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HOW TO COOK THE PERFECT PAN OR BBQ STEAK

BEFORE COOKING:

  • 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

Rare

  • 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

Medium Rare

  • 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

Medium

  • 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

Medium Well

  • 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

Well Done

  • 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

AFTER COOKING:

  • Position steaks in a warm place, or cover with foil and rest for 3-5 minutes.








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