Picanha!

[ikiru]

So, I had some big sirloins sitting in my fridge (a gift from a very loving mother in-law). I had almost forgot about them and I needed to cook them. I didn't have time to smoke them, so, I decided to cook them Brazilian style. I coated them with a Kosher Salt, pepper, oil paste and cooked them nearly sitting on the coals. I cut off thin slices as it cooked and ate right at the grill.

Tastes just like the Brazilian restaurant. I just need one of those jumbo meat skewers. Like the brick setup?






-ikiru

*enjoy the sauce*

[JamesB]

Mucho cool! Bet those steaks turned out good! When your pressed for something to cook on, you do what ya gotta do!

Like this!
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James.

[nascarchuck]

Picanha is my favorite at Texas de Brazil! That stuff is sooooo good! I am gonna have to try it at home sometime. I may have to PM you to get exactly how you prepared it.

Ohhhh.... Making me sooooo hungry!

[ikiru]

Picanha is my favorite at Texas de Brazil! That stuff is sooooo good! I am gonna have to try it at home sometime. I may have to PM you to get exactly how you prepared it.

Ohhhh.... Making me sooooo hungry!

1. Get some thick sirloins at Costco
2. Fold them over and skewer them on the biggest skewer you can find.
3. Rub with a paste made from sea salt and oil. Add pepper if you want. You can adjust the seasonings as you see fit.
4. Light a chimney of lump charcoal.
5. When the coals are still HOT, pour them into the grill.
6. Prepare your grill so that you can get the meat as close to the coals as possible.
7. Cook meat until it is fully seared on one side then flip.
8. Sear the other side.
9. Remove from grill and cut off a thin slice from both sides.
10. Reseason leftovers with salt paste.
11. Put back on grill
12. Eat thin slices.
13. Wash down with beverage of choice.
14. Repeat steps 7-13 until you cant slice anymore.

The idea behind this method is that you are constantly eating the seared parts...mmm...just like in the Brazilian "steak on a stick" places. However, unlike the restaurants, you don't have the luxury of someone else bringing the meat out to you and then putting it back on the fire.

I was just thinking, a better way to do this is to skewer the meat closer to one side than the other and that way, you would only have to sear one side, then slice...ok its not science...but it sure is tasty.

I suppose you could add garlic to your paste...probably garlic powder as real garlic might burn.

I think I know whats for dinner tonight

Good luck!

-ikiru

*enjoy the sauce*

[nascarchuck]

However, unlike the restaurants, you don't have the luxury of someone else bringing the meat out to you and then putting it back on the fire.

Are you kiddin me?!?!?! I didn't have a kid for nuthin!!!

'Cept he would eat the meat before he got it to the table!

He's a growing 13 year old and he is about to eat my bank account dry!

Thanks for the idea and the tips! My wife will love this!

[SteerCrazy]

interesting set up on that steak. looks great! Being so close to the fire, did you cook it rare, medium rare??

[ikiru]

interesting set up on that steak. looks great! Being so close to the fire, did you cook it rare, medium rare??

The idea is to sear the outside, shave it off, then promptly eat it...rinse and repeat. I suppose each slice is well done, but since it is thin and seared, it turns out wonderful.

-ikiru

*enjoy the sauce*

[Allie]

That sounds and looks really good!

[SteerCrazy]

interesting set up on that steak. looks great! Being so close to the fire, did you cook it rare, medium rare??

The idea is to sear the outside, shave it off, then promptly eat it...rinse and repeat. I suppose each slice is well done, but since it is thin and seared, it turns out wonderful.

-ikiru

*enjoy the sauce*

got it....thanks!

[OSD]

Does sound like an interesting way to cook over an open fire.

[Surfinsapo]

That's a killer setup you made. I have churrasco skewers in my videos. If you want some I will find the link. They are only %19.95 for 6 big ones. Great job man!!!

[bigwheel]

Well I done got a short cut figgered out on this deal. Just get the sirloins sliced real thin then cook and eat em one at a time. I am so smart I skeer myself sometimes.

bigwheel

[ikiru]

Well, I suppose you COULD do that

I did some Picanha last night and I noticed that the sirloin "caps" are much better than the rest of the sirloin. They seem to bend into the signature C shape easier and they seem to be more tender.

Also, a tip for those new to grilling, make sure you get out all of the grease from the bottom of your smoker before putting more charcoal in...it kinda makes a big mess (and can do wonders for your eyebrows).

-ikiru

*enjoy the sauce*

[Papa Tom]

Also, a tip for those new to grilling, make sure you get out all of the grease from the bottom of your smoker before putting more charcoal in...it kinda makes a big mess (and can do wonders for your eyebrows).

-ikiru

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