A simple guide to the perfect steak

There are two basic methods to test meat doneness: use a meat thermometer, or press on the meat with your finger tips. The finger test tends to get easier with practice - the texture of the various degrees of doneness of meat closely correspond to the feel of the fleshy part of your palm below the thumb. The more the meat is cooked, the less malleable it becomes.

Try this handy and reliable tip for the perfect steak: