They are the rules adapted by the celebrated "Beefsteak Club" started in England in 1734.

Pound well your meat, until the fibers break,

Be sure that next you have, to broil your steak

Good coal in plenty; one moment leave,

But turn it over this way, and then that;

The lean should be quite rare - not so the fat.

The platter now and then the juice receive,

Put on your butter, place it on your meat,

Salt, pepper, turn it over, serve and eat.