Brazilian Picanha

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1. 1Step 1: Place the sirloin cap (picanha) steak with the fat side down on a cutting board. Using a very sharp knife, cut the steak going with the grain into 1-inch thick slices. Each slice will have a layer of fat along the bottom.
2. 2Step 2: Once the steak is sliced (you will get 6-8 slices depending on the size of the steak), season with the salt and then the Brazilian steak seasoning.
3. 3Step 3: If you want to skewer the picanha for the classic Churrascaria preparation, you will start to skewer through the fat side, fold over the steak and skewer back through the other fat side.
4. 4Step 4: Preheat the grill on high heat (approximately 400 F degrees). Place the skewers or the steaks on a diagonal along the grill. Cook for 5 minutes and then flip and cook for another 5 minutes. If you want medium rare, the steaks are probably done at this point. If you want Medium, flip again with the steaks going the other diagonal direction to get beautiful cross grill marks. Cook another 5 minutes. And finally, for well done, flip a fourth time, again going the opposite diagonal direction and cook for 5 minutes. Total cooking times: Medium rare = 10 minutes, Medium = 15 minutes, Well = 20 minutes.