Quick answer: Picanha, the rump cap, is the triangular muscle on top of the rump with a thick fat cap. It is famous in Brazilian churrasco. Score the fat, salt it well, then grill or roast it to medium-rare. We don't sell picanha; rump steak is cut from the same primal.
Closest cuts we stock
We don't sell picanha (rump cap) at the moment. These are the closest cuts we do stock:
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How we pack your order
Your order is packed at our butchery at St Stephen, near St Austell, in a double-walled box with a sealed thermal liner and gel ice packs, then delivered by DPD next-day on the day you choose. Free delivery over £85.
Extra strong boxWhite double-walled corrugated cardboard
Thermal linerAir-infused, padded and sealed
Gel ice packsRecyclable film, non-toxic food-grade gel
DPD deliveryOn the day you choose
Frequently asked questions
Do you sell picanha?
No. Our rump steaks come from the same part of the animal and are the closest we stock.
What is picanha called in the UK?
Rump cap, the cap muscle on top of the rump.