What is the target internal temperature range for Medium steak?

What is the target internal temperature range for Medium steak?

• A. 130-135 F
• B. 140-145 F
• C. 150-155 F
• D. 120-130 F

Answer: (B)

Medium steak is cooked to a center temperature of about 140–145°F (60–63°C). This range gives a warm pink center with good moisture and tenderness, striking a balance between cooked-through and juicy. Because meat continues to cook a bit after you remove it from heat, you’ll often pull it slightly before reaching the final target so that after resting it finishes around 140–145°F. The other temperature ranges correspond to different doneness levels—roughly 120–130°F is rare, 130–135°F is medium-rare, and 150–155°F is well-done—so aiming for 140–145°F keeps the steak in the medium range.

Medium steak is cooked to a center temperature of about 140–145°F (60–63°C). This range gives a warm pink center with good moisture and tenderness, striking a balance between cooked-through and juicy. Because meat continues to cook a bit after you remove it from heat, you’ll often pull it slightly before reaching the final target so that after resting it finishes around 140–145°F. The other temperature ranges correspond to different doneness levels—roughly 120–130°F is rare, 130–135°F is medium-rare, and 150–155°F is well-done—so aiming for 140–145°F keeps the steak in the medium range.