beef hanger steak

[broschultz]

I bought a beef hanger steak by mistake and now have to figure out how to cook it. Any suggestions would be more than welcome. So far it seems it has to be marinaded.

 

[blues_n_cues]

fm what i've read treat it like a fajita or skirt steak. marinade well,go low & slow & spritz w/ the leftover marinade. a good marinade is soak overnight w/ sliced limes,worchy,& peppercorns.

 

[smokinbadger]

I bought a beef hanger steak by mistake and now have to figure out how to cook it. Any suggestions would be more than welcome. So far it seems it has to be marinaded.

I wish I could find hanger steak around here. It's got texture like a skirt steak, but can be really tender. One of our local restaurants sometimes has them, but I haven't found it in the meat markets so far.

As far as cooking it, here's a suggestion. Make a rub out of kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, cumin and chili powder (home made if you've got it). Generously rub down both sides of the steak with the rub. Squeeze a lime or two over the steak and let it sit, refrigerated for up to 6 hours. Then grill it over a hot direct fire, to no more than 122F. Slice it against the grain and enjoy. I like to eat it fajita style in tortillas with cheese, guacamole, etc.

 

[Meat Burner]

Help me out here...what's a hanger steak? I have no clue. Not the first time.

 

[qman]

I wish I could find hanger steak around here. It's got texture like a skirt steak, but can be really tender. One of our local restaurants sometimes has them, but I haven't found it in the meat markets so far.

As far as cooking it, here's a suggestion. Make a rub out of kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, cumin and chili powder (home made if you've got it). Generously rub down both sides of the steak with the rub. Squeeze a lime or two over the steak and let it sit, refrigerated for up to 6 hours. Then grill it over a hot direct fire, to no more than 122F. Slice it against the grain and enjoy. I like to eat it fajita style in tortillas with cheese, guacamole, etc.

I am voting with badger on this. The hanger works like a skirt steak, cook it hot and fast, keep it rare. I slosh some beer on with the lime, and serve it in tortillas with fresh salsa and sour cream + some romaine lettuce.

 

[broschultz]

Help me out here...what's a hanger steak? I have no clue. Not the first time.

It's also called a beef tenderloin or a butcher's steak

 

[qman]

It's also called a beef tenderloin or a butcher's steak

Not "Tenderloin" but "hanging tender". The hanger steak is part of the steer's diaphram. Should be cooked rare, and slliced thin.

Tenderloin is from the hind-quarter.

 

[Meat Burner]

Help me out here...still confused! Beef tenderloin...easy...but is the butcher's steak or hanging tender different? Maybe regional terms for the same thing? I am easily confused so...don't confuse me:redface:

 

[smokinbadger]

Help me out here...still confused! Beef tenderloin...easy...but is the butcher's steak or hanging tender different? Maybe regional terms for the same thing? I am easily confused so...don't confuse me:redface:

I won't link it here, but if you go to wikipedia, there is a pretty good article on the hanger steak. Pretty interesting.

 

[Nitrofly]

My new favorite cut of beef

Hey guys

I got turned on to these earlier this year. mmm good
that's what we are having for Xmas diner they will have
been marinating for a week tomorrow.. They do take a little
work you have to cut the hunk of grisle that runs done the middle
but everyone that I have let taste they love it..