If rib-eye is the king of meats, then we’re about to introduce you to the queen.
Hugely popular in Brazil, picanha (pronounced “pee-kahn-yah”) is one of the most flavourful cuts of beef you will find.
Picanha is a cut of beef taken from the top of the rump. You might also know it as a rump cover, rump cap, sirloin cap or even culotte steak.
It is triangular in shape and surrounded by a thick layer of fat called a fat cap. Because it is not an overused muscle, this cut remains beautifully tender and juicy, producing an amazing flavour when cooked.
Weight |
1.50 lb (24.0 oz), 1.75 lb (28.0 oz), 2.00 lb (32.0 oz), 2.25 lb (36.0 oz), 2.50 lb (40.0 oz), 3.00 lb (48.0 oz), 3.25 lb (52.0 oz), 3.50 lb (56.0 oz), 3.75 lb (60.0 oz), 4.00 lb (64.0 oz)
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Age |
Unaged, 15 days, 30 days, 45 days
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meat-type |
Beef
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grade |
USDA Prime
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Cooking Methods |
Braising, Grilling, Oven, Smoking, Sous Vide
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