Raw Thor's Hammer beef shank.

Thor’s Hammer Is The Show-Stopping Steak That Saves You Money

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By ELIAS NASH

Raw Thor's Hammer beef shank on a cutting board.
Thor’s Hammer is typically a massive hunk of beef attached to a long bone handle. This cut, ranging between four and eight pounds, is ideal for serving a large group.
Raw beef shank against a white background.
The cut consists of the shank, which comes from the upper part of the cow’s leg, where the muscle wraps around the femur bone. Thor’s Hammer is cut to expose the bone.
Partially sliced ribeye steak cooked medium on a wooden tray.
Costing $10-12 per pound, this cut is significantly more affordable than other steakhouse showstoppers like ribeyes and standing roasts, which run around $30 per pound.
Cooked Thor's Hammer beef shank with vegetables.
Since it comes from a cow’s leg, composed of muscles that do a lot of hard work, Thor’s Hammer is extremely lean. The best techniques for cooking it are smoking and braising.