Steak Degrees of Doneness
Medium Rare (130°F / 54°C)
The gold standard — tender, juicy, and flavorful.
Center is red, surrounded by a ring of pink.
Fat has melted, distributing buttery flavor without significant moisture loss.
Medium (140°F / 60°C)
Pink throughout, no red center.
Still flavorful with some butteriness, but slightly less juicy.
Medium Well (150°F / 66°C)
Faint pink in the center.
Noticeably less tender and juicy due to moisture loss.
Well Done (160°F / 71°C)
Fully cooked through; no pink.
Much drier and tougher — most chefs avoid this doneness for steaks.
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