Picanha Steak | Grass Fed British Beef
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Picanha Steak | Grass Fed British Beef, Aged on the Carcass
The Picanha — or rump cap — is one of Brazil's most celebrated cuts and one of the best-kept secrets in British butchery. Cut from the top of the rump, it sits beneath a thick, beautiful layer of fat that renders down during cooking to baste the meat continuously, producing extraordinary juiciness and a depth of flavour that most steaks simply can't match. Our Picanha comes from grass-fed British cattle, aged on the carcass for natural tenderness and flavour development, then butchered in-house at Coxtie Green Farm in Brentwood.
Traditionally cooked over fire or on the barbecue in Brazil — skewered whole and sliced at the table — but equally outstanding roasted in a very hot oven or reverse-seared for a perfect crust. The fat cap is the key: keep it on, score it lightly and let it do the work.
Why You'll Love It
🥩 The Fat Cap Is Everything – A thick layer of natural fat renders during cooking, basting the meat from above and delivering extraordinary flavour and juiciness that leaner cuts can't replicate.
🌿 Grass-Fed British Cattle – Sourced from native British farms, raised on pasture for life and butchered in-house at Coxtie Green Farm.
🔥 Outstanding Over Fire – The traditional churrasco method — skewered whole, cooked over high heat and sliced at the table — is one of the great steak experiences.
A Cut Above the Rest
Picanha is the ideal cut for a weekend feast — pair with our Organic Bakers Potatoes and our Sublime Chimichurri Butter for a Brazilian-inspired spread. Or explore our full Grass Fed Beef range.
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Order before 11am Tuesday to Friday for next-day delivery across the UK. Free delivery on orders over £95, otherwise £6.50.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Picanha?
Picanha (pronounced pee-CAN-ya) is the rump cap — a triangular muscle sitting on top of the rump, covered by a thick layer of fat. It's the most prized cut in Brazilian churrasco culture, where it's skewered whole, cooked over an open fire and sliced at the table. In the UK it's often broken down into individual rump steaks by butchers who don't know what they have — which is a shame, because cooked whole it's one of the most spectacular beef eating experiences available.
How do I cook Picanha?
The traditional method: score the fat cap lightly in a crosshatch pattern without cutting into the meat. Season generously with sea salt only — nothing else. Fold into a C-shape with the fat on the outside and skewer if cooking over fire, or place fat-side up on a rack in a roasting tin. Roast at 220°C for 20–25 minutes until the fat is golden and rendering, then rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing against the grain into thick steaks. Alternatively, reverse-sear: cook low and slow at 120°C until 52°C internal, then finish in a screaming hot pan or on the barbecue for the crust.
Should I remove the fat cap?
Absolutely not — the fat cap is the whole point of the Picanha. It renders during cooking to baste the meat continuously from above, delivering the juiciness and depth of flavour that makes this cut exceptional. Score it lightly (to prevent it from curling) and season it well, but keep it on throughout cooking. It also forms a beautiful golden crust when roasted at high heat.
How many people does it serve?
A whole Picanha at 1–1.5kg serves 3–4 people comfortably as a main course. It's a natural centrepiece cut — roast it whole, rest it, then slice at the table for a genuinely impressive result.
Do you offer next-day delivery?
Yes — order before 11am Tuesday to Friday for next-day delivery across the UK mainland. Free delivery on orders over £95, otherwise £6.50.
Our team will get your order ready 24 hours before the date requested at checkout. Everything will be cut fresh, packaged with the utmost care by our team and then boxed with ice packs in our sustainable packaging, ready to be delivered Next Day.
Your order will be sent via DPD to the postal address given, on the day of delivery DPD will send you a one hour timeslot for when their driver will drop off to your location. The driver will leave safe if you are not in so the box can be left outside until you arrive back home.
Our cool boxes maintain the right ambient temperature for up to 48 hours so your box will always arrive fresh and chilled.
