Cuisinart Steak Chart

The SEAR function grills steaks to perfection. Here is a simple guide to cooking to your personal preference. We give instructions for grilling the steaks in the Closed position, but they can easily be done in the Open position as well - just flip the steaks halfway through. Remember to always monitor the temperature of your steaks to achieve desired doneness.

source	Cuisinart
categories	kitchen tips, panini grill
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INSTRUCTIONS

[Plate and Position]

1. Grill; Closed

[Cooking Instructions]

2. Two-minute SEAR (with 450 �F as the default). Put the steak(s) on the preheated lower grill plate. Using the cover height adjuster, set the upper plate so it is just sitting on top of the steak, but not pressing it.

3. Steak Doneness. 1" thick steak 1.5" thick steak 2"� thick steak

4. Rare (125°F). SEAR + 1-2 mins. SEAR + 2-3 mins. SEAR + 5-8 mins

5. Med Rare (135°F). SEAR + 2-4 mins. SEAR + 3-5 mins. SEAR + 8-12 mins

6. Med (145°F). SEAR + 4-5 mins. SEAR + 5-6 mins. SEAR + 12-18 min

7. Med Well (155°F). SEAR + 5-6 mins. SEAR + 6-7 mins. SEAR + 18-25 mins

8. Well (160°F+). SEAR + 6 mins +. SEAR + 7 mins +. SEAR + 25 mins +.

NOTES

• Allow steaks to sit at room temperature at least 15 minutes before grilling. • Allow steaks to rest at 5 minutes after grilling so juices are able to redistribute before cutting. Otherwise all of that delicious juice will be on your plate and not in your steak. • For the larger 2-inch steaks grill all 4 surfaces for even cooking.