Picanha Churrasco | Pineapple | Chimichurri & Lettuce Hearts
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Picanha Churrasco | Pineapple | Chimichurri & Lettuce Hearts
Preparation time: 45 minutes
Serves 6
Preparation
Picanha
- Peel the pineapple and cut it into slices about 3 cm thick. Cut the slices in half.
- Cut the picanha against the grain into 6 thick slices (about 3–4 cm thick).
- Fold into a C-shape and thread onto metal skewers with the ruffled edge facing out.
- Add the pineapple pieces here as well and sprinkle the skewers generously with coarse sea salt.
- Place the skewers on the churrasco rack and grill indirectly until the internal temperature reaches about 48–50 degrees.
- Slide the coals under the frame. Now grill the picanha until it reaches 52–55 degrees.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes. Cut it into thin slices against the grain, directly off the skewer.
Chimichurri
- Chop everything finely or use a blender or mortar and pestle.
- Mix with oil and vinegar, then season with salt and pepper.
- Let it steep for at least 30 minutes before use
- Optional: let a small piece of charcoal simmer briefly in the chimichurri for a smoky flavor.
Little potatoes
- Cut the potatoes into quarters.
- Fill the Bricknic with olive oil, garlic, and your choice of herbs
- Add the potatoes and sprinkle with salt and pepper
- Place the Bricknic with the potatoes underneath the picanha skewers. This allows the fat from the meat to seep into the potatoes. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Close the lid on the Bricknic and place it on the grill rack or directly over the coals. If desired, place a few coals on top. Let the baby potatoes cook for about 50 minutes. Gently stir them halfway through and check on them regularly.
Lovers
- Cut the little gem in half lengthwise.
- Brush the cut edges with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Grill for about 1–2 minutes per side directly over the coals, until lightly charred but still crisp.
Serving
- Divide the grilled little gem among the plates.
- Place the potatoes next to the lettuce.
- Arrange the grilled pineapple on the plate and place the slices of picanha next to the side dishes.
- Spoon some chimichurri over the meat and serve extra chimichurri on the side.
- Serve immediately while everything is still warm.
Ingredients
Picanha
- 1.5–2 kg picanha with a layer of fat
- coarse sea salt
- 1 pineapple
Chimichurri
- 1 bunch of flat-leaf parsley
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1–2 red chili peppers (to taste)
- 200 ml olive oil
- 4 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt & black pepper
Little potatoes
- 6–8 waxy potatoes
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Fresh rosemary
- Fresh thyme
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Grilled lettuce hearts
- 6 lettuce hearts (such as little gem), halved
- olive oil & salt
Additional supplies