What is the ideal time/ideal temperature to bar-b-que a medium rare Filet Mignon?!
What is the ideal time/ideal temperature to bar-b-que a medium rare Filet Mignon?
Answers:
How to Grill the Perfect Steak
Here?s where you get dad to raise your allowance, forgive curfew violations and overlook that mysterious dent in the car door. The perfect steak is as easy as 1,2,3.
1. Heat grill to medium high heat. Bring (one-inch) steaks to room temperature so they?ll grill quickly and evenly. Season both sides with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper.
2. Brush grill with Wild Oats Canola Oil.
3. Place the steak on the grill so the grate runs horizontally under the steak. Cook 2 minutes. Flip steak so the grate runs horizontally under the steak. Cook for 2 minutes. Turn steak over and position it vertically over the grate. Cook for 2 minutes. Flip and position it vertically over the grate. Cook for 2-3 minutes for medium rare. Add 2 minutes of cooking time per level of doneness.
Remove from grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Resting allows the juices to redistribute throughout the steak, making it tender and juicy.
Meat Thermometer
Until you get a feel for how to cook a steak to your liking a meat thermometer is an essential tool, and it can be used for chicken, pork, seafood and more! Chose a traditional chef?s thermometer for its simplicity and portability, or invest in a digital, hi-tech model for assured accuracy and timer features.
Beef Temperatures
Rare 130?F
Medium Rare 140?
Medium 150?
Medium Well 155?
Well Done 160?
General Cooking Times
For 1-inch thick steaks cook 9 minutes for rare, 13 minutes for medium and 18 minutes for medium well.
For 1 1/2-inch and a thick steaks cook 12 minutes for rare, 17 minutes for medium and 22 minutes for medium well.