Techniques

Medium-rare

A steak browned outside, red and juicy inside, about 52–55 °C after it rests.

What to do

  1. Sear the crust over high heat.
  2. Finish more gently until a thermometer in the centre reads about 50 °C.
  3. Take it off and let it rest. The temperature still climbs a couple of degrees.

A common slip. Sliced at once, the juices run onto the board instead of staying in the meat.

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