until steak feels ‘soft’ with back of tongs.
- Cook to an internal temperature of approximately 45°C
- Cook on one side until moisture is pooling on top surface
- Turn once only
- Cook on other side until surface moisture is visible.
- Cook until steak feels ‘springy’ with back of tongs.
- Cook to an internal temperature of approximately 55°C
- Cook on one side until moisture is pooling on top surface
- Turn once only
- Cook on other side until moisture is pooling on the surface.
- Reduce heat and cook until steak fells ‘firm’ with back of tongs.
- Cook until steak feels ‘springy’ with back of tongs.
- Cook to an internal temperature of approximately 65°C
- Cook on one side until moisture is pooling on top surface
- Turn once only
- Cook on other side until moisture is pooling on the surface.
- Reduce heat and cook until steak fells ‘very firm’ with back of tongs.
- Cook until steak feels ‘springy’ with back of tongs.
- Cook to an internal temperature of approximately 75°C
- Position steaks in a warm place, or cover with foil and rest for 3-5 minutes.
(http://www.bedrockmeat.com.au/how_to_cook.php)