Picanha / Coulotte

About Picanha / Coulotte

Picanha / Coulotte is offered by Laurel Highlands Farms as part of our Pennsylvania farm-direct beef program. BEEF · per lb

Picanha, also sold as coulotte, is cut from the top of the sirloin cap and is a centerpiece of Brazilian churrasco. It carries a thick fat cap that should be scored in a crosshatch pattern so it renders instead of just charring. The traditional preparation curves the steak into a C-shape, skewers it fat-side out, and grills it over high heat, slicing off individual steaks as the outside cooks to your liking.

A picanha roast is typically sold as a two- to three-pound piece with the fat cap intact; if you prefer, ask about having it pre-cut into individual steaks with the fat cap left on each piece for the same rendering effect on a smaller scale. Either way, cook it fat-side toward the heat first so the fat has time to render before you sear the meat side.

Buying directly from a farm is easier when product identity, price and use are clear. Consider how many people you are feeding, the cooking methods you use most often and how the item will fit into your meal planning. Our shop also includes related cuts, primals and specialty boxes so you can compare options without losing the connection to the farm.

Availability follows the realities of a working livestock farm. Add currently available products to your cart and confirm pickup or other fulfillment details during checkout or by contacting the farm. For more help choosing and cooking cuts, visit our beef and lamb guides.

Good to know

Fresh beef keeps best refrigerated at 40°F or below and is at its peak within a few days of thawing; if you will not cook it right away, freeze it in its original vacuum packaging. Thaw frozen cuts slowly in the refrigerator on a tray — roughly a day for every few pounds — rather than on the counter, and pat the surface dry before searing so it browns instead of steaming.

Pasture-raised beef is leaner than grocery-store beef, so it cooks a little faster than you may expect. Pull steaks and roasts a few degrees below your target temperature and let them rest before slicing; tougher, well-worked cuts reward low heat, moisture and time.

Browse more: Beef Cuts · the full farm shop · beef and lamb guides · beef near Pittsburgh · Pennsylvania beef delivery. Questions about Picanha / Coulotte? Call the farm at (412) 559-2320.