brazilian barbecue

[althekillr]

I love meat, and love brazilian barbecue. Is there anyway to do this at home? do you need one of those rotating roasting spits? Every time I've seen it its on a rotating spit. I don't imagine it would come out the same just on skewers on a barbecue. I know some of the higher end barbecues come with those, but those grills seemed to be charcoal or gas, and the barbecue I've seens is just roasted under a big fire.

I think the beef rib and skirt steak are my faves. anyone have a marinade recipe for the brazilian skirt steak.

[adsantos13]

Not sure about the specific cooking method, but it is essential that you find this particular cut of beef: Picanha

You should recognize it at those Brazilian BBQ places as the cut of beef they serve with the thick cover of fat over it. It is

[mosesbotbol]

Rodizio is always be charcoal. Actually, the charcoal is made with heavy hardwood, unlike Cowboy brand charcoal. It's a kind a hassle to light, but burns forever.

As for the cut of beef, I think they are using top round or tip roast. I am not sure what the seasoning is, or more importantly, what is in the squeeze bottles that used throughout the cooking process.

[floydpink]

My wife is Brazilian, and a big part of their culture is the barbecue. The style actually started in Argentina and moved into Brazil. The beef is cut differently and can be bought in many latin supermarkets and is referred to as picana. (pee kahn' yah). It is most like a top roast but is cut differently. (oops, just noticed Adsantos mentioned it as well as spelled picanha correctly)
Tenderloin is also very popular as is sausage.

The squeeze bottles are usually a marinade with lime and garlic and oil, although many Northern states in Brazil use a hot pepper marinade which is very hot.

The cuts of beef are usually sprinked with rock salt (kosher style here) and grilled, as mosesbotl correctly stated, on hardwood coals.

A very easy recipe to make at home is this beef or one of my favorites, the Brazilian chicken wings. These are done by taking a large bowl with wings and squeezing lime over the wings, putting in some rock salt, add some garlic, and mix it up and let sit for a half hour before grilling.

I use a propane grill and can't be bothered with the wood and it tastes great.

The Brazilian steakhouses in the US are popular and places like Texas De Brazil are popping up all over the country. They normally are expensive and you ay one price for all you can eat and the servers will bring swords of meats to your table as long as the card next to you is green side up. When you need a break, flip to red.

In Brazil and parts of the US with large Brazilian communities, there are many more "average" rodizos where you can spend much less and enjoy a great experience.

The normal tradition in Brazil and here is to invite over friends and have beer and normally the host works the grill and cuts the meats up and passes it around to the guests who grab a couple pieces and enjoy for hours.

One of the things that struck me as odd the first few barbecues I went to was the fact that the men normally huddle around the grill drinking and talking sports and politics and taking first dibs on the meat while the women sit and talk about women things and control the kids either inside or away from the males. The cultural differences were dramatic at first for me.

[partagaspete]

I had a Mom and Pop one of these I frequented in Portugal. Good time, good food, and good friends.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by floydpink

In Brazil and parts of the US with large Brazilian communities, there are many more "average" rodizos where you can spend much less and enjoy a great experience.

There's a huge Brazilian population where I live and these places are all over. The other big thing is Brazilian buffet which includes BBQ. You put what you want to eat on a plate and they weigh it at the register and that's all you pay. There's a chain called Cafe Belo that has the corner on this market around here. It use to be a value, but now they are at $6.25 a lb, which is no deal- especially for Brazilians! My girlfriend is Brazilian, by-the-way...

[floydpink]

Boston, I believe, has the largest Brazilian population in the states. Orlando and Miami are not far behind, although many are leaving now due to the construction slump.

I have always believed that Brazilian and Colombian women are the sexiest in the world.

I also believe every single man should visit Brazil at least once before they settle down. My experiences in that country have been unforgettable.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by floydpink

Boston, I believe, has the largest Brazilian population in the states.

I have always believed that Brazilian and Colombian women are the sexiest in the world.

Yup, I live in Boston. I always wanted a Ronaldo jersey, but I can't wear one around here or they'll think you just got off the boat...

I'd put Venezuela on that list too... I like to bust my girlfriend's chops when she cleans our condo as all the housekeepers in Boston are Brazilian and I say she should clean as she has the natural talent for it. That line does not go over so well, lol...

[floydpink]

It's the same here and in New Jersey. The women clean house and the men do brick pavers or construction.

I must say, my house is always spotless.

The other Ronaldo, with the long hair, is my favorite player.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by floydpink

The other Ronaldo, with the long hair, is my favorite player.

Ronaldinho



Has the best ball skills ever. He was disappointing in the World Cup.

[floydpink]

His ugly mug was plastered all over the billboards when I was there last June.

Now, I have to disagree on the ball handling part as I give that crown to Pele, and was lucky enough to watch him play when he was at the end of his career with the Cosmos.

[floydpink]

His ugly mug was plastered all over the billboards when I was there last June.

Now, I have to respectfully disagree on the ball handling part as I give that crown to Pele, and was lucky enough to watch him play when he was at the end of his career with the Cosmos.

I found the whole team dissapointing in the World Cup.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by floydpink

Now, I have to respectfully disagree on the ball handling part as I give that crown to Pele, and was lucky enough to watch him play when he was at the end of his career with the Cosmos.

I found the whole team dissapointing in the World Cup.

Their styles different, and the game is different now also. Surly, Pele is great or the greatest ever. If a could've played on any professional team, it would've been the Cosmos at their height.

I agree on the Brazilian WC team. So sad.

[Coach]

i have one that i use for flank steak and it can easily work for skirt. i'll post it later when i find the recipe for it.
oh yeah it's spicey.

[floydpink]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Their styles different, and the game is different now also. Surly, Pele is great or the greatest ever. If a could've played on any professional team, it would've been the Cosmos at their height.

I agree on the Brazilian WC team. So sad.

I saw the Cosmos with Pele, and here goes my butchering of the others' names.

Georgio Canalia from Italy and Franz Beckenbauer from Germany.

Pele was still really sharp.

You're right though, it is a different game today.