The SRF Black™ hanger steak is a unique cut that features the rich beefy flavor of higher tier cuts like the ribeye and New York at a better price point. It cooks up beautifully when seared on a hot grill or skillet.
Fantastic for steak frites, carne asada or simply served on its own. Each package contains two hanger steaks.
The 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 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 any seasoning or marinade well. To achieve the most tender bite, it’s important to cut against the large grain. This is a steak that loves high, dry heat for a nice sear and to maintain tenderness. We recommend cooking to an internal temp of 125°F to 130°F.
The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) separates domestic beef into eight grades, based on intramuscular fat or marbling, and other qualities like tenderness, juiciness, and flavor. The two highest grades are Prime and Choice. Prime is the top grade on the USDA scale and features an abundant amount of marbling.
Snake River Farms produces beef that measures above the USDA scores. To grade these higher levels of marbling and quality, we utilize the 12-point BMS (Beef Marbling Score or Beef Marbling Standard) from the Japanese Meat Grading Association (JMGA). SRF Black™ and SRF Gold™ both score above USDA Prime.
SRF Black™ is rated a BMS of 6 to 8 with significantly more marbling than USDA Prime-graded beef.
SRF Gold™ registers a BMS of 9 to 12 and contains the highest level of marbling we offer.
The hanger steak, or hanging tender, is a soft, grainy-textured elliptical shaped muscle that is attached to the diaphragm and the juncture of the lumbar/thoracic vertebrae. This steak gets its name because it literally hangs from the kidney just below the tenderloin on the inside of the left of the hindquarters and attaches to the last rib.
The hanging tender is identified as NAMP 140 and is sometimes referred to as the “pillar of the diaphragm” and is made up of two smaller muscles, joined by a membrane that together work to keep the diaphragm in place.
There is only one hanging tender per carcass, which is one of the reasons it’s a cut that is not widely available.
How Does Snake River Farms Package and Ship Their Products?
We ship our products with dry ice, a reusable thermal bag and the most sustainable packaging in the business to keep everything frozen right to your doorstep. Receive in 1 to 3 days of ordering or schedule for a date in the future. Learn more about packaging and shipping.
What Is The Snake River Farms Guarantee?
We are committed to delivering the highest quality products and an exceptional experience to your doorstep. If you are not completely satisfied with your order, please reach out to our Customer Care Team so we can work to a resolution. Click here to learn more about the SRF guarantee.
What Is SRF Black Label and SRF Gold Label?
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 Label and SRF Gold Label grade above USDA Prime. The SRF Black Label grades between a BMS 6 to 8, and the Gold Label is the highest marbled with a BMS score at 9+. Read about the difference.
How Long Will My SRF Products Last and How Should I Store Them?
For optimal quality, you can store your SRF products in the freezer for up to 6 months. Per USDA guidelines, if meat is kept at 40 °F or below, you can safely store thawed meat in the refrigerator for 7 days in its original cryovac seal. More details.
Who is Snake River Farms?
Snake River Farms is a family owned and operated business based in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 1968, the business grew from cattle ranching and feeding to what it is now, one of the very few who can truly and authentically offer ranch-to-table beef. Learn more about the SRF story.
How Does SRF Practice Sustainability?
For us, it is a simple concept: Do what’s right by the land, by your neighbor, by the animals you raise, and by the customer. From ranching and grazing to delivery to customers’ doorsteps, we implement sustainability through every step of the ranch-to-table process. More details about our sustainability practices.
What are SRF cattle fed?
Snake River Farms American Wagyu cattle are grass fed for the first year of their life. The cattle are then fed a sustainable, locally sourced diet of hay, forages, grains, potatoes, vitamins, and minerals. SRF cattle never receive growth promotants, growth hormones, or any unnecessary antibiotics.
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