The picanha is a cut of beef very popular in Brazil and other Latin American countries. The quality of the picanha can vary according to the supplier, the production method, the cattle breed, the feeding and other factors. So today we list some fun facts about this famous cut and where the best picanhas in the world are located. Check out the information on this meat.
Facts about the Picanha
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Here are some fun facts about this famous cut of meat:
- Regions
Some places are famous for their high quality meat production, such as the Pampas region in Argentina and the Mato Grosso do Sul region in Brazil.
It is important to remember that the quality of the meat is also a matter of personal taste, and that each person may have their own preferences.
- Name origin
The origin of the term “picanha” is uncertain, but one theory suggests that it may have been a misunderstanding between a customer and a barbecue person at a steakhouse in São Paulo.
According to this theory, the customer would have asked about the cut that was being served, and the barbecue man would have replied that it was from “the part where the aña pica is”. The word “picanha” would have emerged from the combination of “pica” and “aña”.
This theory is not proven and there are other versions about the origin of the term.
- Prices
the price of rump steak can vary greatly depending on the country, region, supplier and meat quality. In Brazil, for example, the price of picanha can vary from around R$60.00 to R$200.00 per kilo, depending on the region and supplier.
In other countries, such as the United States and Argentina, prices can fluctuate according to the region, but also due to the availability of the meat. It is important to remember that the quality of the picanha and the reputation of the supplier can also influence the price.