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To test for desired doneness... use the touch test.... (this works every time, if you are paying attention)


• Rare: Let one hand hang limp. With the index finger of the other hand, push gently into the soft triangle of flesh between the thumb and index finger of the hanging hand. It will offer very little resistance, give way very easily and feel soft and spongy. That is the feel of rare steak.

• Medium-rare: Extend the hand in front of you and spread the fingers. Press the same spot with the index finger of the other hand. The flesh will be firmer but not hard, springy and slightly resistant. This is the feel of medium-rare steak.

• Medium: Make a fist and press the spot. It will feel firm and snap back quickly, offering only a minimum of give, as does meat cooked to medium.

• Beyond medium: Throw out the steak because you have killed it and nothing will save it.

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