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Very Rare "Blue" (110–115°F). The steak is seared on the outside but raw on the inside. Rare (120-125°F). The steak is red throughout the middle and the center is warm but not cooked.

Put the steaks in the oven on the middle rack for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the steak reads 115 F (for medium rare steak — if you'd like more or less, you can always adjust the temperature ...

A version of this article appears in print on Dec. 13, 2023, Section D, Page 2 of the New York edition with the headline: The Best Way to Cook Steak for Holiday Parties.