Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsLula and Sadie’sThor's Hammer Recipe

Thor's Hammer Recipe

Inspired by Lula and Sadie’s
Time8h
Serves4

A Jumbo Smoked Beef Shank Served on a Bed of Our 5-Cheese Mac-N-Cheese and Sweet Potato Fries, served with "Gator Bites" and a "Carolina" BBQ Sauce Drizzle

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Ingredients

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Main Dish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Smoke the Beef Shank

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Season the beef shank with your favorite spices. Smoke the beef shank for about 6-8 hours or until it reaches an internal temperature of 190°F (88°C). Let it rest for 30 minutes before slicing.

  2. 2

    Prepare the 5-Cheese Mac-N-Cheese

    Cook macaroni according to package instructions. In a separate pot, melt butter, add flour, and cook for 2 minutes to make a roux. Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened. Stir in the cheeses until melted and combined. Mix in the cooked macaroni and keep warm.

  3. 3

    Cook Sweet Potato Fries

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut sweet potatoes into fries, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until crispy.

  4. 4

    Prepare Gator Bites

    If using frozen gator bites, cook according to package instructions. If making from scratch, season gator meat, dip in flour and breadcrumbs, and fry until golden brown.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Plate the Dish

    On a large platter, create a bed of the 5-cheese mac-n-cheese. Place the sliced smoked beef shank on top. Arrange the sweet potato fries around the beef. Add the gator bites on the side and drizzle with Carolina BBQ sauce.

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