The hard-to-find picanha with the fat cap left on. All sourced from USDA Prime beef for extra marbling, flavor and tenderness. The only choice for Brazilian-style BBQ, this triangular shaped cut is delicious roasted whole, cut into steaks or grilled on skewers.
The picanha (also known as the coulotte or coulotte steak) is triangular shaped with the hearty beef flavor and texture of USDA Prime sirloin steak. Only 4 to 5% of all the beef produced in the U.S. meets the grade for USDA Prime, making this a rich and unique cut. Each picanha has the fat cap as preferred by aficionados of Brazilian BBQ.
The USDA Prime picanha is beautifully marbled which imparts both flavor and a more tender texture. Can be prepared whole, sliced into steaks or skewered for a festive presentation.
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.
USDA Prime is the top grade on the USDA scale and features a moderately abundant amount of marbling. Only 5 to 6% of all U.S. beef grades at this high level.
USDA Choice falls directly below USDA Prime. Choice beef is high quality and has less marbling but offers an excellent value.
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.
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.
What is Double R Ranch Beef?
Named after our founder, Robert Rebholtz, Sr., it represents the heart and soul of our company. The Double R Ranch brand is our premium USDA Choice and USDA Prime beef. Raised in the Northwest, Double R Ranch cattle are grass fed and grain finished with a flavor as bold as the west.
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.