Does Size Matter?
- Yes! The best steaks to grill are 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch thick. A thinner cut is more likely to get dried out.
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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High Heat
- The hotter the better is a great motto to grill steaks by. High heat helps brown the outside of the steak without jeopardizing the texture of the steak on the inside. It locks in all that juicy goodness.
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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.