Here, you can find a quick cheat sheet on meats cooking time (grilling or searing) according to thickness or cuts.
Do take note that several factor will makes the result different such as the pan/utensil you used. Your definition of ‘medium/strong’ heat might differ from ours. How your meat was treated, or what temperature the meat is.
BEEF - STEAKS - PRIMARY CUTS (SIRLOIN/RIBEYE)
Hot Pan with medium heat (fire)
Meat Thickness | 0.5 inch | 1 mins on each side, flip 2 times (total cooking time ~2mins)
Meat Thickness | 0.7 inch | 1 mins 15 secs on each side, flip 2-3 times (total cooking time ~3.5 mins)
Meat Thickness | 1.0 inch | 1 mins 30 secs on each side, flip 2-3 times (total cooking time ~4.5mins)
Meat Thickness | 1.5 inch | 2 mins on each side, flip 3 times (total cooking time ~6mins)
Hot Pan with medium heat (fire)
Meat Thickness | 0.5 inch | 1 mins on each side, flip 3-4 times (total cooking time ~3.5mins)
Meat Thickness | 0.7 inch | 1 mins 15 secs on each side, flip 3-4 times (total cooking time ~4.5 mins)
Meat Thickness | 1.0 inch | 1 mins 30 secs on each side, flip 4 times (total cooking time ~6mins)
Meat Thickness | 1.5 inch | 2 mins on each side, flip 3 times (total cooking time ~8mins)
Hot Pan with medium heat (fire)
Meat Thickness | 0.5 inch | 1 mins on each side, flip 4-5 times (total cooking time ~5mins)
Meat Thickness | 0.7 inch | 1 mins 15 secs on each side, flip 4-5 times (total cooking time ~5.5mins)
Meat Thickness | 1.0 inch | 1 mins 30 secs on each side, flip 5-6 times (total cooking time ~7mins) + Oven 2mins
Meat Thickness | 1.5 inch | 2 mins on each side, flip 4 times (total cooking time ~8mins) + Oven 2mins
Pre-heated oven at 180degree celcius
IBERICO PORK - STEAKS - PORK COLLAR/CHEEK/ABANICO/BELLY
Hot Pan with medium heat (fire)
Sear each side for 1 min, total cooking time of 3 mins.
Pre-heat the oven, 180°C, transfer the meat into the oven for another 3 mins.
CHILEAN COD FILLET / NORWAY FJORD TROUT FILLET
Hot Pan with medium heat (fire)
Sear skin side first (1-2 mins or till skin is crispy)
Flip over and cook for another 1-2 mins (total cooking time of 3-4 mins)
Pre-heat the oven, 180°C, transfer the fillet into the oven for another 3-4 mins.
Hot Pan with medium heat (fire)
Sear skin side first (1-2 mins or till skin is crispy)
Flip over and cook for another 1-2 mins (total cooking time of 3-4 mins)
Pre-heat the oven, 180°C, transfer the fillet into the oven for another 3-4 mins.5-6
FOIE GRAS
Hot Pan, high heat.Â
Sear it for 1.5mins each side (total of 3 mins cooking time)
Transfer to pre-heated oven (180°C) for another 3 minutes
Low heat (no need to pre heat pan, no need oil)
Sear for 1.5 mins each side (total of 3 mins) or till golden brown
