For grilling a 1-inch thick steak, the general recommended cooking times vary by desired doneness:
- Rare: 5 to 10 minutes total (about 2-5 minutes per side)
- Medium-Rare: 7 to 12 minutes total
- Medium: 8 to 13 minutes total
- Medium-Well: 10 to 15 minutes total
These times correspond to grilling on gas or charcoal grills. The process often includes searing on high heat for 1-2 minutes per side, then moving the steak to indirect heat to finish cooking. Using a meat thermometer is recommended to ensure the steak reaches the desired internal temperature for your preferred doneness. Another guideline is about 3-4 minutes per side for a 1-inch steak to achieve medium-rare to medium doneness. A more detailed breakdown from a grilling chart for a 1-inch thick steak on a grill would be approximately:
- Rare (120°-130°F): 5 minutes on side 1, 3 minutes on side 2
- Medium Rare (130°-140°F): 5 minutes on side 1, 4-5 minutes on side 2
- Medium (140°-150°F): 6 minutes on side 1, 4-5 minutes on side 2
- Well Done (160°-170°F): 8 minutes on side 1, 6-7 minutes on side 2
Resting the steak for about 5 minutes after grilling is also advised to let juices redistribute. In summary, for a 1-inch steak, plan on grilling roughly 5 to 15 minutes total depending on desired doneness, with about 3-5 minutes per side being typical for medium-rare to medium. Adjust based on grill heat and steak thickness, and use a meat thermometer for best results.
