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A Helpful Temperature & Timing Guide for Grilling Steak

Keep this handy temperature guide nearby to ensure your steaks come out perfectly on the grill every time. The difficultly of grilling a steak is knowing when it’s just right. Don’t leave it to chance. Instead, use a meat thermometer and consult this guide for accurate results.

Temperature & Timing for Grilling Steak

  1. Internal Temperature for Steak Cooking temperatures are relatively the same across all cuts of beef. But cooking times can vary based on the type, thickness and size of the steak. Follow this estimated grilling temperature guide.

    Extra-rare or Bleu

    80°-100°F

    26°-38°C

    Rare

    120°-125°F

    49°-51°C

    Medium Rare

    130°-135°F

    55°-57°C

    Medium

    140°-145°F

    60°-63°C

    Medium Well

    150°-155°F

    65°-69°C

    Well Done

    160°-175°F

    71°C

    HOT TIP Using a meat thermometer will take the guesswork out of determining if your steaks are ready to eat. Simply read the temperature on the thermometer display and compare it to the desired doneness on the chart.

  2. Estimate Your Cooking Time

    If you don’t want to use a meat thermometer, it is possible to estimate your cooking times for different types of steak.

    Steak Cut:
    Fillet Mignon & Centre-Cut Ribeyes

    Cooking Time for Rare: 3-4 minutes

    Cooking Time for Medium-Rare: 3½-4½ minutes

    Cooking Time for Medium: 4-5 minutes

    Steak Cut:
    Sirloin Strip Steaks, Ribeye Steaks & Porterhouse Steaks

    Cooking Time for Rare: 4-6 minutes

    Cooking Time for Medium-Rare: 5-7 minutes

    Cooking Time for Medium: 6-8 minutes

    HOT TIP Timing will vary based on thickness of cut, your grill and the grill temperature.

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