Wagyu Picanha

American Wagyu

$89.00

The SRF Black® picanha steak is a triangular shaped cut of American Wagyu beef that is a buttery, juicy and flavorful cut. Can be prepared whole or cut into steaks. Average weight is 2.5 lbs.

Grade:

SRF Black®

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The SRF Black® picanha steak is a triangular shaped cut of American Wagyu beef that is a buttery, juicy and flavorful cut. Can be prepared whole or cut into steaks. Average weight is 2.5 lbs.

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Our American Wagyu SRF Black® picanha (also known as the coulotte or coulotte steak) is full of marbling for a distinctive flavor and delicious complexity. The picanha is also called the sirloin cap and describes the area where this uncommon cut is found. We leave the fat cap attached so the meat is gently basted with its savory essence and keeps the picanha moist and tender. The picanha has the flavor and texture of a great quality sirloin steak.

The SRF Black® picanha is delicious roasted whole, sliced into steaks or skewered and served with chimichurri for a taste of Brazil at home.

Average weight: 2.5 lbs.

The picanha is a large cut. Here are some ideas on its preparation.

Be sure to completely thaw your picanha before cooking.

The picanha can be roasted whole or cut into steaks before cooking. Use a thermometer to determine when the beef is ready to remove from the heat.

To find the grain, put the fat side down and locate the direction of the muscle fibers. For steaks, cut with the grain so it's easy to cut against the grain when cooked.

For more tips, see our Steak Guide.

Snake River Farms beef grades start at USDA Prime, the top grade on the USDA scale. The majority of SRF beef is marbled well beyond this level. To grade SRF, we use a 12-point Beef Marbling Score (BMS), which measures marbling that exceeds the USDA scale.

SRF Silver® - BMS of 4 to 5. Marbling comparable to USDA Prime.

SRF Black® - BMS of 6 to 8. Significantly more marbling than USDA Prime.

SRF Gold® - BMS of 9 to 10. Dramatically more marbling than USDA Prime.

SRF Gold Plus™ - BMS of 11 to 12. The highest marbling available from Snake River Farms.

Grading chart showing all grades and their marbling ranges

Details

Our American Wagyu SRF Black® picanha (also known as the coulotte or coulotte steak) is full of marbling for a distinctive flavor and delicious complexity. The picanha is also called the sirloin cap and describes the area where this uncommon cut is found. We leave the fat cap attached so the meat is gently basted with its savory essence and keeps the picanha moist and tender. The picanha has the flavor and texture of a great quality sirloin steak.

The SRF Black® picanha is delicious roasted whole, sliced into steaks or skewered and served with chimichurri for a taste of Brazil at home.

Average weight: 2.5 lbs.

Cooking Tips

The picanha is a large cut. Here are some ideas on its preparation.

Be sure to completely thaw your picanha before cooking.

The picanha can be roasted whole or cut into steaks before cooking. Use a thermometer to determine when the beef is ready to remove from the heat.

To find the grain, put the fat side down and locate the direction of the muscle fibers. For steaks, cut with the grain so it's easy to cut against the grain when cooked.

For more tips, see our Steak Guide.

Beef Grading

Snake River Farms beef grades start at USDA Prime, the top grade on the USDA scale. The majority of SRF beef is marbled well beyond this level. To grade SRF, we use a 12-point Beef Marbling Score (BMS), which measures marbling that exceeds the USDA scale.

SRF Silver® - BMS of 4 to 5. Marbling comparable to USDA Prime.

SRF Black® - BMS of 6 to 8. Significantly more marbling than USDA Prime.

SRF Gold® - BMS of 9 to 10. Dramatically more marbling than USDA Prime.

SRF Gold Plus™ - BMS of 11 to 12. The highest marbling available from Snake River Farms.

Grading chart showing all grades and their marbling ranges

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Loin

The loin primal supplies some of the most desirable steaks and is located below the backbone, between the rib and round sections. The sirloin is the portion toward the rear of the loin and is the source of SRF Wagyu™ top sirloin steaks and the picanha (coulotte). The front portion of the loin is known as the short loin and is home to the SRF Wagyu™ New York strip, Porterhouse, T-bone and filet mignon steaks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is picanha top sirloin?

Picanha comes from the loin primal and is sometimes called the top sirloin cap.

Where does the name picanha come from?

Using a tool known as a picanha, ranchers from Spain and Portugal in the early 20th century branded their cattle around the sirloin cap, leading to the adoption of the term “picanha” to denote and identify this cut.

What is the Snake River Farms Guarantee?

We guarantee that your order will deliver frozen or partially frozen with all items included to the provided address. If you have any concerns or issues with your order, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team. As our founder Robert Rebholtz, Sr. said, "We want our customers to want to do business with us."

What is SRF Black® and SRF Gold®?

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® and SRF Gold® grade above USDA Prime. The SRF Black® grades between a BMS 6 to 8; SRF Gold® is the highest marbled with a BMS score at 9+.

Overall rating: 4.78145 / 5 from 938 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Wagyu Picanha from SNAKE RIVER FARMS is highly praised for its exceptional flavor, tenderness, and quality. Customers appreciate the excellent marbling and texture, making it a standout choice for those seeking a premium steak experience. The product is versatile, suitable for roasting, slicing, or skewering, and is often enjoyed with chimichurri.

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Price: 3%
Tenderness: 5%
Quality: 6%
Marbling: 6%

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Review highlights

"Marbling is great but in my opinion is the fat that makes it great with its buttery texture, superb aroma and flavor." — Anonymous
"Picanha is the best steak and a great price." — Nicholas C.
"Tender, fast cooking and great tasting piece of beef" — Ghostrider

Reviews

Soux Vide with salt pepper

"Soux Vide with salt pepper black garlic and a Greek herb blend, rested to dry brine overnight and then seared on a charcoal and oak/hickory wood grill for sear. Needless to say it was as delicious as it sounds. I wish I could add a picture."

— Jonathan M. (5/5)

Incredible. Best picanha I’ve ever

"Incredible. Best picanha I’ve ever had! Will order more soon! Have to control myself from ordering every week!"

— Nicholas S. (5/5)

We BBQed this and my

"We BBQed this and my wife and I both could not believe how flavorful this is. Bar far, the BEST steak we have ever had. The trouble is, this has ruined me for any other steak now! Going forward, every steak we have will be judged by this. Buy one or two, you won't regret it!"

— Richard C. (5/5)

I think this is my

"I think this is my favorite cut. It's big on flavor, the texture is perfect, just the right amount of chew. It also has a dramatic appearance -score the fat, grill it, throw some herb twigs on near the end and it will be a show-stopper for guests."

— Laurie D. (5/5)

My favorite purchase and already

"My favorite purchase and already ordered again!"

— Clark W. (5/5)

Have not tried yet but

"Have not tried yet but looks great"

— Richard M. (5/5)

Excellent cut of meat and

"Excellent cut of meat and incredible value. We bought one in preparation for Thanksgiving instead of doing the traditional turkey dinner and everyone loved it. It has a good amount of marbling so the meat is extremely tender, and the fat cap was delicious. Will definitely order this again!"

— Juan O. (5/5)

This is definitely my new

"This is definitely my new favorite. It was juicy, tender and had the best flavor ever. Had a variety of meats (brisket, lamb, baby-back ribs and sausage) and this picanha was the star! May have been our first to cook at home, but will not be our last!!!! YUM, YUM, YUM!!!"

— Marilyn A. (5/5)

Excellent quality!!!

"Excellent quality!!!"

— Claudia C. (5/5)

That Wagyu Picanha was absolutely

"That Wagyu Picanha was absolutely amazing! It was so juicy and tender, you can tell the difference between other meat, definitely will buy again!"

— Wing W. (5/5)