Also called "butcher's steak," and similar to the flat iron steak, the hanger steak is not as well known as others such as filet mignon or t-bone. In fact, you can only find it in specialty food markets such as Balducci's and upscale restaurants. It's a bit unfortunate for those who haven't had the opportunity to enjoy hanger steak, since it is quite flavorful.

To properly prepare and serve this earthy-flavored piece of meat, here are some suggestions:

• Marinate overnight in a high-acid mixture to tenderize. I recommend using our Chipotle Lime marinade for a smoky, southwestern flavor. Leave it to marinate for up to 3 days for irresistible taste and aroma. Click here to buy Balducci's Chipotle Lime online.


• To reduce the risk of an overdone, tough piece of meat, cook your hanger steak to rare or medium rare. Grilling is a popular choice.


• A good way to cook the hanger steak is to have one of our associates open and butterfly the steak. Season it with salt and black peppercorn on a hot grill; it takes just about 5 minutes on each side.