Grilling Grilled some picanha last night, it was chewy as hell :( September 28, 2024 An thoughts on why it was so chewy?by Visual-Ad-9596 7 Comments therealNaj 6 hours ago Also interested in why this guys steak was chewy thevoid__ 6 hours ago They look awful indeed, there are some rules on how tu cut and prepare Currant_Warning 6 hours ago Picanha needs to be cut against the grain or it will be chewy. You may not have done thisLook up guga foods on YouTube and he has great instructions on cooking picanha Humbler-Mumbler 6 hours ago Try marinating it in vinegar or lime juice overnight next time. That does wonders for tenderizing chewy cuts. doughball27 6 hours ago Some pichanya have big muscle fibers that only tenderize in sous vide. This looks like one of those cuts. EnthusiasticAmateurr 5 hours ago What were the cooking times/temp etc? PennyG 5 hours ago Because it needs a longer cook. Sous vide or reverse sear works bestWrite A CommentYou must be logged in to post a comment.
Currant_Warning 6 hours ago Picanha needs to be cut against the grain or it will be chewy. You may not have done thisLook up guga foods on YouTube and he has great instructions on cooking picanha
Humbler-Mumbler 6 hours ago Try marinating it in vinegar or lime juice overnight next time. That does wonders for tenderizing chewy cuts.
doughball27 6 hours ago Some pichanya have big muscle fibers that only tenderize in sous vide. This looks like one of those cuts.
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Also interested in why this guys steak was chewy
They look awful indeed, there are some rules on how tu cut and prepare
Picanha needs to be cut against the grain or it will be chewy. You may not have done this
Look up guga foods on YouTube and he has great instructions on cooking picanha
Try marinating it in vinegar or lime juice overnight next time. That does wonders for tenderizing chewy cuts.
Some pichanya have big muscle fibers that only tenderize in sous vide. This looks like one of those cuts.
What were the cooking times/temp etc?
Because it needs a longer cook. Sous vide or reverse sear works best