Picanha
Brazilian · Latin America
Top Pick
GRILL
9/10
Top sirloin cap grilled on skewers — Brazilian churrascaria's star cut.
Why It Works
The fat cap bastes the lean meat as it grills; thick salt crust creates bark without over-seasoning.
Key Ingredients
picanha
coarse salt
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