Which description matches the Medium steak temperature?

• A. Rare: Cool Red Center
• B. Medium Rare: Warm Red Center
• C. Medium: Hot Pink Center
• D. Well Done: Hot Brown Center, No Pink

Answer: (C)

Understanding steak doneness by the center color and temperature helps you identify the description that matches Medium. For medium, the center remains hot pink, indicating a mid-range temperature around 140–145°F (60–63°C). The pink hue shows the meat is cooked through the outside but still warm and juicy in the center.

So the description that says Medium is Hot Pink Center matches because it reflects this level of doneness. The other descriptions describe different doneness levels: rare would have a cool red center, medium-rare a warm red center, and well done a hot brown center with no pink.