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Steak School

How to Cook the Perfect Steak

4 May 20265 min read

A great steak isn't luck — it's a method. Follow these steps and you'll get a restaurant-quality result every time.

1. Start at room temperature

Take your steak out of the fridge 30–45 minutes before cooking so it cooks evenly. Pat it dry — moisture is the enemy of a good crust — and season generously with salt.

2. Get the heat right

You want a very hot pan or grill. Sear the steak hard on both sides to build a deep, flavourful crust, then move it to gentler heat to finish to your preferred doneness.

3. Cook to temperature, not time

Use a thermometer: 52°C for medium-rare, 57°C for medium. Pull it a couple of degrees early — it keeps cooking as it rests.

4. Rest, then slice

Rest the steak for at least half the cooking time so the juices redistribute. Slice against the grain and serve immediately. Ask us for a cut-specific guide next time you're in.

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Visit Bo Butcher in Girrawheen or call ahead — we'll help you pick the perfect cut.

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