USDA Choice Picanha Fat Cap up on rack with pan

Picanha Steak (Coulotte)

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The hard-to-find picanha with the fat cap. All sourced from USDA Prime beef for extra marbling, flavor and tenderness. The only choice for Brazilian-style BBQ. Average weight is 2.5 lbs.

Select Grade: Prime

Choice Well-marbled with robust beef flavor and dependable tenderness — a great everyday option. Prime The top tier of USDA grading, with generous marbling and noticeably tender texture for a more elevated meal at home.

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Sustainably Raised

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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 United States 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. It can be prepared whole, sliced into steaks or skewered for a festive presentation.

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.

Understand the Marbling Scale
USDA Choice	USDA Prime	SRF Black®	SRF Gold®	SRF Gold Plus™
Best For: Weeknight steak dinners	Best For: Consistently great steak dinners	Best For: Premium steak lovers seeking exceptional value	Best For: Special occasions and elevated steak dinners	Best For: Ultimate indulgence and once-in-a-lifetime meals
Experience: A step above typical grocery store steaks	Experience: The classic steakhouse benchmark for quality	Experience: Our most popular grade—rich, tender, deeply flavorful	Experience: Intense marbling with bold flavor and exceptional juiciness	Experience: Ultra-marbled with unmatched tenderness, richness and flavor
Marbling Score BMS 3–4	Marbling Score BMS 4–5	Marbling Score Black 6-8	Marbling Score Gold 9-10	Marbling Score Gold Plus 11-12

Details

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 United States 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. It can be prepared whole, sliced into steaks or skewered for a festive presentation.

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

Understand the Marbling Scale
USDA Choice	USDA Prime	SRF Black®	SRF Gold®	SRF Gold Plus™
Best For: Weeknight steak dinners	Best For: Consistently great steak dinners	Best For: Premium steak lovers seeking exceptional value	Best For: Special occasions and elevated steak dinners	Best For: Ultimate indulgence and once-in-a-lifetime meals
Experience: A step above typical grocery store steaks	Experience: The classic steakhouse benchmark for quality	Experience: Our most popular grade—rich, tender, deeply flavorful	Experience: Intense marbling with bold flavor and exceptional juiciness	Experience: Ultra-marbled with unmatched tenderness, richness and flavor
Marbling Score BMS 3–4	Marbling Score BMS 4–5	Marbling Score Black 6-8	Marbling Score Gold 9-10	Marbling Score Gold Plus 11-12

Ranch to Table

Every step is managed by us, from ranching and feeding to processing and delivery. That's how we ensure exceptional quality in every cut.

Ranching
Carefully raised American Wagyu on Northwest ranches.
Cattle Feeding
Extended feeding programs create rich marbling and flavor.
Beef Processing
Hand-trimmed, expertly prepared, and shipped directly to your door.

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 top sirloin steaks and the picanha (coulotte). The front portion of the loin is known as the short loin and is home to the New York strip, Porterhouse, T-bone and filet mignon steaks.

FAQ

Everything you need to know before your first bite.

Find answers to our customers' most commonly 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."

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.6986303 / 5 from 146 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Picanha Steak (Coulotte) is highly praised for its exceptional quality, rich flavor, and tender texture. Customers appreciate its USDA Prime grade, unique cut, and excellent marbling, making it a standout choice for beef enthusiasts.

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Review highlights

"The best cuts, flavor and fast delivery!" — Stephen S.
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"Excellent Quality and flavor" — Edgar G.

Reviews

Great flavor, tender, juicy, and

"Great flavor, tender, juicy, and simply delicious!!"

— Alicia M. (5/5)

awesome!

"awesome!"

— joe m. (5/5)

Love this delicious tender cut

"Love this delicious tender cut of beef. You do need to know how to cook it to maximize the tenderness. Learn how to serve the meat properly across the grain for best eating."

— SELWYN L. (5/5)

this cut is always excellent!

"this cut is always excellent!"

— Wayne S. (5/5)

Amazing quality and flavor!

"Amazing quality and flavor!"

— Erik T. (5/5)

I smoked this Picanha then

"I smoked this Picanha then seared it over an open flame to give it a good crust. Was incredibly juicy and flavorful. The fat melts in your mouth. I’ll be back for more of these! Thank you SRF!"

— Nicholas S. (5/5)

Was very good. Nice and

"Was very good. Nice and tender. Preparing it on a pellet grill worked out great!!"

— Joe L. (5/5)

Excellent flavor and tenderness

"Excellent flavor and tenderness"

— Jose F. (5/5)

Absolutely amazing. . . . Will for sure

"Absolutely amazing. . . . Will for sure continue to order."

— Ryan S. (5/5)

Awesome, I really enjoyed this

"Awesome, I really enjoyed this cut."

— Austin L. (5/5)