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“How would you like that cooked?” is a question you’ve probably heard (or asked) in reference to that special occasion dish: steak! Well, when cooking steak, it turns out there are quite a few different important internal temperatures to know, so grab an instant thermometer and get to it!
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Rare
120° - 130°
Bright red and cool center
Medium-Rare
130° - 140°
Warm reddish-pink center
Medium
140° - 150°
Warm pinkish center
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Medium-Well
150°-160°
Slightly pink center
Well-Done
160° - 170°
Brownish center
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