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Medium-rare T-Bone Steak: Time & Temp

For a medium-rare t-bone steak (1.25" thick), grill about 5.1 minutes per side at 450°F and pull at an internal temperature of 135°F.
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Pull temperature on the doneness scale (rare → well-done)
DonenessInternal tempTime per side
Rare125°F4.3 min/side
Medium-rare135°F5.1 min/side
Medium145°F6.0 min/side
Medium-well150°F6.9 min/side
Well-done160°F7.9 min/side

Remember carryover cooking: pull the steak about 3-5°F below 135°F and rest 5 minutes before slicing.

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