ECR'S Top 5: The perfect steak for you
The steaks are high when it comes to cooking a steak...
From grill to plate, here are the five ways to cook a steak...
1. Blue
Blue steaks, also know as "blue rare” or “bleu,” is the first stage on the steak doneness chart. The outside of the steak is seared, but for such a short time that the interior remains cool and essentially raw.
We know what you must be thinking, how could I ever eat a raw steak? Many enjoy the steak to be as juicy and meaty as possible. You'll never know if you like it if you don't try.
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2. Medium-rare
Medium-rare is the second level of steak "doneness". This is often referred to as the “best way to cook a steak”.
The piece of meat should be 50% redness and still leave you with a juicy and tender steak.
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3. Medium
Right in the middle, this type of steak is best for those that like the best of both worlds. If you're on the fence and unsure about how a restaurant will make your steak, medium is always a safe bet.
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4. Medium-well
A further variation of medium, the medium-well is cooked just that little bit more.
This type of steak has been cooked throughout and will only show a hint of pinkness inside.
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5. Well done
Ending off the level of doneness for steaks is well done. Beef can easily become flavourless and dry when cooked for too long, which is why most steak-lovers swear against well doneness.
However, many swear by it to ensure that a steak is cooked fully.
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