Description
A delicious way to prepare picanha by rendering the fat and achieving a perfect crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds picanha
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Score the fat cap of the picanha and season with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Place the picanha in a roasting pan, fat side up, and bake until the internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over high heat.
- Sear the picanha for 2-3 minutes on each side until a crust forms.
- Slice against the grain and serve.
Notes
- Letting the picanha rest after cooking helps retain its juices.
- For best results, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting and Searing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg