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Steak Cooking Guide

Fillet Mignon

Considered the "Queen of Steaks", the Fillet Mignon is from the heart of the tenderloin.  This mild flavored cut is so tender, it can often be cut with a fork.

Suggested cooking times for steaks 1-1.5" thick

Very Rare 4-5 minutes
Rare 5-6 minutes
Medium Rare 6-8 minutes
Medium 7-10 minutes
Well Done Not Recommended

Suggested cooking times for steaks 1.75-2" thick

Very Rare 5-6 minutes
Rare 6-8 minutes
Medium Rare 8-10 minutes
Medium 10-12 minutes
Well Done Not Recommended

Ribeye Steak

Cut from the heart of the Prime Rib, this tender steak is highly flavorful and marvelously juicy.

Suggested cooking times for steaks 1" thick

Very Rare 4-5 minutes
Rare 5-6 minutes
Medium Rare 6-8 minutes
Medium 7-10 minutes
Well Done Not Recommended

Sirloin Steak

Cut from the loin, the Sirloin Steak has a robust taste and texture.

Suggested cooking times for steaks .75 - 1.25" thick

Very Rare 5-6 minutes
Rare 7-8 minutes
Medium Rare 8-12 minutes
Medium 12-16 minutes
Well Done Not Recommended

New York Strip

Known as the "King of Steaks", this tender and flavorful Sirloin Strip steak is trimmed and cut from the heart of the loin.

Suggested cooking times for steaks 1.25 - 1.5" thick

Very Rare 4-5 minutes
Rare 5-6 minutes
Medium Rare 6-8 minutes
Medium 7-10 minutes
Well Done Not Recommended

Porterhouse Steak

This extra heavy cut is a combination of a Fillet Mignon and a juicy New York Strip.

Suggested cooking times for steaks 1.25" thick

Very Rare 6-8 minutes
Rare 8-9 minutes
Medium Rare 9-12 minutes
Medium 12-15 minutes
Well Done Not Recommended

T-Bone Steak

This generous cut is a slightly smaller version of the Porterhouse.

Suggested cooking times for steaks 1.25" thick

Very Rare 6-8 minutes
Rare 8-9 minutes
Medium Rare 9-12 minutes
Medium 12-15 minutes
Well Done Not Recommended

 

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Last updated March 06, 2006