How Chefs Know a Steak is Cooked Perfectly

Fallow November 12, 2025
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We're Jack and Will & we run Fallow, Roe & FOWL restaurants in London. For enquiries, contact [email protected]

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Ever ruined an expensive steak by overcooking it? In this video, we break down the four ways professional chefs know exactly when a steak is perfectly cooked without cutting it open. From timing and touch to the cake tester and probe method, you’ll see how each technique works, its pros and cons, and which one gives the most consistent results. Whether you’re cooking at home or working a restaurant grill, this is the ultimate guide to nailing your medium-rare steak every single time. VIDEO CHAPTERS 00:00 - Don't Ruin Your Steak 00:18 - Timing 02:35 - Touch 04:58 - Cake Tester 07:59 - Temperature Probe

Perfect Steak Every Time

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