How To Grill Hanger Steak
This recipe guide is all about how to grill hanger steak to perfection. This is a very tender and delicious butchers cut of beef.
Servings: 4 people
Cost: $24.00
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Hanger Steak (Typically one full steak is 1 pound)
- 3 tablespoons SPG Rub (Or use your favorite beef seasoning)
- Maldon salt (or other finishing salt)
Instructions
- Prep and Season: Place the steak over direct heat on the grill grate. Grill directly 3–4 minutes without moving to allow the sear to develop. Prepare your grill for direct grilling. We are using charcoal. Target 500 degrees Fahrenheit in the grilling chamber.
- Grill: Place the steak over direct heat on the grill grate. Grill directly 3–4 minutes without moving to allow the sear to develop.
- Flip & Sear: Turn and cook the other side another 3–4 minutes. Continue to flip every minute to allow for even cooking. If you don’t flip, then you run the risk of overcooking one side.
- Remove and Rest: Use a good instant-read thermometer and remove the hanger steak when it reads your desired internal temperature. For us, that is 125 degrees Fahrenheit, which will account for carryover cooking, taking it to 130 for medium rare. Then slice and serve.
Notes
Seasoning Note: For the best flavor for grilling hanger steak we recommend seasoning the day prior to cooking to allow for a cure, or dry brine. This adds more flavor.
Gas Grill: If you want to know how to grill hanger steak on a gas grill follow the same directions. Turn two burners on medium-high heat so the grill is at 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill the hanger steak over the direct heat.
Pellet Grill: If you are trying to grill hanger steak on a pellet grill, turn your pellet grill to the hottest temperature. Since most pellet grills are indirect cooking, use a cast iron pan or a searing grate and allow it to warm up with the pellet grill. Then sear the hanger steak on the pan or grill grate using the same times.
Rest: Transfer steak to a plate or cutting board and let rest for 5–10 minutes. Resting is key to perfect guidance on how to grill hanger steak, because the steak continues cooking even after it’s removed from the heat (roughly another 5 degrees). This is also called carryover cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 730mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 4mg
