My first picana!

[Brokenhandle]

So I've heard so much about picana roasts/ steaks but never have seen them around here. Happened to see one at our local grocer... yep, gonna try one. Looked up all the different ways to do them and decided to smoke it on pellet grill then reverse seared.

Kosher salt only this morning then back in the fridge. Took out around 3 pm to warm up on counter and got pellet grill out and heated up to about 250. Was busy doing other jobs so no clear timeline but didn't take too long and it was at 115 degrees. Wife was making salsa so pulled and wrapped in foil... not ready for supper quite this soon.

After things slowed down, lit the grill for the finish

Not quite done...so sliced some steaks and back on the grill

Roasted some baby taters tossed in olive oil and kosher salt and parmesan cheese

Plated shot...
 

And just an absolutely awesome beefy flavor! My wife said we definitely need more of these.

And of course need my babes in here also

Ryan

 

[jaxgatorz]

That is my kind of meal !!! Looks great.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Thanks, and it was so good! Awesome beefy flavor!

Ryan

 

[Bigtank]

Picana is delicious, yous looks perfect. I like it rare.

 

[912smoker]

Never tried one either but that looks great Ryan! Now I've got to try one!!

Keith

 

[Fueling Around]

Looks good Ryan.
Never see picana here in Minnesota. See it all the time in Florida stores, but they demand a premium price and wifey is not a fan of beef that bleeds.
OK how much did you share the "kids"?

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

It is good to know you know some of the cuts we enjoy here. That looks great. I would eat it. It is funny how so many good cuts of meat are only available in certain parts of the country. I know there are many I would like to try that are not available here.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Picana is delicious, yous looks perfect. I like it rare.

Thank you! And in case you're interested... got it at our Fareway store.

Ryan

 

[Brokenhandle]

Never tried one either but that looks great Ryan! Now I've got to try one!!

Keith

Thanks Keith! Give it a try if you can find one!

Looks good Ryan.
Never see picana here in Minnesota. See it all the time in Florida stores, but they demand a premium price and wifey is not a fan of beef that bleeds.
OK how much did you share the "kids"?

Thank you! Not only was it delicious, it was $ 7.99 lb.
And the kids didn't get any yet... but the fat did get saved and they'll get some treats.

Ryan

 

[Brokenhandle]

It is good to know you know some of the cuts we enjoy here. That looks great. I would eat it. It is funny how so many good cuts of meat are only available in certain parts of the country. I know there are many I would like to try that are not available here.

Thanks Chris! I'm glad I found this one! Would have loved to do it the more traditional way on a rotisserie over wood fire but only rotisserie we have is a manual one that we have to rotate ourselves!
Geographical location does seem to make a big difference on meat selection!

Ryan

 

[fxsales1959]

So I've heard so much about picana roasts/ steaks but never have seen them around here. Happened to see one at our local grocer... yep, gonna try one. Looked up all the different ways to do them and decided to smoke it on pellet grill then reverse seared.

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Kosher salt only this morning then back in the fridge. Took out around 3 pm to warm up on counter and got pellet grill out and heated up to about 250. Was busy doing other jobs so no clear timeline but didn't take too long and it was at 115 degrees. Wife was making salsa so pulled and wrapped in foil... not ready for supper quite this soon.

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After things slowed down, lit the grill for the finish

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Not quite done...so sliced some steaks and back on the grill

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Roasted some baby taters tossed in olive oil and kosher salt and parmesan cheese

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Plated shot...
 

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And just an absolutely awesome beefy flavor! My wife said we definitely need more of these.

And of course need my babes in here also

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Ryan

looks great. a staple down here in SE Florida

 

[Ishi]

Nice looking cut of beef! Reverse Searing is my go to ! Also nice looking dogs and did they get a piece??

 

[chopsaw]

Looks good Ryan .

 

[clifish]

Looks great Ryan, cooked perfect. The one time I stumbled on these (@$4.99/lb) I did not know what they were and way over cooked them....was not good.

 

[millerbuilds]

Looks perfect!!!
We love picana, we serve with a Chimichurri Sauce (we love Malcom Reed's recipe) it pairs so well with the smokey beef flavor.

- Jason

 

[chef k-dude]

Looks go to me! You wouldn't have to put those back on the grill for me.

 

[Hijack73]

2nd best fat on beef. Best is on a ribeye.
I like to slice them into steaks wide enough so that I can really put the heat to the fat cap by laying them cap down on the heat for a good bit. That way I can eat it pretty rare and have some nice well done fat all on the same steak. On the grill whole is good, but I just like steaks better.

They sell them whole at Publix here, but the pricing is insane. I can get ribeye cheaper.

I'd have plowed through one as it first came off or one that you cooked a bit more. It's all delicious.

 

[JLeonard]

Steak and taters! Can’t go wrong with that. Looks mighty good!

Jim

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Where's the invite Ryan? That looks perfect to me, but it doesn't look like your first time cooking that.

The 4-legged children look like they approve, good looking pack you got there...

 

[civilsmoker]

Looks might tasty and good call on the salt side…..that’s pretty much all they need and a bit more of a rest helps carry over the inside but the sear after slicing is a perfect tasty bite too!