Cooking the Thor’s Hammer..
Looking to cook a Thor’s Hammer Steak like a pro? Look no further!
Thor’s Hammer Steak is a cut of beef that is becoming more and more popular, thanks to its intense flavour and tenderness. It also helps that it’s pretty impressive as the centrepiece at a dinner party.
The Thor’s Hammer steak comes from the leg parts of the cow. It’s a very tough piece of meat as the cow’s legs are hardworking, however, if cooked right it can provide the most tender and juicy meat. One of the most important factors to consider is the length of time it takes to cook. Typically you are looking at around 4-6 hours to transform this meat into a tender, flavourful meat feast.
Step 1
Remove your meat from the fridge at least 20 minutes before cooking to allow the meat to get up to room temperature.
Preheat your oven to 150°c – this meat is going to be cooked low and slow.
Step 2
Season the meat with salt, pepper and any other spices of your choice. This will depend on the flavour you are going for. But garlic salt and onion powder will add more generic flavours.
Step 3
Braise your meat, covered, in a roasting pan with your choice of stock, wine, onions and seasoning such as a bay leaf or bouquet garni. This will depend on the flavours you are going for. Cook long and slow, checking occasionally to see how your meat is cooking.
Step 4
Check your meat, is it falling off the bone? This meat is cooked when it pulls apart easily – if it does not pull apart without resistance it’s not ready.
Step 5
Once your hammer is falling apart, remove it, cover and set it aside to rest. Heat your braising liquid so that it reduces by half. Add cornstarch and stir until thickened. Adding any flavouring here that you require.
The length of time it takes to cook your hammer will depend on how big it is. Do not be tempted to rush this process. Long and slow is the way to go here. Fancy having a go? Pick up a Thor’s Hammer from us today.