Degrees of doneness for beef
Overview of degrees of doneness in three languages
Some want their meat well done. Others prefer a steak that is almost rare. Before cooking the meat, it is standard practice to ask guests about their preference, especially in the case of beef.
As we use both English and French terms, here is a brief overview of the various degrees of doneness:
German | French | English |
---|---|---|
sehr blutig / blau / roh | bleu | raw |
blutig | saignant | underdone / rare |
halb durch / rosa | à point | medium |
durch(gebraten) | bien cuit | well done |