Three BEST ways to cook Picanha

[@marciormariano]

I'm a brazilian and I love to make barbacues. The way I usually do picanha is by seasoning with parrilla salt (parrilla is an argentinian style of barbacue) and grilling the full piece of meet on a charcoal barbacue grill (mine is a reflective bricks one - very common in brazil). I roast the fat side first and then the meat side or about 5 minutes each in a very strong heat to seal the meat and keep all juices in. If necessary I also roast the botom part of the meat (depending on the thickess of it it may not be necessary). Then I let it rest for 5-10 minutes and slice it onto 3 to 4 finger wide steaks (cutting aggainst the strains), add a bit of more salt to each side and put them back on the grill for another 5 min on each side. Then I slice the steaks onto strips of meat, each containing a bit of fat in the tip.

[@christianb6046]

A Brazilian eating an Argentinian style of bbq... What a disappointment! 😂😂😂

[@tasterschoice62]

Exactly how I cook mine but I put back on the rotisserie after searing

[@r09d98]

From a brazilian: the last two can use a lot more salt - rock salt if you can find it. It will look like too much, but it will melt and season the meat perfectly, then before slicing you just shake the remaining salt off. I bet they were amazing though!

[@MinuteMayne]

Salt doesn't melt at these temperatures

[@r09d98]

​@@MinuteMayne it melts with the water and steam released by the meat. This is how churrasco has been made for 200+ years.

[@donjosevalle]

@@MinuteMayneis so lame! He obviously means that the juices dissolves the salt. You must lead a sad, sad life.

[@marcehlers3284]

Not bad, but there is much to learn for a real picanha. Cheers from Brazil

[@Greg-n]

​@@marcehlers3284not really, I've been to Brazil and everyone at home does their own thing, most of them overcook it

[@dahveed284]

Great video! I'm watching a Dutch man cook a Brazilian dish with US friendly measurements. This is the best aspect of being in an international world. Scored 2 picanha's at Costco yesterday and now researching how to cook them. Leaning towards the cooking it whole reverse sear style.

[@richardmaracle9471]

I definitely like to hand rotisserie. Full control of the cook. And prevents over drinking

[@PITMASTERX]

😂👌

[@flytelaw1]

That IS the best way….max Maillaird effect, gives the best flavors….having flown to and from Brasil about a hundred times, living in Portugal (when I am home), we love perfect Picanha…..for the past month we enjoyed Oryx, Spring Bok amongst others in Namibia and Botswana….finally back to flying in Doha…missed your channel…

[@PITMASTERX]

We tested Botswana picanha as well GOOD Steak!

[@PITMASTERX]

Poahhh... I'll be flying with you for the next month. Need someone to clean the cockpit? ☝️

[@flytelaw1]

@@PITMASTERX Let me know from where to where and flight number..I will try and come back and say “hello”…..💪👍…Roel, on the “old days” I was allowed to have you up front…not with modern times and with my company🥵

[@bradcampbell624]

I wouldn't turn down any of the 3! Thanks for the way that you explain techniques and show the relative advantages. Great channel!

[@PITMASTERX]

Thanks Brad

[@danielploy9143]

Another no nonsense educational video MR Roel. You are killing it with the solo videos. You are the solo video master blaster of KZbin…

[@PITMASTERX]

☝️😄

[@jesseholm3970]

Have to say I really appreciate that the temp is in both °C and °F! Usually when watching KZbin food videos I need to Google the conversion 😂

[@AirgunNL]

Another very easy and tasty method I learned in Portugal. Partly defrost a whole picanha. Slice it about 3-4mm thick on a meat slicer, against the grain. Fire up a charcoal grill and make it very hot. In about 20-30 seconds grill each slice on both sides and season it with salt while on the grill. Very quick and very tasty. For restaurants a very easy way to quickly serve grilled picanha in a short time.

[@thejones16]

Roel has to be the only foodtuber that consistently refuses to season the whole cut of beef...

[@PITMASTERX]

👍🤩

[@nicholasfischer1801]

Was thinking the same thing when watching this

[@skyelarwilliams3766]

Guy acting like he tasted it and like just eyeballed it like oh no that’s soo off 😁

[@deltaunder1872]

@@PITMASTERX Yea this wasn't a compliment....

[@BenCarmichael0]

​@PITMASTERX you gotta listen to guga. He's the only the one you should listen too because he is Brazilian.

[@Duasmusic1]

Sous vide is a real game changer to have full control. Been doing it for about a year now. Cook to perfection, time to serve is very easy, it can't overcook. When serving, just sear it on the grill or with a torch. Bonus: you can vacuum it so the flavours really are sealed into the meat/fish. Ga ervoor Pitmaster X!

[@vapeurdepisse]

Sous vide is for girls, why would you bother? Grill like a man.

[@Duasmusic1]

@@vapeurdepisse Why choose if you can do both? Sous vide and searing.

[@lik2bik]

Curious, on the indirect method (reverse sear), what temp was your grill? 225? 250?

[@AMMOBBQ]

Love it man! One of my favorite cuts. So glad it has become so popular becaue now im actually able to find it.

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

I use Sous vide than pan sear in a city apartment.. . Amazing how juicy it is and its a relatively cheap cut

[@PITMASTERX]

No matter how small the apartment, it needs a sear! cheers!

[@PITMASTERX]

Sounds delicious

[@neygercey7899]

You can easily slice them in 2 fingers thick beefs and griil them over a regular grill, both sides. Salt them after grilling, as you like. This is how most home churrascos are prepared in Brazil. And use charcoal, not gas.

[@Kabouterplop01]

Heerlijk ziet dat er uit. Ik ben er van overtuigd dat de reversed sear methode de beste is, maar probeer het eens sous vide en dan weet je echt niet wat je meemaakt aangezien je de picanha langzaam op bijna kerntemperatuur brengt met zout en kruiden op de zelfde manier; bijna gemarineerd zonder dat het verbrandt bij het afgrillen. Het afgrillen op de hete grill is echt een minuutje of wat net zoals de reversed sear.

[@Emacolazo6]

Very good video. As an additional tip, if you let the meat rest after it comes off the grill for a few minutes, it won't lose as much juice when you cut it. 😉

[@younnesbaqqioui845]

Love it ❤, especially the last method, as a beginner I will try it, thanks a lot for sharing your honest thoughts 😊

[@USGiorgi]

Damn you for making me drool all over my keyboard! I can't explain how good all of these meats look.

[@Jojo-ml1db]

Starving 😋 all 3 look awesome

[@grahambishop263]

great video as always missing the taste tests with morrison and co though

[@maltonfil]

Hey what setting do u put the burners on for the first method? And do you flip the meat while it’s going up to internal temperature?

[@aidenzimmerman4117]

Do you have a link to purchase the skillet you used to cut the pichana in?

[@maximvsmoz3772]

Like everything in life, there are exceptions to the rule.... with Picanha you cut ALONG the grain, not across... grill it whatever way you like.... it will be a lot more tender... as tender as fillet mignon... try it... you can thank me later! Love your channel by the way!

[@MarcusPereiraRJ]

He cut it perfectly. You cut along the grain when you are doing steaks. But when you prepare using the skewer, when you traditionally slice it, it will be against the grain again.

[@johnbarratt2042]

Correct! @@MarcusPereiraRJ

[@Chrisbro76]

Where is Morrison trade mark ending?

[@aaronr5709]

Morrison must have gone vegan on us.

[@BlackStudiosXR]

We salt the meat part as well here in Brazil

[@ribbixx]

Is there a link to buy the pronged skewer you are using?

[@Niagra2011]

Nicely done!

[@WillPalmer-os7px]

How long do you cook the Picanha on indirect heat?

[@EricMachamer-p4u]

So where did you get that beautiful two prong skewer?

[@caudao7756]

Please provide a link for the skewer used. Thank you.

[@hansotto9607]

Yes, the best Video this Week

[@lyndonfoster1090]

Thank you for the video. I have a Carson too, you need to do more of your clever videos using he Carson! Keep up the good work and thsvk you

[@budmo3691]

What kind of skewer is that and where to buy it?

[@oallanmathias]

Congratulations! You have been accepted into the Brazilian picanha school! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@frankysgrillbbqaushattinge5257]

Hallo, how is the Produkt Name from the BBQ Fork.

[@sevensickstrings]

I need that skewer! Where can I find it?

[@Runesten28]

where did you get the pan for slicing?

[@raiseifart1521]

Great video. Who makes the double skewer with handle that you used towards the end of the video?

[@milkcamel1]

What skewer is used at the 7:47 mark?

[@stevenz8519]

Where did you get that skewer from I can't find it online?

[@azhigimont]

What is the charcoal grill in "expert" section of the video?

[@MsOmega3d]

What's the breed of cattle you used on this BBQ? Here in Brasil, the most common cattle breed is Nelore which results in a meet with lower marbling but a thicker fat layer on the meat. I couldn't help to notice that the fat cap on your meat is thinner, but the marbling is higher than our traditional picanha, which will change the flavor of the meat and the eating experience completely.

[@kylediffusion9879]

Can u cook tritip like this too?

[@mikewhitney2297]

Where did you get that forked skewer?

[@wernerschless1000]

Picanha 😋 in Brazil there's no bbq without Picanha. Bin there twice and bin in a churrascaria man!!!! 😋😋😋 Nice video again 👍and keep on grilling ♨️

[@caioquintella8941]

Have you bin laden?

[@rseasons3605]

What's the rotisserie brand and name? Can't find any like that

[@tirthaabanerjee]

carson rodisio

[@pishgaman]

Someone please tell me where I can buy a skewer like the last one he is using!

[@PITMASTERX]

Link in the video description

[@daniellira5549]

Greetings from Brazil, the home of picanha.

[@ryanhny]

I can do 2-2.5 fingers?

[@caitlinwhite237]

For the Best picanha, marinade the meat in minced garlic, oil and lime juice for up to 12 hours. It creates the BEST flavor

[@flfbsphatboyblue8970]

Where can I get a long skewer like you have?

[@Visit_Tangier]

In any respectable bbq shop online or real

[@artlife6210]

Its all delicious anyway you make it X lol! I make Brasil style Picanha on my Jenn Air Grill Rotisserie and its better than any Steakhouse Ive ever been to, also Beef Rib on this is to die for, lots more salt for me though, and I splash the beef with Spanish Cooking wine and rub it with garlic oil before hitting the heat.

[@vasynytinsinoori1798]

Thanks for the video. I'd like to add that you should always trim the end and ""chewy" part of the Picanha. Most of the south americans know this.....

[@andreankusnetsov7264]

Most classic way to cook picanha: cut the picanha into regular steak size, following the grain, season with lots of rock salt, and grill over fire. Shake off excess salt and enjoy. Delicious everytime.

[@somebussiness5677]

i want to like it twice but youtube cant suggest it :D

[@jeffaynesworth3986]

Could you please upload the link to those large, dual stainless steel skewers that used in the last method please? Those were bad ass!

[@greydog7761]

If you look in the equipment he likes to use its under neath the skottsberg stainless steel pan . Its called forged store . Then go in to the section named olijf , maybe it means knives .

[@trevorearl5876]

Fantastic video but one hint that will make them even better. When you're cutting your steaks out of the roast cut with the grain, that way the final cut on the board is against the grain making it even more tender!!! That's a trick from the picanha master #Guga

[@johnbarratt2042]

Correct! @poopyy2

[@redaonline]

Hi Roel, zou jij een keertje een houtskool special kunnen maken? Een video waarin je de verschillende soorten houtskool naast elkaar zet en de verschillen laat zien in resultaat.

[@PITMASTERX]

Goed idee!

[@donhughes8465]

Awesome!

[@PITMASTERX]

Thanks Don 👍👍👍

[@วริศไทยานนท์]

I can't translate the language in the clip. I want to know if I want to eat this menu, what nationality restaurant should I go to? Thank you

[@rafael_moreira]

Brazil. 🇧🇷

[@mike_hu]

Guga would approve.

[@bryanh.4382]

Sous Vide is THE way to go!!!

[@tirthaabanerjee]

nice test

[@PITMASTERX]

Thanks

[@tirthaabanerjee]

@@PITMASTERX welcome, btw how many kettle pro grills you have?

[@montyenright]

If you haven't made a Picanha via Sous Vide, you need to turn in your apron and chef card. One of the best ways to cook it. Delicious.... 🤪

[@davidgmillsatty1900]

My doctor asked me if I ever used the Sous Vide method. I said, “no, I don’t like the idea of cooking in plastic.” He said, “ I never thought about that. After thinking about it I am not going to Sous Vide anymore.”

[@tracylee2190]

Why do Brazilians cut with the grain ???

[@Meat226]

Cut the roast into steaks with the grain, so you can cut against the grain for your bites. The first cut should help maintain moisture a bit better as you aren’t cutting through the muscle fibers before cooking.

[@westall1966]

Looks like first one was well done

[@markf3229]

I noticed that you did not cut out the 3rd vein which is chewy.

[@dfresh2989]

You’ve made all of my ancestors cry with how you’ve handled the queen of all meats. 😢

[@lightning9279]

He sure likes that word picanha.

[@campolina3594]

It is the first time that I heard somebody saying that some other country then Brazil claims the picanha origin

[@Visit_Tangier]

You have to put it on the skewer with the grain. The you will cut it into customers plate with the grain and then : The final cut for the customer will be against the grain.

[@himynameiscavalowinstead8328]

BRAZIL MENTIONED

[@edumops1]

Try kanka grill

[@LadyPrincessDiana]

So picanha that you slice off the skewer is kind of like the Turkish kebabs!

[@rogeriojim]

Friend, you still need to improve your technique of skewering the picanha and use parrilha salt and spread it more.

[@ethanorians]

It's really difficult to find Picanha in the US.

[@EricDeFilippo]

Costco and Publix here in Florida sell it. We also have Brazilian grocery stores. You might too.

[@blubberbernd2347]

I think in the US it is called sirloin cap. Ask your butcher for it

[@ethanorians]

@@blubberbernd2347 it is, still hard to find them at times though.

[@jonathansongco4302]

Tasty.

[@PITMASTERX]

Thanks Jonathan

[@danieldelacruz7305]

What if we don’t own a grill? Show us how to sear it on the pan

[@kurdirama]

I cooked it on the air grill and it was perfect. I can't imagine firing up a massive grill like that for cooking a single piece of Picanha

[@alvarodecampos9365]

In Brazil we make the picanha steaks in a way that the knife edge slicing quite in perpenducular of meat fiber, e.g., against the grain instead following the grain

[@martinklaus2203]

Who do I believe...you or Guga? Guga says to cut with the grain, so that the final cut is against the grain off of the skewer. Does it make a difference? I don't know.

[@MarcusPereiraRJ]

You cut along the grain when prepairing picanha steaks. When using this traditional skewer technique, it's against the grain.

[@josecermeno7541]

Come on.... Having a Napoleon with rotisserie and not using for Picahna.? LOL... you do not need that Picahna machine.... Inventive.... I did it and it was AMAZING....

[@PITMASTERX]

The machine is pure asthethic for having one at home but nothing beats a Churrasco skewer or rotisseries!

[@arepiz83]

Salty?

[@larseckardt_nl]

Haha didn't try sous vide. Humor om te lachen. Nr 3 is the best way. Just like when smoking eel. Stay at it and play with fire.

[@Mpetridis07]

I like the salt on the fat back...churasco styles is my favorite... but without charcoal...it's not. As tasty....I usually cook it just a bit less....

[@marcelohrp]

Picanha is from Brazil, best Barbecue in the World.

[@MaxFerreiraFoto]

A really good picanha should have a thicker fat cover. Something around 1 to 1,5cm

[@victorsr6708]

It’s top sirloin cap, rump cover, rump cap, or culotte (French). Been eating culotte steak all my life, it’s from a cow not from Brazil 😂

[@ksjonak217]

I'm sorry bro but you cut them with the grain when you do them on skewers. When cut it off the skewers it is cut across the grain...

[@chippievan]

Guga Foods says to cut your steak with the grain

[@nightdevil7758]

😋😋

[@PITMASTERX]

👌🤩👌

[@Thoren_Steffen]

You have never been in Brazil right ? Real Picanha ist doing by fogo de jon

[@RiazUddin-sk3uw]

Could be an unpopular opinion but I find picanha a bit overpriced and kinda overrated. Picanha rotisserie-style is awesome; had in a Brazilian steakhouse and loved it.

[@bradcampbell624]

I'm with you on that. It is very good, but for the price I prefer Tri-Tip.

[@PITMASTERX]

That's why i swap my picanha with tri-tip most of the time!

[@RiazUddin-sk3uw]

Thanks, mate. Can’t agree more!

[@RiazUddin-sk3uw]

Thanks, Roel. Wise people think alike! Ha ha ha.

[@MarcusPereiraRJ]

Maminha (tri-tip), alcatra (top sirloin) and picanha is the trifecta of a high level churrasco in Brazil. They are known as "carne de primeira" (roughly "first class meat") alongside filet mignon and sirloin. Opinions are mixed about which one is the best cut, even in Brazil, but we usually consider a proper made picanha from a Zebu or Nelore breed (thicker fat cap, I will disregard wagyu this time) as the apex BBQ meat.

[@ryanrodriguez70]

That sizzle sear makes the food taste like fuel.

[@LuckyLuciano_1]

i will not say your methods are wrong but as a guys who born around BBQ in Brazil those are not the ones we do it , someone ones its close but not the way we do it, but like we say it , don't matter how you do it, just do it!

[@CabernetKev]

I don't think the picanha cut with a half moon shape and fat back is a common cut in the US. You probably have to have a local butcher do this special for you.

[@stekner241083]

unfortunately i don't have any of these equipment

[@andysue2264]

I miss the Kamado Joes…

[@philstevens9914]

Don't forget about the 3 veins.