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Breagagh Valley Artisan Meats was founded in 2013 as a small independent Kilkenny based company specialising in artisan meat production. Our founder and owner, George Navratil, studied Meat Technology and Meat Processing in Prague, in the Czech republic.

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Steak Cooking Guide

Ultimate Guide to a Perfect Steak

Blue Rare

1. Seared on the outside, completely red throughout
2. Total cooking time: 2mins (2×30 secs each side)
3. Internal temperature: 46-49C

Blue Rare

1. Seared on the outside, completely red throughout
2. Total cooking time: 2mins (2×30 secs each side)
3. Internal temperature: 46-49C

Rare

1. Seared on the outside, 75% red through centre
2. Total cooking time: 7mins (2×3/4 mins each side)
3. Internal temperature: 52-55C

Rare

1. Seared on the outside, 75% red through centre
2. Total cooking time: 7mins (2×3/4 mins each side)
3. Internal temperature: 52-55C

Medium Rare

1. Seared on the outside, 50% red through centre
2. Total cooking time: 8 mins (2×2 mins each side)
3. Internal temperature: 55-60C

Medium Rare

1. Seared on the outside, completely red throughout
2. Total cooking time: 2mins (2×30 secs each side)
3. Internal temperature: 46-49C

Medium

1. Seared on the outside, 25% pink inside
2. Total cooking time: 9mins (2×2 1/4 mins each side)
3. Internal temperature: 60-65C

Medium

1. Seared on the outside, 25% pink inside
2. Total cooking time: 9mins (2×2 1/4 mins each side)
3. Internal temperature: 60-65C

Medium Well

1. Seared on the outside, some pink
2. Total cooking time: 10mins (2×2 1/2 mins each side)
3. Internal temperature: 65-69C

Medium Well

1. Seared on the outside, some pink
2. Total cooking time: 10mins (2×2 1/2 mins each side)
3. Internal temperature: 65-69C

Well Done

1. Seared on the outside, 50% red through centre
2. Total cooking time: 8 mins (2×2 mins each side)
3. Internal temperature: 55-60C

Well Done

1. Broiled until 100% brown
2. Total cooking time: 12 mins (2×3 mins each side)
3. Internal temperature: 71-100C

The secret: To seal in the juices, it is recommended that you let your steak rest for approximately as long as you cooked it for  the average being 5-7mins).

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