I don't really even like steak that much, but I think this information is very useful. For more information from a source who knows far more about this than I do, click here. But here are some basics for the next time you head out for your fix of red meat or if you want to cook it at home yourself:


Rare:

• Cook each Side 2 minutes
• Flip once
• Internal very red, moist, red juices
• Touch: very soft

Medium Rare: 

• Cook each Side 3 minutes
• Flip once
• Internal light red, moist, pink juices
• Touch: soft and springy

Medium: 

• Cook each Side 5 minutes
• Flip once
• Internal pink red, moist, clear to pink juices
• Touch: firm and springy

Medium Well: 

• Cook each Side 6 minutes
• Flip once
• Internal pink less red, moist, red juices
• Touch: firm and very springy

Well Done:

• Cook each Side 2 minutes
• Reduce heat to cook another 5 minutes each side
• Flip once
• Internal stone grey color, dry, clear, no pink juices
• Very firm to touch