Steak doneness timer
Keep this screen open. We keep it awake while the timer runs, where your phone allows.
Enjoy your steak! How much protein was that? See the Animal-Protein Chart →Times are estimates. Stoves, grills and steaks all vary. Always check the thickest part with a food thermometer before you take the steak off the heat.
Printable for your fridgeMeat Temperature Chart10 pages · °F + °C · US Letter + A4 →
Meat temperature guide
Measure in the thickest part, away from bone, fat or gristle. °C values are rounded.
Beef steaks & roasts
Take steaks off the heat about 5°F (3°C) early (the pull temp). They rise to the final temp as they rest.
| Doneness | Pull | Final |
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USDA safe minimum: with a 3-minute rest for beef, lamb and veal steaks, chops and roasts. Rare and medium-rare are below that.
Safe minimums: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Doneness levels: Certified Angus Beef. Seafood signs: FDA. You can always cook food hotter than these minimums.
Quick Meat Temp Card
One page for the fridge: steak doneness plus USDA safe minimums, in °F and °C. Free PDF, no sign-up.
From our Etsy shop
Simple meat-and-eggs printables for real kitchens. Instant PDF downloads, US Letter + A4.
Meat Temperature Chart
Safe temps, steak doneness, fridge & freezer times and kitchen conversions. 10 pages, °F + °C.
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Animal-Protein Chart
Protein, fat, carbs and calories per serving for 58 meats, seafood, eggs and dairy foods, all from USDA data. 9 pages.
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Carnivore Starter Bundle
Four printables in one download: Carnivore Food List, Animal-Protein Chart, 7-Day Meal Plan and Daily Tracker.
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Quick Meat Temp Card
One page for the fridge: steak doneness plus USDA safe minimums, in °F and °C. Free PDF, no sign-up.