Sirloin Cap (Picanha) my favorite

[schlotz]

The wife usually is not in favor of sirloin. Says it's too chewy. Last night made up my mind, I missed the beef flavor from living in Brazil back in the 60s. Picked up a nice 2.5 lb Picanha, sliced into meal portions then froze the rest for another time. Nothing special in prep. The meat shines by itself. SPG and let sit for 45 minutes before putting on the grill. Had to tend them carefully as the fat cap does flare up a bunch. Basted lightly with Italian dressing when flipped. Pulled at 135º and let sit while sauteing some fresh green beans in oil with garlic & onion salt. Of course, you can't have a good steak without wine! Exactly as I remembered so many years ago.

The bonus, Cyd chowed down and eat every bite. Moral: flavor trumps chewy

 

[SmokinAl]

That looks delicious Matt!
If I didn’t have ribs in the smoker as we speak, I would be looking for one of those!
Nicely done, simple & tasty!
Al

 

[Ringer]

Excellent job, it looks fantastic.

 

[schlotz]

Thanks Al. Ribs on the Rec-Teq, BB or St Louis? Bet they'll be great!

We did a rack of St Louis last week. The rack looked wonderful but in the end, was disappointed. All the points followed and tenderness checks were there but the meat was interlaced with non rendered portions that were not even close, even after 6+ hours smoking. Chalked it up to a bad rack.

 

[tx smoker]

Nice job Matt. I'm with you buddy, that Picanha is a fantastic cut of meat. Deep, rich, beefy flavor that is a chart topper.

Robert

 

[912smoker]

Looks like the star of the show Matt !
Great color !
Gotta try that soon myself soon.

Keith

 

[schlotz]

Nice job Matt. I'm with you buddy, that Picanha is a fantastic cut of meat. Deep, rich, beefy flavor that is a chart topper.

Robert

Thanks Robert. It's definitely the rich flavor I remember from Brazil.

Looks like the star of the show Matt !
Great color !
Gotta try that soon myself soon.

Keith

You won't be disappointed Keith. Take 'em to med-rare then let sit for 10 min before serving.

 

[chopsaw]

Looks great Matt . Nice work .

 

[schlotz]

Looks great Matt . Nice work .

Appreciate that Rich! Been on a 'simple' kick lately, more fun & definitely less stress.