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Fogo de Chao Picanha

You can make delicious Picanha steaks like Fogo de Chao with this copycat recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 238 kcal
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 picanha (3 to 4 pounds)
  • salt

Instructions

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  1. Trim any silver skin from the picanha.
  2. Cut the meat against the grain into strips, about 2 to 2 1/2 inches wide. You may want to trim the fat cap on the meat to 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch. This is optional. The fat cap will vary on each roast.
  3. Salt the meat on all sides.
  4. Curl the meat into a C shape with the fat on the outside and place the meat on the skewer. The skewer should be as close to the center as possible. Each skewer should accommodate 2 or 3 pieces of meat. Note: If you do not have large flat skewers, use 2 bamboo skewers and push them through the meat about 1 inch apart to prevent the meat from uncurling.
  5. Preheat one side of the grill to between 475°F and 500°F. Heat the other side of the grill to about 350°F.
  6. Place the skewers on the hot side of the grill and cook for about 5 minutes. Flip them over and cook for another 5 minutes. Be sure to avoid the flames to prevent the fat cap from catching on fire. You may need to actively monitor the meat while cooking. Be careful not to burn the grill.
  7. After the crust has developed, move the meat to the cool side of the grill and cook until you reach your desired level of doneness. Remove the meat from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 238kcal (12%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 969mg (40%) Potassium 599mg (17%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 238

% Daily Value*

Calories 238kcal 12%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 969mg 40%
Potassium 599mg 13%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.