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Picanha

Rotisserie Recipe

Picanha

Elevate your next barbecue with this incredibly easy and delicious Rotisserie Picanha! We take a beautiful sirloin cap roast, slice it into thick two-inch steaks with the fat cap intact, and generously massage beef rub onto every side before folding and skewering them onto the rotisserie for a slow, self-basting spin to crusty perfection.

Cook 60 min
Serves 4
Level Easy
  • Equipment

    • Roto-Q 360 with 3 prong attachment
    • 1 aluminum tray
    • Smoker, gas grill, or oven
  • Ingredients

    • Picanha Roast (or sirloin cap, sliced into 2" steaks)
    • Beef Rub

Method

8 STEPS
1
Step 1 — Preheat your grill or oven to 350 degrees and wind up the Ro
Step 1

Preheat your grill or oven to 350 degrees and wind up the Roto-Q 360 to full charge — about 40 turns, powering it for up to an hour.

2
Step 2 — Cut your picanha roast into 2-inch steaks, leaving the fat c
Step 2

Cut your picanha roast into 2-inch steaks, leaving the fat cap on to baste the meat as it spins.

3
Step 3 — Season all sides generously with your favorite beef rub and
Step 3

Season all sides generously with your favorite beef rub and Fold each steak in half onto itself (fat side out).

4
Step 4 — Skewer onto the 3-prong attachment.
Step 4

Skewer onto the 3-prong attachment.

5
Step 5 — Attach to the rotisserie and place directly on your grill gr
Step 5

Attach to the rotisserie and place directly on your grill grates. If using an oven, place a catch plate underneath for drippings.

6
Step 6 — Cook for approximately 1 hour, or until your preferred inter
Step 6

Cook for approximately 1 hour, or until your preferred internal temp — 135°F for medium-rare. Rest for 10 minutes.

7
Step 7 — Slice.
Step 7

Slice.

8
Step 8 — Enjoy!
Step 8

Enjoy!

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