Anthony Bourdain speaking.
The Worst Steak Blunder To Make, According To Anthony Bourdain

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By ALICIA BETZ
Anthony Bourdain smiling.
In a video posted to the “No Reservations” Facebook page, celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain stated that the worst mistake everybody makes when cooking steak is touching it.
Steak on a cutting board.
Bourdain explained that it’s crucial to let your steak rest post-cooking, regardless of the thickness of the cut. Ideally, you should allow it to rest for five to seven minutes.
Seasoned steak on a cutting board.
“Don’t wrap it in foil, don’t cover it, don’t poke it, don’t prod it. Don’t even look at it. Just let it sit there. Leave it alone. And you will be rewarded,” Bourdain said.
Steak resting on wooden board.
According to the chef, “What’s going on inside is, it is continuing to cook, but even more importantly, the juices are distributing themselves in a truly wonderful alignment.”
A partially sliced steak on a cutting board.
If you don’t let your steak rest and cut into it too quickly, you might notice a bullseye pattern, but what you should see is a gradual change from red to pink to the outer crust.
Hand checking steak temperature on a grill.
Remove the steak from heat when it’s about 5 degrees shy of your desired temperature. As the meat rests, its temperature will rise by about 5 to 10 degrees, further cooking it.