Sous Vide Picanha: Temperature & Time Guide
Picanha (top sirloin cap) is Brazil's favorite steak, prized for its thick fat cap. Sous vide renders it perfectly, then the fat sears crisp.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
1) Score the fat cap in a crosshatch, season heavily with coarse salt. 2) Cook at 131°F for 2-3 hours. 3) Pat dry. 4) Sear fat-side down first, rendering it crispy, then brown the meat side. 5) Slice against the grain into thick strips.
FAQ
What temperature for picanha?
131°F (55°C) for 2-3 hours — rosy and tender with rendered fat.
How do I slice picanha?
Into thick steaks against the grain — the classic Brazilian style.
What seasoning?
Just coarse salt — the beef and fat do the talking.
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