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Grilled Picanha
By Traeger Kitchen
We’re taking one of Brazil’s favorite cuts of beef – picanha and letting the wood-fired flavor of your Traeger do all the heavy lifting. Just season this juicy steak with salt and serve it like the gaúchos do in Brazil.
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Pellets
Hickory
Ingredients
How many people are you serving?
6
Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.Units of Measurement:
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| 1 Pound | (2-1/2 lb) wagyu picanha |
| As Needed | coarse kosher salt |
Steps
1
Cut the picanha into steaks about 1 inch thick. Fold them in half to form a "C" shape with the fat cap on the outer edge.
Ingredients
1 Pound (2-1/2 lb) wagyu picanha
2
Thread the steaks onto a skewer, one on top of the other. Season generously with coarse salt and leave at room temperature while the grill heats up.
Ingredients
As Needed coarse kosher salt
3
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature 450°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
4
Place the skewered steaks directly on the grill grate and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until desired internal temperature is reached, 130℉ for medium-rare.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
130 ˚F / 54 ˚C
5
Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!