Third Wave BBQ was the creator of the incredible food creation: the BBQ Thor’s Hammer. This absolute beast of a meal is for some extremely worthy people. A GIGANTIC 24 marinated Beef Shin, rubbed in spices and smoked for over 12 hours!? YES PLEASE! Third Wave BBQ was the first restaurant in the world to don this name to this cut of meat. Pretty soon after it being released, people would go to their butchers and ask for a Thor’s Hammer cut of beef for their own BBQ creations!
What exactly is the BBQ Thor’s Hammer?
So, as we said, we marinate a WHOLE humungous Beef Shin for 24 hours, then rub it in our secret blend of spices and slow smoke it over 12 hours.
It’s served surrounded by our smoky bacon Mac & Cheese and tangy Extra Crunchy Chips. We serve it with Oink balls (bacon wrapped smoked pork meatballs) to make it look better! Served with Bear claws to shred the meat and load the Mac & Cheese.
This BEAST of a meal is over 3kgs and feeds 4-5 people! This meal is served with smoke coming out the bone and is a centre piece to any meal! If you wish your BBQ Thor’s Hammer, book a table by clicking here: BOOK NOW
We are honestly so proud of this creation. The BBQ Thor’s Hammer was originally a limited monthly special. This means, after that month, it was over. Due to popular demand this beast of a meal is now on our menu as a permanent item.
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This dish also inspired another special, called Odin’s Dumbbell, which was another beef shin cut and shaped like an ACTUAL DUMBBELL. You’re going to want to see that and all our past specials by clicking here: CLICK HERE
What is a BBQ Thor’s Hammer?
A Thor’s Hammer is a whole beef shin, frenched so the bone stands up like the handle of a war hammer, marinated for 24 hours and then smoked low and slow until the beef is so tender it carves with a spoon. The cut — and the name — were created here at Third Wave BBQ in Melbourne. The name we coined has since been adopted by butchers and BBQ restaurants around the world, but this is the original.
Where to get the original
The BBQ Thor’s Hammer is served at every Third Wave BBQ venue — Albert Park, Hawthorn East, Moorabbin, Officer and Ascot Vale in Melbourne, and Applecross in Perth — with the Gold Coast coming soon. Available while it lasts each service.
Thor’s Hammer FAQ
Who invented the Thor’s Hammer?
Third Wave BBQ created the dish and coined the name in Melbourne, Australia. Versions you see elsewhere are tributes to the original.
How is it cooked?
Marinated for 24 hours, then smoked low and slow over many hours until it’s fall-apart tender.
Do I need to book?
It’s first-come while it lasts each service — book a table and ask for it when you arrive.
