plate primal · Japan
In Croatia, this cut is hanger.
About this cut
Also called hanging tender or butcher's steak. A thick, V-shaped muscle that 'hangs' from the diaphragm — only one per animal. Extremely flavorful with a coarse grain. Distinct from skirt steak, which is the diaphragm muscle itself.
| rare | Rea | → | Krvavo |
| medium rare | Midiamu rea | → | Slabije pečeno |
| medium | Midiamu | → | Srednje pečeno |
| well done | Uerudan | → | Jače pečeno |
Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.
“sagari” in Japan maps to canonical hanger (plate: Hangs from the diaphragm, between the last rib and the loin). In Croatia, look for labels such as hanger. Also called hanging tender or butcher's steak. A thick, V-shaped muscle that 'hangs' from the diaphragm — only one per animal. Extremely flavorful with a coarse grain. Distinct from skirt steak, which is the diaphragm muscle itself.
This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.