[Metro] Picanha 6.99/lbs Quebec only

Jul 10th, 2021 10:27 pm

#1

tark514 [OP]: Sr. Member; Dec 5, 2015; 747 posts; 913 upvotes; Verdun, QC

Jul 10th, 2021 10:27 pm

Retailer:: Metro

Looks like picanha is gaining popularity and Metro has it on special. Bought some yesterday to try it and it was amazing grilled as steaks. It is very tender but very tasty. Easy to use: trim membrane on the bottom, cut with the grain to make you steaks then cut against when cutting to serve. The fat cap renders very well and will not give you those big chunks of un-remdered chewy fat like on a ribsteak.

Anyone who's never tried these should give it a go... Especially at this price. 15$ piece was enoughg to feed 5 today as it give you a very satisfying bite.

Last edited by tark514 on Jul 11th, 2021 6:54 am, edited 1 time in total.

Jul 10th, 2021 10:36 pm

#2

seafish: Deal Fanatic; Aug 3, 2008; 5366 posts; 11267 upvotes; Ottawa

Jul 10th, 2021 10:36 pm

QC only?
https://www.metro.ca/en/online-grocery/ ... t/p/239531

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Jul 10th, 2021 10:39 pm

#3

StormBringer44: Member; Aug 4, 2010; 353 posts; 231 upvotes; Montreal, QC

Jul 10th, 2021 10:39 pm

What’s the grade here?
Anyone can comment on store availability?

Jul 10th, 2021 10:40 pm

#4

tark514 [OP]: Sr. Member; Dec 5, 2015; 747 posts; 913 upvotes; Verdun, QC

Jul 10th, 2021 10:40 pm

seafish wrote: ↑ QC only?
https://www.metro.ca/en/online-grocery/ ... t/p/239531

Oh maybe... Didn't check other provinces.

Jul 10th, 2021 10:43 pm

#5

tark514 [OP]: Sr. Member; Dec 5, 2015; 747 posts; 913 upvotes; Verdun, QC

Jul 10th, 2021 10:43 pm

StormBringer44 wrote: ↑ What’s the grade here?
Anyone can comment on store availability?

Not sure of the grade but I can vouch for the quality. Got 2 pieces yesterday and grilled them to perfection... Today my guests went to the store at opening to stock up on it. I went to the other store and cleared out the counter.

As for availability I think it's a hit or miss. At this price ppl that know about this cut and have room to store will surely clean out the stock... I did at Metro in LaSalle.

Jul 10th, 2021 11:20 pm

#6

klamchowder: Deal Addict; Jul 7, 2013; 1281 posts; 1603 upvotes

Jul 10th, 2021 11:20 pm

Even tho I won't be able to partake this time, I appreciate the prep info on the cut, OP - upvoted of course!

cheers,

Jul 10th, 2021 11:58 pm

#7

ThiagoSCF: Jr. Member; Sep 10, 2017; 105 posts; 152 upvotes

Jul 10th, 2021 11:58 pm

Not available in Ontario

Jul 11th, 2021 6:54 am

#8

tark514 [OP]: Sr. Member; Dec 5, 2015; 747 posts; 913 upvotes; Verdun, QC

Jul 11th, 2021 6:54 am

ThiagoSCF wrote: ↑ Not available in Ontario

Updated the title

Jul 11th, 2021 8:28 am

#9

skyngai: Deal Addict; Oct 20, 2006; 1166 posts; 763 upvotes

Jul 11th, 2021 8:28 am

ThiagoSCF wrote: ↑ Not available in Ontario

Oh, you went instore and double check?

* UPDATE INFO, Costco is selling 17.99/kg which is just little more expensive than Metro but available in Ontario.

Thanks

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+2

Jul 11th, 2021 9:28 am

#10

taximan87: Member; May 28, 2018; 266 posts; 364 upvotes

Jul 11th, 2021 9:28 am

Can I just salt them right before throwing them on the BBQ like any other steak? Did you dry them out in the fridge or anything?

Or is a reverse sear better to render the fat than the BBQ?

Looks like a cut my wife would like (aka no marbling)

Jul 11th, 2021 9:47 am

#11

tark514 [OP]: Sr. Member; Dec 5, 2015; 747 posts; 913 upvotes; Verdun, QC

Jul 11th, 2021 9:47 am

taximan87 wrote: ↑ Can I just salt them right before throwing them on the BBQ like any other steak. Did you dry them out in the fridge or anything?

Looks like a cut my wife would like (aka no marbling)

Yes. When you're ready just cut it thickness you like, I do aprox 1.5 inch so each roast give 3 to 4 steaks.

Preheat BBQ very high temp. I use a soapstone but a cast iron plate or pan would work very well. Direct grill too but the crust just does get to where I want it.

1. Take roast out of the package turn it over and trim the membrane/silverskin on the bottom. Leave the beautiful fat cap.

2.turn it back fat cap up, cut with the grain throught the fat cap first. I know it sound wierd to cut with the grain but it is the finishing cut direction is the important one.

3.add seasoning, I do salt only but is would also be great with salt, pepper and garlic. Don't forget to season the side and fat cap.

4. Place on the cooking surface as you would normally. If you are using a cast iron or soapstone when you're steak is a desired temp hold it vertically fat cap down on cooking surface to render that fat a bit more. If you are on a direct grill I don't recommend you do that as the fat will flame up too much and give you that bitter taste.

5. Let it rest and cut against the grain to serve with a Bowmore/Laphroaig or Glenlivet.

+2

Jul 11th, 2021 9:57 am

#12

Adealaday: Member; Jul 18, 2017; 394 posts; 551 upvotes; Montreal

Jul 11th, 2021 9:57 am

As a Brazilian, I'd prefer the Costco one over the Metro one. It's YMMV as for the Metro's Picanha you have more visual on the piece but Costco's is better quality and taste wise.

However, you're not obliged to buy 50-70$ worth of meat as to what happens with Costco's bag.

+2

Jul 11th, 2021 9:58 am

#13

RougeJeff: Deal Addict; Oct 3, 2010; 1528 posts; 985 upvotes; Lac St-Jean

Jul 11th, 2021 9:58 am

Rebate of 15$ with code NOUVEAUCLIENT on metro.ca for first time customers with 50$ min. Probably Qc only.

+1

Jul 11th, 2021 10:02 am

#14

evilYoda: Deal Fanatic; Nov 15, 2020; 6500 posts; 5173 upvotes

Jul 11th, 2021 10:02 am

what would a sous vide on this cut taste like

Jul 11th, 2021 10:34 am

#15

taximan87: Member; May 28, 2018; 266 posts; 364 upvotes

Jul 11th, 2021 10:34 am

tark514 wrote: ↑ Yes. When you're ready just cut it thickness you like, I do aprox 1.5 inch so each roast give 3 to 4 steaks.

Preheat BBQ very high temp. I use a soapstone but a cast iron plate or pan would work very well. Direct grill too but the crust just does get to where I want it.

1. Take roast out of the package turn it over and trim the membrane/silverskin on the bottom. Leave the beautiful fat cap.

2.turn it back fat cap up, cut with the grain throught the fat cap first. I know it sound wierd to cut with the grain but it is the finishing cut direction is the important one.

3.add seasoning, I do salt only but is would also be great with salt, pepper and garlic. Don't forget to season the side and fat cap.

4. Place on the cooking surface as you would normally. If you are using a cast iron or soapstone when you're steak is a desired temp hold it vertically fat cap down on cooking surface to render that fat a bit more. If you are on a direct grill I don't recommend you do that as the fat will flame up too much and give you that bitter taste.

5. Let it rest and cut against the grain to serve with a Bowmore/Laphroaig or Glenlivet.

This is amazing, thanks. Good point about the fat cap flare up, will need to bust out my cast iron BBQ plaque which I have never done yet (so heavy). Maybe a reverse sear would be good too, hasn't failed me yet but I do love avoiding smoking up the house.

Jul 11th, 2021 4:27 pm

#16

tark514 [OP]: Sr. Member; Dec 5, 2015; 747 posts; 913 upvotes; Verdun, QC

Jul 11th, 2021 4:27 pm

taximan87 wrote: ↑ This is amazing, thanks. Good point about the fat cap flare up, will need to bust out my cast iron BBQ plaque which I have never done yet (so heavy). Maybe a reverse sear would be good too, hasn't failed me yet but I do love avoiding smoking up the house.

It's a bit of a small piece for reverse sear imo. You could sear first then finish if you like anything more that medium. Basically same method as above but then take it off direct heat and let it get to desired temp.

I love me soapstone but cast iron is just as good maybe even better as the stone takes a long time to get to temp. But I'm grilling them at 700f on my kamado.

+1

Jul 11th, 2021 6:29 pm

#17

ThiagoSCF: Jr. Member; Sep 10, 2017; 105 posts; 152 upvotes

Jul 11th, 2021 6:29 pm

skyngai wrote: ↑ Oh, you went instore and double check?

I did yeah

skyngai wrote: ↑ * UPDATE INFO, Costco is selling 17.99/kg which is just little more expensive than Metro but available in Ontario.

Thanks

Whoa nice!

Jul 11th, 2021 6:42 pm

#18

sickcars: Deal Guru; Mar 13, 2004; 13513 posts; 5139 upvotes; Ontario

Jul 11th, 2021 6:42 pm

Picanha is amazing, usually do it on the BBQ! best underrated meat!

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Jul 12th, 2021 6:15 am

#19

GT!!: Deal Addict; Apr 4, 2007; 4142 posts; 1655 upvotes; Montreal

Jul 12th, 2021 6:15 am

evilYoda wrote: ↑what would a sous vide on this cut taste like

Tried it last night and it was excellent cooked sous vide.

+1

Jul 12th, 2021 8:47 am

#20

tim-x: Deal Addict; Nov 8, 2005; 3233 posts; 2833 upvotes

Jul 12th, 2021 8:47 am

"Let's do eeeeet"
-Guga

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