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    How do you know when a steak is done by touch?
    Ollie George Cigliano
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    Ollie George Cigliano is a Private Chef, Food Educator, and Owner of Ollie George Cooks, based in Long Beach, California. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in utilizing fresh, fun ingredients and mixing traditional and innovative cooking techniques. Ollie George holds a BA in Comparative Literature from The University of California, Berkeley, and a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from eCornell University.
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    Press the tip of your thumb and middle finger together. Then, press along the base of your palm—it'll feel a little tense, and is exactly what a medium-rare steak will feel like.
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    What’s the cooking temperature for medium rare steak?
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    If you’re cooking your steak in the oven, a thick steak will cook best at around 400°-450° F (204.4°-232.2° C). A medium rare steak will have an internal temperature of 130°-135° F (54.4°-57.2° C).
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    How long does a medium rare steak take to cook in the oven?
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    It typically takes about 12 minutes, but the time may vary depending on how thick your steak is and what cooking temperature you’re using.
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    Do you have to flip a steak when broiling it?
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    Yes, it’s a good idea to flip your steak about half-way through the cooking process.
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    What about rear steak?
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    About 3 minutes per side, but heat the pan until it is smoking the oil in the pan to get a great sear.
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