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Smoked Picanha

Delicious smoked picanha for a taste of Brazilian BBQ! Smoke this beef sirloin top cap cooked with the iconic fat cap left on, before serving with refreshing chimichurri.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Brazilian
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • paring knife
  • hickory smoking wood

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs picanha roast
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Chimichurri

  • 2 cups flat-leaf parsley de-stemmed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ shallot chopped
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp red chili flakes
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  • Fire up your smoker to 250°F (120°C)
  • Trim the picanha roast's fat cap, if necessary, and remove any visible silver skin. Use a paring knife to score the fat cap.
  • Combine the salt, pepper, water, and Worcestershire sauce and rub the mixture on both sides of the picanha
  • Once smoker has hit 250°F, add hickory wood to coals or wood tray
  • Put the picanha in the smoker, fat-side down, and smoke until the beef reaches an internal temperature of 130°F (55°C) for medium-rare, or longer for medium
  • (Optional) For a caramelized crust, consider searing all sides of the picanha over a grill set to 500°F (260°C).
  • Once the meat has sufficiently cooked, remove it from the smoker and allow it to rest for 30 minutes before slicing and serving

Chimichurri

  • Using a food processor, combine all the ingredients except the salt and blend until everything is well-combined but not perfectly smooth
  • Taste, add salt, pulse several times, and continue adjusting ingredients until you are satisfied
  • Serve over top of your finished smoked picanha