So, you've gone through life
ordering your
steak "
medium", because you didn't know what "
rare" or "
medium well" meant, have you? Well, you need not do this
anymore, for here is your
guide to the
doneness of steak:
- rare: 140°F (60°C), center of the steak is very red and cool
- medium rare: 150°F (65°C), center of the steak is red and warm
- medium: 160°F (71°C), center of the steak is pink and hot
- medium well: 165°F (74°C), center of the steak is pinkish and hot
- well done: 170+°F (77+°C), steak is thoroughly cooked
Of course, you might still order medium (*cough*wuss!*cough*) after all of that, but hey, at least now you're educated, eh?