What's the best way to cook a steak?

Maybe this will help to get our grilling season here quicker.  What is the best way to cook your steak? If your a fan of the animated sitcom “King Of The Hill” you know how Hank likes his done.

According to Taste.com how long you cook them depends on how rare you like them to be. The time needed to cook a steak varies depending on its thickness, and how you like it. Don’t be tempted to cut into a steak to see if it’s done. This allows the precious juices to escape, making the meat tough. Instead, press the centre of the steak with the back of your tongs – if it’s medium the meat will spring back.

Use this guide for cooking times and to tell when it’s ready.

For steak 1.5cm-thick:

Rare – 1-1 1/2 minutes each side
Medium – 2-3 minutes each side
Well done – 3-4 minutes each side

For steak 2-3cm-thick:

Rare – 2-3 minutes each side
Medium – 4-5 minutes each side
Well done – 5-6 minutes each side

Tongs test

Rare – soft
Medium – slightly firmer and springy
Well done – very firm with no spring