Only turn once and allow the steak to “rest” for the a few minutes before serving

  • Rare: depends on thickness, but generally a few minutes each side – the meat should feel “really soft” when you press it with the back of the tongs.
  • Medium rare: when moisture is visible, turn the steak, cook other side until moisture is visible – should feel “soft” when you press it with the back of the tongs.
  • Medium: the meat should feel “springy” when you press it with the back of the tongs.
  • Medium well: the meat feels “firm” when you press it with the back of the tongs.
  • Well done: the meat feels “very firm” when you press it with the back of the tongs.

REMEMBER – your meat will keep cooking in it’s own heat once removed from the BBQ to rest. So always slightly under-cook and it should turn out exactly the way you want it to.