To prepare the picanha, salt the meat on both sides (1). In a skillet, heat a swirl of olive oil and sear the picanha over medium-high heat (2) for 2-3 minutes on each side (3), to get a golden crust.

A medium-rare cooked picanha steak on a plate next to a few slices of the steak and herbs. - Mironov Vladimir/Shutterstock If you plan on visiting a Brazilian steakhouse, picanha is a C-shaped meat ...