Preparing T-Bone Steaks
Direct heat grilling or broiling is best for the T-bone. You can pan cook it if the cut is less than 1 ¼” thick
Whenever barbecuing, use tongs to turn the meat. A fork should never be used as it will punch holes in the meat and allow the natural juices to escape, causing the meat to lose flavor and become chewy
Internal temperature for rare is 120° - 130°, medium rare is 130° - 140° and for medium is 140° - 150°. You can also judge the doneness of steak by pressing the meat with your finger. Very rare meat offers little resistance, medium rare is slightly springy, medium is firm but still springy, whereas well done is quite firm.
Preparing Filet Mignon
This cut is so tender that it should never be cooked beyond medium-rare. The longer you cook it, the less tender and drier it becomes
Use a dry, high heat method such as grilling, roasting, pan-frying, or broiling
Cutting into the meat to check doneness lets juice escape. Use the touch method. Touch the meat. If it feels soft and leaves an imprint, it is rare. If it is soft but slightly resilient, it is medium-rare. When it feels firm, it is overdone
Filets are a thick steak, so grill the sides as well as the top and bottom
Preparing Sandwich Steaks
Broiling - Set oven regulator to Broil. Preheat for 10 minutes. During broiling, the oven door for electric ranges should be left ajar; oven door on gas ranges should remain closed. Consult your owner’s manual for specific broiling guidelines. Place thawed steaks on broiler pan rack. Position broiler pan 4 inches from heating element. Broil for 6-8 minutes, turning once for medium rare, or cook to desired doneness.
Pan Frying - Preheat non-stick skillet for 3 minutes on medium-high. Cook 2 minutes on each side for medium rare or cook to desired doneness.
On the Grill - Preheat grill, cook steaks for 2 minutes, flip and grill for 2 minutes more for medium rare. Grill additional minutes or until steaks reach desired doneness.
Preparing Steakburgers
Partially thaw burgers in refrigerator. Use scissors or kitchen shears to cut around the outer edge of the patties, breaking the seal. Peel off top of plastic and remove patties.
On the Grill - Sear burgers 1 minute on each side over direct heat to seal in juices. Move to indirect heat. Grill for 6 minutes per side, checking to ensure patties are not burning. Do not press burgers with spatula. Cook until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, regardless of meat color.
Grilling Machine - Preheat 5 minutes. Place burgers on grilling machine and close lid. Cook until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
Broiling - Set oven regulator for Broil. Preheat for 10 minutes. During broiling, the oven door on electric ranges should remain ajar; the oven door on gas ranges remains closed (consult your owner’s manual for specific broiling guidelines). Place burgers on broiler pan rack and cook until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, regardless of color.
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