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A hanger steak is a cut of beef steak prized for its flavor. Derived from the diaphragm of a steer or heifer, it typically weighs about 450 to 675 grams (1 to 1.5 pounds). This cut is taken from the plate, which is the lower belly of the animal.
$18/lb