The SRF Black™ picanha steak (also known as the coulotte or coulotte steak) is a hard-to-find cut of beef that’s well worth the search. Sourced from the sirloin, it is packed with hearty beef flavor.
The picanha is triangular in shape and considered to be the most delectable meats for the grill in Brazilian steakhouses.
The picanha steak (also known as the coulotte or coulotte steak) is triangular shaped with a tender American Wagyu sirloin steak texture and rich, juicy beef flavor. We cut our picanha in the traditional style with the fat cap still attached, so it gently bathes the meat with its savory essence and keeps the meat moist and tender. Our American Wagyu picanha comes with generous marbling for a distinctive flavor and delicious complexity.
Delicious roasted whole, sliced into steaks or skewered and served with chimichurri for a taste of Brazil at home.
The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) separates domestic beef into eight grades, based on intramuscular fat or marbling, and other qualities like tenderness, juiciness, and flavor. The two highest grades are Prime and Choice. Prime is the top grade on the USDA scale and features an abundant amount of marbling.
Snake River Farms produces beef that measures above the USDA scores. To grade these higher levels of marbling and quality, we utilize the 12-point BMS (Beef Marbling Score or Beef Marbling Standard) from the Japanese Meat Grading Association (JMGA). SRF Black™ and SRF Gold™ both score above USDA Prime.
SRF Black™ is rated a BMS of 6 to 8 with significantly more marbling than USDA Prime-graded beef.
SRF Gold ™ registers a BMS of 9 to 12 and contains the highest level of marbling we offer.
The picanha consists of the bicep femoris muscle, located in the sirloin primal. It is also called the top sirloin cap, rump cap, coulotte and culotte. It can be produced with the desirable fat cap or trimmed. The Snake River Farms picanha comes with the cap which adds flavor and visual appeal.
There are several stories behind the name “picanha” but here is one with some facts to back it up. Portuguese and Spanish ranchers immigrated to Brazil in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and used a pole called a picana for herding cattle. Picana was also the name for a branding iron. Animals were marked in the approximate region of the sirloin cap, so the name picanha was used to describe the cut.
How Does Snake River Farms Package and Ship Their Products?
We ship our products with dry ice, a reusable thermal bag and the most sustainable packaging in the business to keep everything frozen right to your doorstep. Receive in 1 to 3 days of ordering or schedule for a date in the future. Learn more about packaging and shipping.
What Is The Snake River Farms Guarantee?
We are committed to delivering the highest quality products and an exceptional experience to your doorstep. If you are not completely satisfied with your order, please reach out to our Customer Care Team so we can work to a resolution. Click here to learn more about the SRF guarantee.
What Is SRF Black Label and SRF Gold Label?
All SRF products are American Wagyu. We use the Japanese Beef Marbling Score (or BMS) to measure the marbling present in the beef. Both SRF Black Label and SRF Gold Label grade above USDA Prime. The SRF Black Label grades between a BMS 6 to 8, and the Gold Label is the highest marbled with a BMS score at 9+. Read about the difference.
How Long Will My SRF Products Last and How Should I Store Them?
For optimal quality, you can store your SRF products in the freezer for up to 6 months. Per USDA guidelines, if meat is kept at 40 °F or below, you can safely store thawed meat in the refrigerator for 7 days in its original cryovac seal. More details.
Who is Snake River Farms?
Snake River Farms is a family owned and operated business based in Boise, Idaho. Founded in 1968, the business grew from cattle ranching and feeding to what it is now, one of the very few who can truly and authentically offer ranch-to-table beef. Learn more about the SRF story.
How Does SRF Practice Sustainability?
For us, it is a simple concept: Do what’s right by the land, by your neighbor, by the animals you raise, and by the customer. From ranching and grazing to delivery to customers’ doorsteps, we implement sustainability through every step of the ranch-to-table process. More details about our sustainability practices.
What are SRF cattle fed?
Snake River Farms American Wagyu cattle are grass fed for the first year of their life. The cattle are then fed a sustainable, locally sourced diet of hay, forages, grains, potatoes, vitamins, and minerals. SRF cattle never receive growth promotants, growth hormones, or any unnecessary antibiotics.
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