How To Cook T-Bone Steak

How to Cook T-Bone Steak on the Grill

Determining how long to cook T-Bone steak on the grill or how to grill it to the perfect medium-rare temperature? There are two main approaches for grilling T-Bone steak:

• Charcoal Grilling
• Gas Grilling

Regardless of which method you choose, be sure your steaks are completely thawed before cooking. We recommend thawing in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours. Once thawed, remove your steak from the refrigerator approximately 30–40 minutes before cooking to allow the steak to come to room temperature. Lastly, season your steak as desired. The best grilled T-Bone steaks are seasoned to taste with Kansas City Steak Original Steak Seasoning.

Charcoal Grill

Preheat your grill on high. Place steaks over the hottest part of the grill, and sear both sides for 1–2 minutes. Then, move to medium, ash-covered coals and continue to grill for the times listed in the Cooking Times Chart below. Turn about 1 minute prior to the halfway point.

Gas Grill

Preheat on high. Sear both sides for 1–2 minutes, then, reduce to medium heat and continue to grill for the times listed in the Cooking Times Chart below. Turn about 1 minute prior to the halfway point.

Preparation and How Long to Grill Your T-Bone Steak (medium-rare recommended):

• For the perfect medium-rare T-Bone steak, grill for 10–13 minutes for a 1-inch steak, and 14–17 minutes for a 1½ inch steak, turning about 1 minute before the halfway point. A meat thermometer should read 130°F.
• Rest your steaks for 5 minutes before serving, covering lightly with foil. The temperature of the meat will continue to rise about 5°F during this time (this is called "carryover cooking"). The final temperature will read 135°F.
• Resting steak is important because the heat of cooking pulls the juices in the meat toward the surface; if you slice into it immediately after cooking, those flavorful juices will end up on your plate, not in your steak. Allowing your steak to rest will give the juices time to sink back in and throughout the meat, keeping it moist and flavorful.
• To check the degree of doneness, use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature of your steak.
• Prior to serving, add a Kansas City Steak Finishing Butter for an additional flavor boost.