What Is Picanha? Best Ways To Cut And Cook

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In this video, I will show you 2 ways to cut and cook Picanha. Picanha is a top sirloin cap that has been made famous by Brazilian steakhouses. Today I test out grilling it as a steak and also on the traditional skewers.
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[@thomaskendall452]

I agree: picanha has become my favorite cut over NY strip or even ribeye. Picanha is also really good as a roast: oil-salt-pepper all sides, sear fat cap and bottom, then slow-roast at about 300 degrees F. to 110-120 degrees F.

[@tdtommy196]

It's the best! I like to sear at the end, but I agree. It's best as a roast!

[@beverlyaten1775]

Thank you. A future video ( or several videos) I would love for you to make is showing us where on the beef the cuts come from, pros and cons, and as you are doing here, showing us how to best cook it. Because we may not always be able to get the best or know what to do with what we can get. As some folks may not know, There is a War on Real Natural Meat!

[@martinf2740]

I’ve just recently found them at Costco as they aren’t common at other stores around here. I slice them, score the fat cap and put them on a skewer, then on a hot grill over indirect heat. Turn them regularly until done the way you like. Then I sear the fat cap to caramelize it. Amazing.

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

Picanha is a way better experience than a NY Strip. I just had two NY Strips for dinner, and I wish they were Picanhas! Also called Coulotte in some supermarkets. It's also more affordable than NY strip.

[@adrianjones8073]

Starting the sear on the fat side is crucial for this cut. Open flame is great for bringing out the flavor, but I try not to put it directly on the fire. This allows time for the fat to render and not be chewy. Also, your method of trimming the fat is probably best because the fat simply will not render when it's too thick unless you overcook the steak. Great video!

[@cathiemcginnis3997]

Love picanha! Got it in my Butcher Box once and always included 2 in every box after that!

[@TylerNally]

Guga (from Brazil) and his bunch call this cut of beef ... The Queen of Steaks.

[@robinmarks1710]

You should put the skewer back on the grill after you cut off the crust, to create a second and sometimes more crusts.

[@gugy68]

Picanha is huge in Brazil. I always buy it. Costco Business sells it at around $7lb. Very flavorful.

[@slk5619]

I really enjoy your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏 😊

[@JoeW7BWA]

Another great video. Love it!

[@jamiegreer100]

I sous vide my picanha 130 degrees internal. And then I sear the fat side. It is the most tender delicious piece of meat ever. It’s the way I take it to my friends house when I go for Thanksgiving or Christmas or whatever. They love it.❤❤

[@praetorxyn]

I've only had it once, but it was pre-sliced, and we cooked it up, it was delicious. Easily the best steak I've had next to a ribeye. If ribeye is the king of steak, picanha is the queen.

[@furbabies3momma]

I've got to try the Piranha... It may become my new favorite cut... Love your channel... Thank you! 👌❤️🤗

[@paquinap1]

Great! Very well explained. Appreciate it!

[@Scottishblacksmith61]

Love the Picanha ! I have made them only as steak and My family loves them ! My wife's favorite steak is Fillet Mignon, but she is always asking me to go get a Picanha ! PS I have only made two.

[@Michael-pn2ye]

Love your expertise Thank You very helpful 🥩🦌

[@randallcooper4399]

Argentina style cook it low and slow over coals in one piece.

[@Bluebark64FIS]

My Co used to hit Philly once a year and we would always hit Fogo de Chão while we were their. Love that cut...personally I think it is the best!

[@DougYoberg]

Interested in your FB page. Purchased those ‘teres major’ pkgs at Chef Store you recommended and have enjoyed my 1st bulk meat purchase. They’re now individually available in the freezer via the suggested vacuum pkg seals. Looking fwd to more suggestions. Hopefully a Chuck Roll next… after a few more video watches to not screw up the cuts 😳. Enjoying your practical content. My goal is to become more familiar with cooking meat.

[@stephenmaher1029]

Never had this piece of meat I’ll ask the butcher for one. Everything is worth a try.

[@JohnSmith-ro8hk]

go to a Brazilian steakhouse its their specialty. Brazil and Argentina

[@bdawg-qj9bq]

You’ll never eat another cut of steak. It’s all I buy. I suggest adding black pepper and garlic powder when you cook them.

[@stephenmaher1029]

@@bdawg-qj9bq thx happy Memorial Day

[@leolalley4708]

I dry brine mine overnight with just salt. cook it on a 2 zone system and sear it off when it gets to 117 deg. Fantastic cut of meat.

[@chuckrobinson599]

Good video

[@MichaelSims1103]

Ha! I literally made this tonight with the same Costco 2 pack I got from Costco Business.

[@JSFGuy]

Appetite just went up.

[@tdtommy196]

My favorite way to cook Picanha is as a roast.

[@Sweetest_of_Seven]

We love picanha at our house… our 5 & 7 year old granddaughters have declared that picanha is now their new favorite steak 🥩 I take them to Costco with me and they always say “Mimi, don’t forget our favorite steak!” 😂

[@garryhammond3117]

Haha! - I have a Costco full sirloin top cap (Picanha) sitting in my freezer right now. There is no link to the FB group... 😢 Great video! - Thanks - Cheers!

[@stephenmaher1029]

What kind of wood were you using?

[@vandakarasik3218]

Picanha é uma delícia!!! 🇧🇷

[@soulcheese209]

Thumbnail would have been more powerful with if you used @5:50 from the video lol, great video!

[@DanTran-uv3rg]

Where can I get the whole top sirloin. I was looking for it at costco, but they sell it separately.

[@AbleDefenseUS]

As much as I hate Facebook, I'm joining this group. I feel like Discord is better, but that's for young people, maybe.

[@PlumbRalph]

I buy at Market Basket in MA. Called a spoon roast. What is that cut from. They are very tender and tasty.

[@marionr26]

I just came from BJs they had a big piece of beef it said underblade. I can't remember what underblade though

[@bobby350z]

I wish my Costco carried it.

[@denysewallace-mitchell872]

Love the video and all the others. I have learned a lot. However, no link to your Facebook page.

[@ButcherWizard]

Try it now. I seem to always forget something

[@DebbieTDP]

There's no link to the Facebook group 😅

[@AbleDefenseUS]

Check again. It's in the description as of now, at least.

[@DebbieTDP]

@@AbleDefenseUS thanks, now it's there 🤫🤭🤣

[@ZodiacKnight117]

1:07 I should call her..

[@CH-ec5on]

Hopefully I don’t miss any email special videos. You’re went to my spam folder for some reason. Even though it hasn’t before and I clicked delete as I realized it was there.

[@ejmoss6990]

Tried registering on Facebook. was denied.

[@The_Ren]

Dang this is good but why it’s now over $9 a pound.

[@greenlight679]

What is good in life….meat, fire and salt.

[@philipbrewer6210]

Has anybody bought the knives ? If yes, how is the quality? Buddy

[@danielromero3486]

love your videos, but please get a mic. all the echo makes it hard to understand and hear what you are saying.

[@mclovin6629]

Ayo Moment 0:54

[@ITBlanka]

Brace yourselves for the thousands of Brazilians in the comments.

[@davefarnsworth3020]

I was thinking this has got to be a Brazilian thing just from the spelling.

[@MauOfTheDead]

Love the video, and got 1 correction: No no no no, don't "customize" the picanha by removing the top layer of fat, ahhaha The Picanha IS the meat WITH the fat. And no oil, fortheloveofgodalmighty, ahhahaah

[@desertfox3860]

And my understanding is you don't salt the fat!

[@jordanlewandowskii]

Ah yes, ye ole "My way is the only way, and I must correct you, even though you specifically said that you don't know what the correct way is and that people don't have to do it how you did"

[@user-ms1ix6xc5t]

1 correction Mau. You made 2 corrections. God forbid he tries to help folks out and doesn’t do it to your standards.

[@JackAtkins-xz5wi]

I am the replacement for all plants on earth

[@nancydelu4061]

Ditto: No Link

[@polligma1450]

With KZbin’s like this one, people want to try it and the more Costco sells the higher the price will go.

[@nathaliamattos8790]

Just don't put oil in it, please

[@SwissMarksman]

Why is Meat in the US so dirt cheap?

[@markjohnson5602]

It's because everyone loves to save money and buy food cheaply processed by large corporations that put tremendous downward pressure on the family ranch. People really don't realize how they contribute to the problem buying by price alone.

[@TrudiCivitaGeniale]

Is this a cheap piece of meat cause that’s a lot of fat to pay extra for?

[@cposharky9261]

I buy the ones from Costco. I cut off the fat,cube it,make a foil bowl and put it in the air fry til crispy. It’s like eating a ribeye the crispy bits with a bit of steak is fantastic!!!. I cook the steak with Redman salt only on the Flat top grill.😊

[@BrianK-zz4fk]

its avg price but my fav piece if cooked correct tender like a filet and add the fat of a strip

[@tabb00]

LOL "Don't buy picanha". I love that. I do that same thing with Florida. Don't come here, it sucks. Dinosaurs want to eat you and it's so damn hot. Completely miserable. Stay away.

[@nytrukr63]

I don't think it is that great. I have tried cooking many ways and I prefer ribeye

[@beverlyaten1775]

You know, one day soon, if Some politicians get their way, we may not be able to always get what we prefer. So the B. W.s advice might be real important.

[@ironwarrior76]

I prefer ribeye too, but its generally stupid expensive

[@SuperCookmaster]

I just want to be honest! As a 57-year-old brazilian chef, I believe that before you try teaching anything, you jeed learn it first! You need help, friend! There are too many mistakes, and there is several misleading information! Watch videos at least!!

[@BigBoyJay_69]

Stooooop. Another cheap piece of meat that's now going to soar in prices because it's getting popular. It's the beef flank steak all over again.

[@dr.sulivandiasborgesvianna4336]

My godness dude. You destroyed this beautiful piece of meat: you cut it wrong all the ways you did it. You removed the best fat the a human can eat. And the worst part of it: you put a vegetable oil on it! Someone please call the pope. But I use to like your contents, so I will forgive you this time 🤝

[@desertfox3860]

Cutting was correct but salting and oil were not.

[@BrianK-zz4fk]

cutting was fine gonna ground the rest but oil 🙄

[@Treasuremonk]

“Butcher wizards knives” 😂.. you contact a knife manufacturer in China, they put your name On anything! 8 other KZbinrs have same knives but call them theirs lol