Definition
A steak seared hard on the outside until charred but left practically raw inside. Legend says Pittsburgh steelworkers would cook steaks on blast furnace doors, creating this extreme contrast.
Example Usage
Guy at table 5 wants his strip steak Pittsburgh rare—get the pan screaming hot.
Origin
Named after Pittsburgh steelworkers' alleged cooking method using industrial equipment
Fun Fact
Also called 'black and blue,' this preparation requires precise timing—too long and you've got a normal rare steak, too short and you've got tar-covered raw meat.
Source: American steakhouse terminology
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