Temperature and cooking tips for beef. Learn what recommended doneness temperatures and other best cooking practices.
Tri tip is a steak-like cut with very little connective tissue, and that means it should be cooked to the same doneness as a steak would be: 130°–135°F (54–57°C) for medium-rare or 135°–145°F (57–63°C) for medium. The temperature to cook the tri tip at is kind of up to you. We prefer cooking it slowly at 220°F (104°C) and then reverse…
Tri tip is a juicy, tender cut of meat…as long as you don’t overcook it and you cut it the right way! Cutting it the right way means slicing it against the grain. The grain of a tri tip runs radially from the corner opposite the crook in the meat. This means that cutting the piece in…
While the hardcore-meat-lover may claim that medium-rare is the only way to eat a steak, a lot of home cooks look to cook their steaks to a safe and still flavorful medium temperature. To achieve a medium temp in your steak or other beef cuts we recommend using an instant-read thermometer, like the Thermapen®, which…
Medium Rare Temperature The coveted medium-rare doneness has long been the goal of the steak and prime rib home cook. It is the optimal cook temperature of meat because of the tenderness and flavor it brings. Attaining this grilling and roasting goal can be quite the challenge. Using an instant-read thermometer, like the Thermapen, and cooking…
For consistent results, while cooking beef, it is important to know your target doneness temperatures. We’re partial to medium rare ourselves for its flavor and tenderness, but whether you like your beef rare or on the well-done side, use a fast and accurate instant-read thermometer, like the Thermapen® ONE, to make sure you get just…
July is grilling month so it’s officially steak season. And it is fair to say that nothing will have a greater impact on the taste and quality of the steak you feed your friends and family than your ability to accurately gauge the internal temperatures of the steak. Testing Doneness There are many different methods people…
