Longhaas / onglet

What is Longhaas?

Longhaas – also known as onglet – is a special cut of meat, but you must eat it from a quality beef breed. Longhaas is a muscle that helps move the lungs and, like bavette, was long considered a forgotten cut. Every cow has only one longhaas. In Paris, longhaas – naturally known there as onglet – has been highly rated in bistros for years, and it's no wonder. Well-prepared and from a good breed, longhaas provides tender, juicy, and flavorful meat. And with breeds like American Angus, you're definitely in good hands.

Where Does the Name Longhaas Come From?

As you might have read above, it has multiple names. The Dutch name for this cut is 'longhaas,' but in places like America, it's better known as Hanger steak, in France as ‘onglet,’ and in Flanders as ‘dikke kraai.’ The Dutch name is derived from its function in the cow. After all, it is a muscle that helps move the lungs.

Longhaas vs Diamanthaas

As you might have guessed, it remains tricky with all these different types of meat. The difference between longhaas and diamanthaas is not only the part of the cow from which they are cut but also the coarseness of the grain. Besides being cut from different parts of the cow, the longhaas comes from a muscle that has been worked a lot, meaning the meat has a coarser texture. Diamanthaas comes from the shoulder and has been worked less than longhaas, making it more tender. On the other hand, longhaas has a more intense flavor than diamanthaas. Super flavorful, indeed!

How Many Grams of Longhaas per Person

The number of grams of longhaas you choose naturally depends on how many people you are serving, whether they are big eaters, and if it's part of a BBQ or a multi-course menu.

Longhaas as a Main Course
Small/Normal eater: 150-250 grams
Big eater: 250-400 grams
Carnivore: 400-500 grams

Longhaas to Share for 2
Small/Normal eater: 300-500 grams
Big eater: 600-800 grams
Carnivore: No Share

BBQ with Multiple Types of Meat
Small/Normal eater: 75 grams
Big eater: 150 grams
Carnivore: 200 grams

How to Prepare Longhaas?

Whether you prefer to prepare your longhaas on the BBQ or in the pan is entirely up to you—it works well both ways. So if you plan to fire up the BBQ, have taken the longhaas out of the freezer, and suddenly the weather turns bad, you can always switch to the kitchen. It's not unimaginable that the weather in the Netherlands can suddenly change, right? Totally frustrating if you've just lit the BBQ, but unfortunately, we can't control the weather. You can prepare longhaas as a steak. When preparing longhaas, it's important to first let it come to room temperature. Grill it alternately until it reaches a core temperature of 50 to 55 degrees Celsius.

Can Longhaas Be Cooked on the BBQ?

We can be brief about this: YES! Longhaas is fantastic for the BBQ. The meat naturally has a lot of flavor thanks to the marbling of fat and its coarser texture. When you prepare it on the BBQ, it gains a delicious smoky flavor that adds an extra dimension to the taste. So, it's a win-win!

Longhaas Recipe

Google 'longhaas recipes' and you'll find a variety of delicious ideas for preparing longhaas. Although longhaas can certainly be simply seasoned with salt and pepper, you can also dress it up with, for example, chimichurri or combine it with shrimp for a fantastic surf and turf.

Buying Longhaas Online

Buying longhaas online is easier than going to the butcher around the corner. They don't always have longhaas in stock, let alone from your preferred breed. Buying longhaas online is definitely a good idea and super easy. Choose your favorite onglet, order online, and we'll send it shockfrozen (with all nutritional values preserved) straight to your door!

Longhaas Quickfrozen Delivered

Perhaps you've already read it, but all the meat you order from The Butchery is delivered frozen. So not only longhaas but also a pound of mince or hamburgers you order alongside. All the meat that arrives at us goes directly to production and is handled by our butchers. The longhaas is carefully membrane-trimmed and individually vacuum-packed, making it immediately grill-ready once you receive it at home. Then a product label is added, and it is frozen in a special way. Special way? In our butcher shop, we freeze the products at a very low temperature, ensuring that nutritional values are preserved. Nearly as fresh as possible.

Ordering Longhaas Online

Still unsure if ordering longhaas online is a good idea? No need to worry! The meat comes from a 'real' brick-and-mortar butcher shop when you order from The Butchery, not from a warehouse. With our skilled colleagues, we work daily in production to inspect, trim, and package the meat. So you can rest assured that your longhaas has been handled by a true butcher to trim and cut it to size.

Oh, you might be wondering how the meat is delivered frozen to your home. As you read above, we take great care to freeze your meat optimally. To deliver it frozen at your desired time, we work with two couriers. Trunkrs handles our evening delivery. The packages delivered by Trunkrs are only picked up by us around 11 am and are already out for delivery from 5 pm. So, they are on the road relatively briefly. For transport, we pack your order in a cardboard box with an insulated bag and dry ice, ensuring that your meat arrives frozen at your home!

We also collaborate with Leen Menken, a courier who delivers during the day and specializes in conditioned transport. They regularly perform quality checks in the form of temperature measurements. With both delivery options, you can be sure that your order is delivered frozen.

Have questions about our products, delivery, or just want personal advice? Feel free to contact us. We are available Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00 and are happy to assist you! You can reach us by phone at 085-0408044 or send an email to info@butchery.nl