A Good Thermometer

- 10° can make all the difference in the world when grilling a steak. Maybe a very expert griller can determine the doneness by simple pressing on it but for most of us we need to know the temperature.

The answer – invest in a good thermometer. A good digital thermometer is fast, accurrate and easy to read. You shouldn’t need to spend more than $10 either.

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Desired Doneness

The first thing you must determine is what your desired doneness is. When grilling a steak there should be no guess-work. You know what you want, rare to medium rare – is there any other way? Well regardless the table below will show you at what temperature you should pull your steak off at to achieve your desired doneness!

Desired Doneness

 Rare: 140°
 Medium Rare: 145°
 Medium: 160°
 Medium Well: 165°
 Well Done: Leave it on a bit longer.