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    Grilled Hanger Steak with Red Wine Reduction Sauce

    February 12, 2019 By Mary 16 Comments

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    How to grill a hanger steak and finish it with a decadent red wine reduction sauce.  

    Hanger Steaks are an affordable alternative to more expensive cuts of meat, but are full of incredible flavor. Find out how to perfectly cook a hanger steak on the grill.

    Slices of Grilled Hanger Steak with Red Wine Sauce on a platter

    Hanger Steaks are a go-to around here. They’re easy to cook, super tender, take well to marinades, and substantial enough to feed the family.

    What is a Hanger Steak?

    A hanger steak comes from the section right under the rib primal with a higher fat content. It also comes from the same place as the Skirt Steak (which is a thin, flavorful cut that takes well to marinades and best grilled at a high heat).

    This cut is also known as a “butcher’s steak” because consumers didn’t know about it and butcher’s kept it a secret and enjoyed it for themselves (smart butchers ;).

    Why do they call it a Hanger Steak?

    It’s called a Hanger Steak because it literally hangs off the cow’s diaphragm (hence its name). Since it just hangs there it doesn’t get much of a workout, therefore it is a very tender piece of meat. Deliciously tender and perfect for a quick grill.

    How to Grill a Hanger Steak

    Often we will marinate a hanger steak prior to grilling. But it’s just as good simply seasoning it with salt and pepper and drizzling a red wine reduction sauce over the top after the meat has cooked.

    The red wine reduction sauce contains essentially the same ingredients we would use to marinate the meat with, so this is basically flavoring it in reverse order. This is also a great tip if you forgot (or didn’t have time) to marinate your meat.

    Grilled Hanger Steak on the grill
    1. Set up your grill for direct cooking. 
    2. Place your hanger steak on the grill for 6 minutes per side, until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 122 – 127 degrees F with a digital thermometer (flipping occasionally). This can take longer or shorter depending on the level of heat your charcoal is putting off.
    3. If you are getting a lot of flare ups, move the meat to an indirect side after searing, close the lid and then pull at your desired internal temperature. We like the 122-127 range for medium rare.
    4. Remove from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes.
    Taking temperature of beef

    Let the Hanger Steak rest!

    Once the steaks have come to temperature remove them from the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes. While the meat is resting you can finish your red wine sauce.

    Hanger Steaks resting after grilling

    Red Wine Reduction Sauce

    Simply add olive oil and shallots to a saucepan and let them cook about 5 minutes. Add the wine and balsamic and herbs and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the sauce reduces by half, then turn off the heat and add in a tablespoon of butter to finish it off.

    Pour over your steaks and enjoy!

    Red Wine Sauce being poured over a Grilled Hanger Steak

    Wine Pairing for Hanger Steak

    A slice of meat on a fork

    This is an incredibly tender cut of beef and works well with a variety of red wines. The red wine reduction sauce adds richness and flavor to the overall dish and definitely should be considered too when selecting your wine. First and foremost let’s stick with red for this, and a hearty red will do nicely with the grilled meat and rich sauce. Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon are my favorite for this dish as they’re not overly tannic and have great rich fruit content. Other good contenders are Merlot and Malbec.

    More Great Steak Recipes

    • Grilled New York Strip Steak with Coffee Marinade and Rub
    • Red Wine Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak
    • Grilled Flank Steak Salad
    • Rever Sear Smoked Ribeye Steaks
    • Carne Asada (Skirt Steak) Tacos

    *This recipe was originally published in March of 2015, and updated in February 2019 with new photos.

    Grilled Hanger Steak on the grill

    Grilled Hanger Steak with Red Wine Reduction Sauce

    How to grill a hanger steak and finish it with a decadent red wine reduction sauce. Hanger steaks are affordable alternative to more expensive cuts of meat, but are full of incredible flavor. 
    4.28 from 18 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Resting Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Author: Mary Cressler | Vindulge

    Ingredients

    For the Hanger Steak

    • 2 pounds hanger steak
    • ½ tablespoon salt
    • ½ tablespoon fresh ground black pepper

    For the Red Wine Reduction Sauce

    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • ¼ cup shallots, chopped
    • ½ tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
    • 1 cup red wine (we used Cabernet Sauvignon)
    • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon butter
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    Instructions

    For the Hanger Steak

    • Prepare grill for direct/indirect cooking.
    • Prepare steak by removing from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
    • Coat with olive oil, salt and pepper liberally. This can be done the day before.
    • Lay Hanger steak over direct heat for approximately 5-6 minutes and then flip over using tongs. Cook other side for another 5-6 minutes until the internal temperature of the meat is around 122-126 degrees F (for medium rare). Size and thickness of steak may adjust cooking time. If flare ups, move the meat to indirect side and close lid to cook.
    • Remove from grill and let sit for 10 minutes to let the juices settle and then cut against the grain.
    • Pour sauce over steak for flavor.

    To make the Red Wine Reduction Sauce

    • Add olive oil to medium saucepan over medium heat and add shallots, cook for up to 5 minutes. We wanted to soften, not caramelize. Then bring the remainder of reduction sauce ingredients (EXCEPT butter) to a boil in a small saucepan, and then reduce to a simmer. Let reduce to half (approx 10 minutes) and remove from heat.
    • Immediately finish the sauce with butter, stirring, and when melted, strain to remove the shallot and rosemary pieces. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. Serve over slices of the hanger steak.
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    1. emma says

      October 11, 2019 at 1:31 am

      5 stars
      I started by giving my pork chops some love with a rubdown of smoky coriander, ground mustard and a pinch of salt and pepper. Don’t skip this step, because you really want to season those chops, to give them plenty of flavor.
      I prefer to use bone-in pork chops as they tend to cook more evenly and dry out less than the boneless variety.
      Then, I made a tart cherry sauce by simmering some frozen cherries with a bit of balsamic vinegar, shallots and red wine. It’s the the perfect combination of tangy, rich and sweet.

      Reply
    2. Danielle says

      February 13, 2019 at 11:20 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my, this steak looks delicious! Definitely going to have to give this a try on the grill soon!

      Reply
    3. Melissa Manos says

      February 13, 2019 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      Wow. This looks so tasty. Especially that red wine sauce. Mmmmmmm!!!! Pinned it! Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Erin Lynch says

      February 13, 2019 at 10:22 am

      5 stars
      This grilled hanger steak looks SO yummy – I can’t wait to try that red wine sauce!

      Reply
    5. Hillary Knudsen says

      February 12, 2019 at 9:29 pm

      This literally made my mouth water as I was reading it! I need to try hanger steak more! Nothing is better than a great steak with red wine reduction 🙂

      Reply
    6. Kelsey says

      February 12, 2019 at 8:46 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so juicy and delicious, especially the red wine sauce!

      Reply
    7. Catherine @ To & Fro Fam says

      February 12, 2019 at 7:04 pm

      5 stars
      My dad is such a steak guy, and I have no idea about anything red meat, but I *do* know he loves a good hanger steak. Great post!

      Reply
    8. Meagan says

      February 12, 2019 at 5:09 pm

      Now this looks absolutely amazing. I’ve never tried to cook a hanger steak at home. Thanks for the inspiration.

      Reply
    9. Jana says

      February 12, 2019 at 4:19 pm

      5 stars
      I think my husband will love this recipe! Pinning now!

      Reply
    10. Susie Weinrich says

      February 12, 2019 at 3:48 pm

      This looks amazing! I am definitely going to try hanger steak once it stops snowing in the Midwest!

      Reply
      • Mary says

        February 12, 2019 at 4:30 pm

        Don’t let that snow stop you from getting your grill on 😉
        Ok, I suppose you can wait a few more weeks!!

        Reply

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