doneness

American  

[duhn-nis] / ˈdʌn nɪs /

noun

1. the condition of being cooked to a desired degree.

   steak prepared to the doneness ordered by the customer.

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Etymology

Origin of doneness

First recorded in 1925–30; done + -ness

Example Sentences

It even comes with straightforward meat probes that display their readings in the app, taking the guesswork out of doneness and making overcooked brisket a thing of the past.

From Salon

Set the air fryer to a lower temperature than you might expect—somewhere under 300°F—and cook the eggs for 8 to 15 minutes, depending on your preferred doneness.

From Salon

Of course, you might opt for a different cooktime based on the steak's thickness, your preferred doneness or the likes.

From Salon

Do a test by only boiling 2 to 3 and check doneness after 2 minutes.

From Salon

The sticking point is that, unlike forgiving chicken legs and roots, which have a relatively wide window of doneness, shrimp and zucchini can be finicky.

From Seattle Times