Greetings Carnivores, My wife related a story to me the other day … one I thought would make a good Blog subject, and it goes something like this: One day last week she was catching […]
Tag: Beef
Kiss me, I’m Irish, … sort of (with this recipe for beef and Guinness stew)
Top ‘O’ the Mornin’ to ya Carnivores!! And HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY !! In honour of my beautiful wife and partner in crime Kelly (I just call her ‘Andy’ ’cause her Maiden name is Anderson) […]
Marinating for tenderness and flavour ? The Sky’s the limit !!
Greetings Carnivores, Anything can benefit from a marinade whether it’s Fish, Poultry, Beef, Chicken, Wild game, you name it. The reasons for marinating are many though. Marination will build in layers of flavour, add moisture […]
To Steak or not to Steak … that’s the question.
Greetings Carnivores, I’m often asked about Steak and how to treat a tough one. Truth is, there’s no easy answer because Steak is a ‘cut’ and ANYTHING can be a ‘Steak’. And any of them […]
Makin’ the Grade
Greetings Carnivores, Here’s a tidbit I’ll bet you didn’t know … in Canada, the inspection of meat for human consumption is mandatory BUT … the Grading process is not. Grading is only compulsory when it’s […]
Greetings Carnivores,
A few days ago I was asked a great question about a ‘little known’ part of the Beef carcass called the Skirt (or Hanger) Steak.
I know most of you have never heard of it. It’s a small part of the carcass (the diaphragm that separates the vital organs from the digestive tract) and … is ‘almost’ NEVER found in retail shops. I say almost never since it’s also know as the ‘Butchers’ Steak because … HE USUALLY ENDS UP HAVING IT FOR HIS OWN DINNER !!!
This little piece of the carcass is almost always EXCLUSIVELY marketed to restaurants (they are THAT coveted!!).
As a matter of fact, from time to time I have seen them show up at the store I work at, … the box accidentally marked as something else. It happens, … BUT when it does, they NEVER reach the meat counter !!! We fight over who’s going to buy them !!! These gems are VERY,VERY popular in Asian and Latino recipes … oh my, … my mouth is watering,AGAIN !!
“HONEY !!!, Guess what happened ??? Yup … the plant sent us Hangers marked as Sirloin Tips again !!!”
Anyway, (I digress) … you CAN find them in Boutique Butcher shops that still cut “hanging” beef … just ask the butcher. If he hasn’t already put it aside for his OWN dinner, he should be able to help you.
Otherwise, when you see Hanger or Skirt steak on the menu at your favourite restaurant … ORDER IT !!!
Excuse me … I have to wipe my chin!!!
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