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One of the most widespread myths about steak preparation is the necessity to let it sit out for at least 20 minutes before cooking. Many believe this allows the meat to reach room temperature for even cooking. However, as demonstrated in practical tests, resting the steak for 20 minutes only results in a marginal temperature difference of 1 to 2 degrees. Therefore, there is no significant gain in taking this extra step, and one is better off going straight to cooking.