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Picanha with Grill Marks

Grilled Picanha on a Weber Kettle

A whole picanha roast is trimmed, cut into steaks and grilled to 135F.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 375 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Picanha roast about 2.5 pounds
  • 3 tbsp kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • If needed, trim the picahna of excessive surface fat but do not remove entire fat cap.
  • Slice the roast, with the grain, into three steaks.
  • Season the steaks with salt and pepper.
  • Allow the steaks to sit at room temperature for an hour so the salt can dissolve into the meat.
  • Grill the steaks with high, indirect heat for 15-20 minutes until an internal temperature of 120F is reached.
  • Move the steaks directly over the heat and sear for 90 seconds per side until an internal temperature of 135F is reached.

Notes

Pay attention while you are searing the steaks as the fat cap will cause flare ups on the grill.
This steak has a similar flavor profile as sirloin and is traditionally served with beans and chimichurri.
Keyword Grilled Picanha Steak