well done steak with rosemary

Can You Cook a Great Steak Well Done?

Technically? Yes.
Would we recommend it? Not exactly.

At Creamery Creek, we believe in letting great beef speak for itself, and when you’re working with dry-aged steak, a little pink goes a long way. A well-done steak (160°F+) has no red or pink left, and most of the natural juiciness is gone too.

Hey, I'm not here to judge. Just to guide.

Our Take: Medium-Well Is the Sweet Spot

If you’re someone who really doesn’t like pink, medium-well (150–155°F) might be your happy place. It’s still cooked through, but not dried out. With a careful reverse sear and a watchful eye on your thermometer, you can land in that golden zone of tenderness and doneness.

Quick Tips for Higher Doneness:

  • Choose a well-marbled cut (like ribeye or sirloin)

  • Use a meat thermometer.  Guessing leads to disappointment

  • Let it rest 5–10 minutes to keep what juices are left where they belong

  • Don’t skip the sear! It’s where the flavor lives

Final:

You paid for quality. Don’t be afraid of a little pink.

If you’re committed to well-done? Do it well, with patience, heat control, and a great cut of beef.

XOXO, 

Louisa


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