Wagyu Hanger Steak

AMERICAN WAGYU

The SRF Black® hanger steak is a unique cut with the deep flavor of higher tier cuts with a strong grain like skirt and flank steak. Like other butcher cuts it’s also a good value. Average weight is 1.3 lbs. per package.

Select Grade: SRF Black®

SRF Black® The ideal balance of rich marbling, bold flavor and versatility. An excellent choice for both weeknight meals and special occasions.

Pioneers of American Wagyu

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The SRF Black® American Wagyu hanger steak is a coarse-grained cut that’s rich with beefy flavor. Called the onglet in French bistros, it’s also known as the hanging tender, pillar, hanger and hanging tenderloin pillar. Of all the butcher’s cuts, the hanger steak is the most difficult to find. The hanger is high in value since it has the richness of more famous steaks, like the ribeye and NY strip, but isn’t in the same price category.

There is just one hanging tender per animal, which explains why it’s less common. We trim our hanger steaks of excess connective fibers and silver skin, leaving two pieces or columns. Each Snake River Farms package contains these two pieces, both ready for the skillet or grill. The distinctive grain holds seasoning or marinade well.

Average weight per package: 1.3 lbs.
Each package contains 2 steaks.

The hanger steak has a coarse texture that sears nicely on high heat and is best cooked medium rare to medium to prevent it from becoming dry and tough.

Sear on a hot grill or skillet for about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Since this cut is somewhat round and cylindrical, rotate so all surfaces are exposed to heat and caramelize.

Internal temperature is the most accurate way to know if your steak is done. Use a good quality thermometer to monitor. Target 120°F for medium rare and 130°F for medium.

Rest the hanger steak 5 to 10 minutes before serving to let the internal temperature equalize and allow the juices to be reabsorbed.

To achieve the most tender bite, it’s important to cut against the large grain.

Understand the Marbling Scale
USDA Choice	USDA Prime	SRF Black®	SRF Gold®	SRF Gold Plus™
Best For: Weeknight steak dinners	Best For: Consistently great steak dinners	Best For: Premium steak lovers seeking exceptional value	Best For: Special occasions and elevated steak dinners	Best For: Ultimate indulgence and once-in-a-lifetime meals
Experience: A step above typical grocery store steaks	Experience: The classic steakhouse benchmark for quality	Experience: Our most popular grade—rich, tender, deeply flavorful	Experience: Intense marbling with bold flavor and exceptional juiciness	Experience: Ultra-marbled with unmatched tenderness, richness and flavor
Marbling Score BMS 3–4	Marbling Score BMS 4–5	Marbling Score Black 6-8	Marbling Score Gold 9-10	Marbling Score Gold Plus 11-12

Details

The SRF Black® American Wagyu hanger steak is a coarse-grained cut that’s rich with beefy flavor. Called the onglet in French bistros, it’s also known as the hanging tender, pillar, hanger and hanging tenderloin pillar. Of all the butcher’s cuts, the hanger steak is the most difficult to find. The hanger is high in value since it has the richness of more famous steaks, like the ribeye and NY strip, but isn’t in the same price category.

There is just one hanging tender per animal, which explains why it’s less common. We trim our hanger steaks of excess connective fibers and silver skin, leaving two pieces or columns. Each Snake River Farms package contains these two pieces, both ready for the skillet or grill. The distinctive grain holds seasoning or marinade well.

Average weight per package: 1.3 lbs.
Each package contains 2 steaks.

Cooking Tips

The hanger steak has a coarse texture that sears nicely on high heat and is best cooked medium rare to medium to prevent it from becoming dry and tough.

Sear on a hot grill or skillet for about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Since this cut is somewhat round and cylindrical, rotate so all surfaces are exposed to heat and caramelize.

Internal temperature is the most accurate way to know if your steak is done. Use a good quality thermometer to monitor. Target 120°F for medium rare and 130°F for medium.

Rest the hanger steak 5 to 10 minutes before serving to let the internal temperature equalize and allow the juices to be reabsorbed.

To achieve the most tender bite, it’s important to cut against the large grain.

Beef Grading

Understand the Marbling Scale
USDA Choice	USDA Prime	SRF Black®	SRF Gold®	SRF Gold Plus™
Best For: Weeknight steak dinners	Best For: Consistently great steak dinners	Best For: Premium steak lovers seeking exceptional value	Best For: Special occasions and elevated steak dinners	Best For: Ultimate indulgence and once-in-a-lifetime meals
Experience: A step above typical grocery store steaks	Experience: The classic steakhouse benchmark for quality	Experience: Our most popular grade—rich, tender, deeply flavorful	Experience: Intense marbling with bold flavor and exceptional juiciness	Experience: Ultra-marbled with unmatched tenderness, richness and flavor
Marbling Score BMS 3–4	Marbling Score BMS 4–5	Marbling Score Black 6-8	Marbling Score Gold 9-10	Marbling Score Gold Plus 11-12

Ranch to Table

Every step is managed by us, from ranching and feeding to processing and delivery. That's how we ensure exceptional quality in every cut.

Ranching
Carefully raised American Wagyu on Northwest ranches.
Cattle Feeding
Extended feeding programs create rich marbling and flavor.
Beef Processing
Hand-trimmed, expertly prepared, and shipped directly to your door.

Plate

The plate primal is located on the underside of the animal directly beneath the rib primal. SRF Wagyu™ cuts from this primal have a high fat content which makes them juicy and full of flavor. Key muscles in the plate primal are the serratus ventralis (plate ribs) and transversus abdominus (skirt steak).

FAQ

Everything you need to know before your first bite.

Find answers to our customers' most commonly asked questions.

What is a hanger steak?

The hanger steak gets its name from its position, as it hangs from the kidney just below the tenderloin on the inside of the left hindquarters, attaching to the last rib.

Is hanger steak good?

Although difficult to find, the hanger boasts comparable richness and flavor to more well-known steaks like the ribeye and the New York strip, but at a friendlier price point.

What is the Snake River Farms Guarantee?

We guarantee that your order will deliver frozen or partially frozen with all items included to the provided address. If you have any concerns or issues with your order, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team. As our founder Robert Rebholtz, Sr. said, "We want our customers to want to do business with us."

What is SRF Black® and SRF Gold®?

All SRF products are American Wagyu. We use the Japanese Beef Marbling Score (or BMS) to measure the marbling present in the beef. Both SRF Black® and SRF Gold® grade above USDA Prime. The SRF Black® grades between a BMS 6 to 8; SRF Gold® is the highest marbled with a BMS score at 9+.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.7755775 / 5 from 303 reviews.

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Review highlights

"Great flavor and especially liked the sage and secure packaging that the steak arrived in." — Lana L.
"Excellent flavor and great value compared to the pricier cuts like the cowboy ribeye." — Tirso F.
"We have been ordering from Snake River Farms for a few years now... always top quality meats and fantastic flavor." — Janet M.

Reviews

With a full day marinate

"With a full day marinate and chargrilled to MR, unbelievable!!! Sliced cross grain and served with potatoes Anna and a well spiced rouille. Heaven on a plate. Thanks SRF. You guys rock!!!!!!!"

— David R. (5/5)

WOW!!!!!! unbelievable flavor

"WOW!!!!!! unbelievable flavor"

— Jeffery W. (5/5)

Yum

"Yum"

— Steven R. (5/5)

Easy to cook and easy

"Easy to cook and easy to slice. Tender and flavorful!"

— James S. (5/5)

Top shelf tender. This is

"Top shelf tender. This is one of my fav cuts from SRF. Great Quality at a great price."

— Milt M. (5/5)

Outstanding as always. Wouldn’t buy

"Outstanding as always. Wouldn’t buy any other read meat from anywhere else."

— melinda g. (5/5)

so glad i ordered this!

"so glad i ordered this! perfectly marbling and extremely tender. great for a sandwich but even better for Mongolian beef! 10/10"

— Kevin S. (5/5)

Truly delicious, one of the

"Truly delicious, one of the best cut of meat we have had."

— Merrilee G. (5/5)

We love the Wagyu Hanger

"We love the Wagyu Hanger Steak. . . . tender with great texture"

— Julie W. (5/5)

This was better than Wagyu

"This was better than Wagyu ribeye( my son bought me)"

— Tomoko L. (4/5)