Churrasco

AuthorJulia ForesekCategory, , DifficultyIntermediate
Yields1 Serving
Prep Time1 hrCook Time2 hrsTotal Time3 hrs
For the Churrasco:
 Picanha (top sirloin cap) — the most popular cut in Brazil
 Frango (chicken), typically thighs or drumsticks
 Linguiça (Brazilian sausage)
 Costela (beef ribs)
 Coarse salt for seasoning
 Garlic (optional), minced for marinades or rubs
For Serving:
 Farofa (toasted cassava flour mixture)
 Vinagrete (Brazilian salsa made with tomatoes, onions, vinegar, and cilantro)
 Chimichurri sauce (optional, for those who like a herby, vinegar-based sauce)
 Lime wedges
Equipment:
- Charcoal grill (for authentic flavor)
- Skewers (for meats like chicken and sausage)
1

Prepare the Meats:
Picanha: Slice the picanha into thick steaks. Traditionally, it should be grilled with the fat cap intact to enhance flavor and juiciness.
Chicken: Marinate the chicken in a mix of lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour.
Linguiça: No preparation needed unless you prefer additional seasoning.
Beef Ribs: Optionally rub with coarse salt and garlic. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling.

2

Prepare the Grill:
Light your charcoal grill and allow the coals to reach a medium-high temperature. Ideally, the grill should be hot with glowing coals covered with a fine ash.

3

Grilling the Meats:
Picanha: Place the steaks on the grill, fat side down first, to render some of the fat. Grill each side for about 5-7 minutes for medium-rare, depending on thickness.
Chicken and Linguiça: Skewer if desired and grill over medium heat, turning occasionally, until fully cooked—about 25 minutes for chicken and 15 minutes for sausages.
Beef Ribs: These require a longer, slower cook. Grill over indirect heat for 1-2 hours, turning occasionally, until tender.

4

Rest the Meats:
Let the meats rest for a few minutes after grilling. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, enhancing flavor and tenderness.

5

Serve:
Serve the grilled meats with sides of farofa, vinagrete, chimichurri sauce, and lime wedges. These accompany the rich flavors of the meat perfectly and add a refreshing contrast.

Ingredients

For the Churrasco:
 Picanha (top sirloin cap) — the most popular cut in Brazil
 Frango (chicken), typically thighs or drumsticks
 Linguiça (Brazilian sausage)
 Costela (beef ribs)
 Coarse salt for seasoning
 Garlic (optional), minced for marinades or rubs
For Serving:
 Farofa (toasted cassava flour mixture)
 Vinagrete (Brazilian salsa made with tomatoes, onions, vinegar, and cilantro)
 Chimichurri sauce (optional, for those who like a herby, vinegar-based sauce)
 Lime wedges
Equipment:
- Charcoal grill (for authentic flavor)
- Skewers (for meats like chicken and sausage)

Directions

1

Prepare the Meats:
Picanha: Slice the picanha into thick steaks. Traditionally, it should be grilled with the fat cap intact to enhance flavor and juiciness.
Chicken: Marinate the chicken in a mix of lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour.
Linguiça: No preparation needed unless you prefer additional seasoning.
Beef Ribs: Optionally rub with coarse salt and garlic. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling.

2

Prepare the Grill:
Light your charcoal grill and allow the coals to reach a medium-high temperature. Ideally, the grill should be hot with glowing coals covered with a fine ash.

3

Grilling the Meats:
Picanha: Place the steaks on the grill, fat side down first, to render some of the fat. Grill each side for about 5-7 minutes for medium-rare, depending on thickness.
Chicken and Linguiça: Skewer if desired and grill over medium heat, turning occasionally, until fully cooked—about 25 minutes for chicken and 15 minutes for sausages.
Beef Ribs: These require a longer, slower cook. Grill over indirect heat for 1-2 hours, turning occasionally, until tender.

4

Rest the Meats:
Let the meats rest for a few minutes after grilling. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, enhancing flavor and tenderness.

5

Serve:
Serve the grilled meats with sides of farofa, vinagrete, chimichurri sauce, and lime wedges. These accompany the rich flavors of the meat perfectly and add a refreshing contrast.

Churrasco
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