Brazilian Grilled Picanha (Churrasco)
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Brazilian Grilled Picanha (Churrasco)

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The king of Brazilian BBQ — beef rump cap with fat cap intact, seasoned only with coarse salt.

⏱️ Prep: 5 min🍳 Cook: 20 min⏳ Total: 25 min🍽️ Serving: 450g

Nutrition per serving (450g)

1260 kcal

Calories

108g

Protein

0g

Carbs

90g

Fat

0g

Fibre

Macro split

Protein 55%Carbs 0%Fat 45%

🛒 Ingredients

Scale:
  • 1 whole Beef picanha (rump cap, 1.2kg)
  • 3 tbsp Coarse sea salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Score the fat cap in a crosshatch. Do NOT trim.
  2. 2Fold the picanha into a U-shape (fat on outside) and skewer through the fold.
  3. 3Season heavily with coarse salt immediately before grilling.
  4. 4Grill over charcoal rotating constantly 20–25 min. Slice thin from outside in.

Recipe information

Dietary tags describe recipe data, not clinical suitability. Nutrition values are estimates. Check ingredient labels and preparation methods for allergens.

✓ Gluten-free✓ Dairy-free✓ Egg-free✓ Nut-free

⚕️ Always consult your healthcare provider before making dietary changes.

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