It's important to keep in mind that the meat will continue cooking with residual heat (carry over cooking) even after it's removed from the grill, by about 5 degrees. To test for the correct temperature, stick the thermometer probe in the thickest part, away from fat, bone, or gristle. Since the best way to determine when a steak is done is by checking the internal temperature of the meat, using an instant-read thermometer is key. Well-Done 170 F or more 12 then 10 minutes per side pull off grill at max 165 F Medium-Well 155 to 165 F 7 then 5 minutes per side pull off grill at max 160 F Medium 140 to 150 F 6 then 4 minutes per side pull off grill at max 145 F Medium-Rare: 130 to 135 F 5 then 4 minutes per side pull off grill at max 130 F Rare: 120 to 130 F 5 then 3 minutes per side pull off grill at max 125 F Watch Now: How Do I Know When a Steak is Done? Grill Times and Temperature for Steak
