Gaúcho-style Churrasco

Experience the rich and robust flavors of Brazil with this traditional Gaúcho-style churrasco. This recipe guides you through the art of preparing and grilling various cuts of meat, ensuring that each bite is juicy and flavorful. Perfect for gatherings and celebrations, this barbecue feast brings the true essence of Brazilian culinary art to your table.

Ingredients

🥩 1.4 kg Alcatra Inteira (Whole Top Sirloin)
🥩 Maminha (Tri-tip/Bottom Sirloin) - Portion of the alcatra
🥩 Picanha (Sirloin Cap) - Portion of the alcatra
🥩 Contrafié (Sirloin Strip/New York Strip)
🥩 Fraldinha (Flank Steak)
🐖 Costela Suína (Pork Ribs) - Several pieces
🍗 Asinhas de Frango (Chicken Wings) - Several pieces
🧂 Sal Grosso (Coarse Salt) - Add lightly for seasoning
🧈 Manteiga Derretida (Melted Butter) - For brushing
🍋 Suco de Limão (Lemon Juice) - From 1 lemon
🧄 Alho Picado (Minced Garlic) - 2-3 cloves
🍯 Mostarda (Mustard) - 2-3 tablespoons
🌿 Alecrim Fresco (Fresh Rosemary) - A few sprigs
🌿 Louro Fresco (Fresh Bay Leaf) - A few leaves
🫒 Azeite (Olive Oil) - 3 tablespoons
🍷 Vinho Branco Seco (Dry White Wine) - 1 cup
📍 Colorau (Annatto Powder) - 1 tablespoon
🏷️ Expertise and quality meats from Vento Aragano

Instructions

1- Butcher the Alcatra:

• Separate the maminha from alcatra at the connective tissue line.
• Detach the picanha by trimming along the fat/membrane. Preserve the fat cap.
• Slice picanha and alcatra into thick slabs against the grain.

2- Prepare the Contrafié:

• Choose a vibrant reddish cut.
• Slice thick steaks (approx. 3 cm) and butterfly if needed.

3- Maminha na Manteiga:

• Grill the meat.
• Brush with butter post-browning with salt.

4- Chicken Wings Marinade:

• Mix lemon juice, garlic, and mustard.
• Marinate wings.

5- Pork Ribs Marinade:

• Combine rosemary, bay leaves, olive oil, wine, and annatto with ribs.
• Marinate 24 hours refrigerated.

6- Prepare the Grill:

• Heat charcoal to a low, ember glow.

7- Grill Meats:

• Maminha: Grill to golden.
• Picanha: Start fat side down.
• Contrafié: Begin grilling fat side down.
• Pork Ribs: Slow-cook, covered with foil.
• Chicken Wings: Grill to golden brown.

Prep Time: 30–60 minutes
Marinating Time (Pork Ribs): 24 hours
Cook Time (Pork Ribs): 4–5 hours
Cook Time (Others): 15 minutes to 1 hour
Servings: 6–8 servings
Calories: 750 kcal
Proteins: 50g
Fats: 55g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Equipment:

• Grill: Stainless steel barbecue
• Skewers, Grate, Foil: Stainless steel
• Cutting Boards, Bowls, Knives: Generic

Cooking Tips

• Buy whole alcatra for cost savings.
• Preserve natural fat caps for flavor.
• Salt meat by gentle sprinkling—do not press.
• Slow-cook pork ribs for tenderness.

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Gaúcho-style Churrasco