What is picanha?

Picanha · Portuguese

The cap of the top sirloin with its thick layer of fat left on, the star of Brazilian steakhouses.

What it tastes like

Very beefy and tender, with a fat cap that crisps and melts into every slice.

Where you’ll see it

Brazilian churrascarias, carved off skewers at the table, plus Argentine grills and steakhouses.

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