Picanha Steak is a South America speciality that’s been making its way over the UK, and for good reason. If you ever been to a Brazilian Steakhouse, you may have had the luxury of trying Picanha. Well now we’re bringing the Brazilian steakhouse experience straight to your house with this incredible picanha chimichurri recipe.
Great for grilling on the Barbeque for an afternoon of entertaining with drinks and all the best sides. If we could have this everyday
Picanha Steak is a big cut that is great for sharing, although we wouldn’t say anything if you wanted to enjoy this meaty cut alone.
Serve it up on a platter with your chimichurri sauce and roasted veggies. For the authentic Brazilian experience, we recommend:
Depending on how you like your beef cooked, it’s best to measure the internal temperature of the picanha steak rather than relying on cooking times.
For the best results we recommend medium rare.
Picanha Steak is a speciality cut of meat that is extremely popular in South America (and we get why). Picanha packs flavour and is extremely juicy and tender when cooked right. One to definitely try for the ultimate Brazilian experience.
In Brazil, it's often prepared by grilling or roasting, sometimes skewered and cooked over an open flame.
This cut has gained popularity worldwide due to its delicious taste and versatility in cooking methods. It's commonly served sliced thinly against the grain to maximise tenderness.
