Substitute for hanger steak?

[Chopstix]

The recipe I'm using specifically calls for hanger steak which I believe is not widely available as there's only one hanger steak per cow. What's so special about hanger steak anyway? Is it very different from say, sirloin? Any suggestions on what part of the beef to substitute it with? Thanks!

 

[niquejim]

I would sub either 1) Skirt steak or 2) flank

The flavor of thr hanger is more pronouced

 

[Selkie]

I would sub either 1) Skirt steak or 2) flank...

I agree.

 

[Chopstix]

Ok thank you both

 

[Heffey de Chefey]

The terrus major or flat iron steak may be another option. The hanger steak is just a lower cost cut that has as good enough flavor as the middle meats (strips, bottom rnd, ribeye) same as the flat iron. Lifter meat is a wonderful cut too.

 

[GB]

Lifter meat is a wonderful cut too.

I have never heard of this cut. What is it?

 

[Andy M.]

I have never heard of this cut. What is it?

According to Wiki, it's another name for hanger steak.

 

[GB]

Thanks Andy.