How to Cook a Perfect Medium Rare Steak
This is the part where everyone fails. You’re hungry, your kitchen smells like heaven, and your friends are drooling on your counter. But if you cut that steak now, all those glorious juices will puddle on the plate, leaving you with dry, sad meat. Put the knife down.
Let the steak rest on a cutting board for 5 to 7 minutes. I always whisper sweet nothings to it during this time—“You’re doing great, stay juicy, you beautiful beast.” Tenting it loosely with foil helps keep it warm. Seriously, go wash a dish, take a deep breath, or do a little victory dance. Just wait.