How to Prepare Picanha the Right Way!

How to Prepare Picanha the Right Way!

30min
4 servings
Easy

Recipe for picanha prepared over hot coals, seared whole and finished in steaks to achieve the desired doneness.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

  • 1unit de Top Sirloin Cap (Picanha)

Instructions

1
grelhar

Prepare the coals until they are very hot.

2
selar

Sear the whole picanha over the high heat for about 2 minutes per side, until a good crust forms.

2min
3
grelhar

Sear the fat side of the picanha until it is sputtering and nicely browned.

4
descansar

Remove the picanha from the grill and let it rest until it reaches room temperature to prevent loss of juices.

Dica: This resting period is crucial in the first stage to retain maximum moisture.

5
cortar

Cut the picanha into steaks about two-finger widths thick (using a sharp knife).

Dica: A very sharp knife will glide through the meat more easily.

6
grelhar

Return the steaks to the grill over the very hot coals to achieve the final doneness, placing them fat-side down first.

2min

Dica: The meat will lose a little liquid during this second stage.

7
servir

Remove the meat from the grill when it reaches the desired doneness and slice to enjoy.

Dica: Finished picanha should be pink inside with crispy, rendered fat.

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Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

grelha

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