sirloin cap

Sirloin cap (also called culotte steak, coulotte steak, or picanha) is a fantastic, tender, slightly lesser-known cut of beef. It lends itself beautifully to our easy reverse searing method. You can serve it with the chimichurri linked here, or however you like. On salads or sandwiches, plain, or with your favorite sauce.

Reverse Sear Sirloin Cap with Chimichurri

fine sea salt

black pepper

Preheat oven to 250°F (121°C) with a rack...

Preheat oven to 250°F (121°C) with a rack in the center.

Pat sirloin cap dry with paper towels.

Score the fat in a crosshatch pattern. Make...

Score the fat in a crosshatch pattern. Make the cuts deep enough to cut through the fat but not through the meat. See video and step-by-step photos in post for visual cues.

Sprinkle both sides generously with salt and pepper.

Place meat cut-side down in a cast iron...

Place meat cut-side down in a cast iron pan.

Roast for about 30 minutes, until internal temperature...

Roast for about 30 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 105°F (41°C).

Remove meat from pan and place pan over...

Remove meat from pan and place pan over high heat on stovetop.

Place meat back in pan and sear 1...

Place meat back in pan and sear 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden brown.

Rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.

Serve with chimichurri sauce (if you like).

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Sirloin cap (also called culotte or coulotte steak and picanha) is a FABULOUS, tender cut of beef that's a little bit lesser-known. Here's how to cook it, and why you should.

How to Cook Sirloin Cap (And Why You Should!)

Picanha is a Brazilian staple. Now you can make traditional picanha at home using the Big Green Egg.

Picanha (Sirloin Cap) Rotisserie on the Big Green Egg

picanha (sirloin cap) roast

Salt

Prepare the grill for direct cooking at 500 degrees with the rotisserie attachment.

One hour before cooking, remove the picanha roast from the refrigerator and score the fat cap in a hatch pattern.

Slice 3-4, 3-inch thick steaks from the roast, careful to cut across the grain. (See note)

Season the steaks liberally with salt on all sides.

Fold the steaks to form a C-shape, then skewer with the rotisserie rod and secure with the forks. Allow the picanha to sit at room temperature.

Once the grill is up to temperature, put the rod attachment into the motor and begin the rotisserie, leaving the dome to the grill open and the bottom vent closed halfway.

Cook for 20 minutes, monitoring for flare ups and adjusting the bottom vent as needed to control the heat.

At 20 minutes, begin checking the internal temperature using an instant read thermometer. The final temperature should be 120 degrees for medium rare.

Remove the rod from the rotisserie and place on a cutting board and let the picanha rest for 5 minutes.

Slice the picanha in small pieces from the rod, as they do in a Brazilian steakhouse, and serve. Outer layers will be slightly more done than the pieces closer to the rod, but your guests won&#8217;t notice.

This authentic picanha roast recipe (sirloin cap) is cooked in the oven using just 3 simple ingredients. The result is a tender and juicy cut of beef with a crispy and golden brown cap of fat that melts in the mouth. It’ll save you a trip (and money) to the best Brazilian steakhouses. Watch our quick video!

Picanha Roast (Sirloin Cap)

3.3 lbs picanha roast

olive oil

salt

To cook this picanha roast in the oven, let the meat rest at room temp for one hour so it will cook more evenly. Lightly trim off any visible skin or membrane from the bottom or sides. Do NOT remove the fat cap!

Preheat the oven to 390° F (220° C).

Then, place the cut, fat side down, onto a rack of a roasting pan. Pat dry well with a paper towel, brush with olive oil, and season generously with coarse salt. Flip the meat and repeat the process.

Pour just enough water in the bottom of the roasting pan to cover the bottom. It will prevent burning while the fat is dripping during the roasting process.

With the fat of the beef picanha facing side up, roast the picanha for about 60-70 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center (thickest part of the meat) reaches an internal temp of 130°-140° F (54°- 60° C).

Let the picanha roast rest for 15-20 minutes. Tap the top with the flat part of a knife blade to remove excess salt.  Last, slice it against the grain and serve with lime wedges or your favorite sauce such as chimichurri sauce.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vF8ezl8ZTI0

Picanha Roast Recipe: Easy 3 Ingredient Top Sirloin Cap
https://www.easyanddelish.com/picanha-vegetables-en-papillote/
This authentic picanha roast recipe (sirloin cap) is cooked in the oven using just 3 simple ingredients. The result is a tender and juicy cut of beef with a crispy and golden brown cap of fat that melts in your mouth. Serve these yuca fries!  It’ll save you money and a trip to the best Brazilian steakhouses.

Picanha, also known as top sirloin cap or culotte, is a roast that comes from the top sirloin and can be cut into picanha steak.  It is covered by a prominent fat cap. Picanha is sometime confused with tri tip; however, tri tip is a different but similarly delicious cut that comes from the bottom sirloin.

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Picanha Oven Recipe:
Ingredients:
3.3 lbs picanha roast or top sirloin cap about 1.5 Kg
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp coarse salt

Instructions how to cook picanha recipe:
1. To cook this picanha roast in the oven, let the meat rest at room temp for one hour so it will cook more evenly. Lightly trim off any visible skin or membrane from the bottom or sides. Do NOT remove the fat cap!
2. Preheat the oven to 390° F (220° C).
3. Then, place the cut, fat side down, onto a rack of a roasting pan. Pat dry well with a paper towel, brush with olive oil, and season generously with coarse salt. Flip the meat and repeat the process.
4. Pour just enough water in the bottom of the roasting pan to cover the bottom. It will prevent burning while the fat is dripping during the roasting process.
5. With the fat of the beef picanha facing side up, roast the picanha for about 60-70 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center (thickest part of the meat) reaches an internal temp of 130°-140° F (54°- 60° C).
6. Let the picanha roast rest for 15-20 minutes. Tap the top with the flat part of a knife blade to remove excess salt.  Last, slice it against the grain and serve with lime wedges or your favorite sauce such as chimichurri sauce.

Music: Josefina by Quincas Moreira.

Picanha Roast Recipe: Easy 3 Ingredient Top Sirloin Cap

This cut of meat changed my life!  Bye-bye filet mignon, we seek sirloin CAP at Costco.  Sirloin has long been loved by doctors for its leanness, but consumers balked at its toughness, requiring a marinade.  No More!  Sirloin has a lot of taste, if you can tenderize it sufficiently, and Sous Vide does that, with the same doneness from top to bottom!  The sirloin cap is known and beloved in Brazil and Argentina by the name of Picanha, which is sold there with a thick layer of fat, whereas the American butchers trim that fat more. For food safety, I cook at 131F for 2-4 hours for Medium Rare.

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