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Beef · Sirloin

Picanha (Coulotte) Roast

The whole top sirloin cap with its fat layer left on. Tender and beefy, great roasted or grilled on skewers.

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AnimalBeef
SectionSirloin
BoneBoneless
TendernessTender
Also calledpicanha, coulotte, sirloin cap, rump cap, mock picanha

Best ways to cook it

  • Roast
  • Grill
  • Smoke

About this cut

What it is and how to use it

The picanha roast is the entire sirloin cap, a triangular muscle with a thick layer of fat along one side. The fat bastes the meat as it cooks. It can be roasted whole, grilled, or smoked, or cut into thick slices and cooked on skewers in the Brazilian style. It is tender, juicy, and has a rich, beefy taste.

Cook’s tipScore the fat in a crosshatch, season with salt, and cook to at least 145°F. Slice thinly across the grain.

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