2007-03-12 13:06:33 · 13 answers · asked by ecogrl23 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Press it with your finger.
Very soft = rare
Very hard = well done
In between = medium
Keep on touching it as you cook it, that way you will experience the different ways it feels.
The most important thing about cooking a steak is not to overcook it but also to REST the steak for about 5 minutes in a warm spot. This allows the juices to distribute evenly for beautiful pink juicy steak.
2007-03-12 13:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by Beatrice B 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
We use the cookout calculator at charcoalbob.com to get the right grilling time for steak. Just enter the cut of meat, thickness, doneness you want, type of grill, etc. It will give you printable instructions for how to grill the steak just the way you want it. It also has grilling tips.
We also use the pressure technique discussed earlier here as a backup way to verify the doneness.
2007-03-13 08:45:25 · answer #2 · answered by Terry S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like chicken, the juices will turn clear when it is done. most beef is best at medium anyway. You can get a meat thermometer to stick in when you think its about done, so it wont make a big hole. you DONT want to put a bunch of holes in it. or it will lose all it's moisture. You should get the grill good and hot before you put the meat on it, so it will sear the outsides, and seal the moisture in. then you can turn it down and finish it slowly. experince is best. just grill a lot, and pay attention to what is happening.
2007-03-12 20:14:01 · answer #3 · answered by Big hands Big feet 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how you like it cooked.
If you like it rare - 3 mins either side. If you like it med/well - let it cook each side for about 9 mins (then squeeze the steak between your fingers - if it is juicy and tender - it may need more time)
BTW - a dash of salt on each steak will bring out the flavour
2007-03-12 20:10:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you see what Beatrice said.... she is right on the money!!! I just enjoyed a grilled rib eye last night. When I pressed it with a fork, it yielded just a little... and turned out medium ... just the way to enjoy the true flavor of steak. Do let it rest to lock in the juices !!
2007-03-12 20:22:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's what I do: You can just use your hand. Touch your thumb to your forefinger and press the muscle on the inside of your thumb. That toughness is rare. Middle finger + thumb is medium. Ring finger+ thumb is medium well. Pinkie + thumb is well done. The meat is cooked to your desired level when it matches the toughness of your thumb muscle.
2007-03-12 20:15:55 · answer #6 · answered by splendorsolis 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can tell by pressing the steak and feeling how firm or squishy it is. If you press your thumb and pinky finger tips together on one hand and feel how firm the pad is under your thumb, that is what well-done will feel like. Thumb and ring finger, is more like medium/medium-well, thumb and middle finger is medium/medium-rare, and thumb and pointer finger is medium-rare/rare.
2007-03-12 20:17:20 · answer #7 · answered by smoondancer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything I have read says use a meat thermometer. Cutting it leaks the juices out.
2007-03-12 20:09:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends how well you like it done.
Well done...... cook one one side till the juices rise to the surface then flip and cook for a few more Min's. If you push on the centre it will feel firm.
rare......brown it. flip. brown other side. If you push on the centre it will feel soft.
med.....somewhere between the two.
Sounds yummy!! Have a nice meal.
2007-03-12 20:16:26 · answer #9 · answered by godchick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A food thermometer
2007-03-12 20:24:49 · answer #10 · answered by Larry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋