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When Is a Steak Most Tender?

James H. Sterling • • 7 min read
When Is a Steak Most Tender?

Starting just behind the rib section, the loin makes up the most tender cuts of beef

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Chuck steak is a cut of beef and is part of the sub-prime cut known as the chuck. The typical chuck steak is a rectangular cut, about 2.54 cm (1 inch) thick and containing parts of the shoulder bones, and is often known as a "7-bone steak," as the shape of the shoulder bone in cross-section resembles the numeral '7'.
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, which are typically the most expensive. These are the most expensive cuts of beef because relative to the entire animal, these premium cuts make up only a small percentage.

Does steak get more tender the longer you cook it?

Match the cut to the cooking method

The more you cook muscle, the more the proteins will firm up, toughen, and dry out. But the longer you cook connective tissue, the more it softens and becomes edible. To be specific, muscle tends to have the most tender texture between 120° and 160°F.

What doneness of steak is the most tender?

Medium rare and medium are two of the best levels to cook your steak. Why? The internal temperature ranging between 130-150°F is the ideal cooking point for most steaks, making the meat very tender, juicy, full of flavor and very delicious to eat.

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