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So what in Sam’s Hill is a Hanger Steak???
January 3rd, 2013 In search of a
Hanger Steak in Silver City, NM. I
drove to town today, it is a 1/2
hour drive from where I live. We
have no real meat markets. We
have a Super Walmart, of
course... An Albertson’s grocery
store and a Food Basket - IGA...
NO THIS AIN”T ME! I’m older now.
“READ STORY BELOW”
My Search for a Hanger Steak
Where does the Hanger Steak come From?
It is part of the Diaphragm and “Hangs” between the loin and the ribs. It is a very lean piece of
meat and can be tough if not cooked or prepared properly. This is an exceptionally tasty cut of
meat. If you like your steak well done this is probably not for you. This cut is best cooked rare or
medium rare as well done will definitely dry it out and make it tough.
You may find it difficult to find though, since there is only one per animal and it only weighs
around two pounds.
Sometimes it is called the “butcher’s Steak” reason being is since there is only one per cow the
Butcher would reserve that cut for him and his family. I may have had this once in my life and did
not even know it. About ten years ago we raised our own Steer and had a local wild game
dresser and butcher come pick him up when he was well fattened and we had him process the
animal for us. Hmmmmmm I’m wondering if I got it? ha! Maybe the butcher got it!
The hanger steak comes from a supportive muscle that is attached to the kidney, diaphragm and
the last rib. It appears like it is “hanging” from the diaphragm, which is why it gets its name
“Hanger Steak”. Since it is a supportive muscle
and not an active muscle it is very tender unlike
a leg muscle that gets lots of use. This cut of
meat is usually darker than other cuts of meat
and it will have marbling throughout the steak.
It is known for its prominent beefy flavor.
Oh by the way If you are need of a portable
propane BBQ - My daughter purchased the
Weber shown below and I have cooked on it
twice now, “Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin stuffed
with Jalapeno and Cream Cheese.” Turned out
absolutely delicious and the BBQ performed
wonderfully! It truly is a sweet unit. It will be my
next “Main” BBQ unit in the future.