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Grilled Picanha (Brazilian Salt-Crusted Sirloin Cap) — Brazilian recipe
Grilled Picanha (Brazilian Salt-Crusted Sirloin Cap), photographed for the Kitchen Pantri cookbook.

Grilled Picanha (Brazilian Salt-Crusted Sirloin Cap)

The prized cut of Brazilian churrasco: sirloin cap steaks with their fat cap on, dry-brined in coarse salt, grilled slowly over indirect heat, then seared over high flames and sliced across the grain. Serve with chimichurri or farofa.

At a glance

Cuisine
Brazilian
Category
Main
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
Makes
6 servings
Calories
About 470 kcal per serving
Difficulty
Medium
Dietary
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, High Protein, Keto, Low Carb

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