Grilling Update -- Tri tip? Picanha? Coulotte?

[aaronw915]

Picked this up at a local butcher today.  I don't think it is actually a tri tip. Any thoughts on what it is or am I incorrect?




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[getjeffrey]

You can't trust your butcher? Time to call Sam.

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[aaronw915]

You can't trust your butcher? Time to call Sam.

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Hahaha...brand new butcher shop.  Never been before.  But you guy's on here are way more seasoned.  That's why I asked for your thoughts!

[getjeffrey]

I totally have to trust my butcher, because I still can never tell what I'm looking at.

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[sonofabutcher]

Tri tip comes from the bottom tip of the sirloin . Picanha comes from the top . Never seen a tri tip shaped like that . Could be the way they butchered it ?


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[2kewlgypsy]

Tri tip comes from the bottom tip of the sirloin . Picanha comes from the top . Never seen a tri tip shaped like that . Could be the way they butchered it ?


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Coulette is the same as Picanha I believe, and that appears to be what that is, I'd do it that way, as it is delicious - about 2 inch strips, against the grain, reverse sear.  Salt is the only thing I add to them.  I usually skewer like they do in the Brazilian restaurants, but then cut like steaks.  It is delicious.


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[bbqking01]

It does not look like tritip, and I've seen picture of picanha, and that looks very similar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BfrLwnUDyg


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[aaronw915]

Thanks everyone for your feedback.  I appreciate it!

[aaronw915]

So I cooked it as if it was a top sirloin cap/picanha and it turned out great. Reverse sear. Homemade chimichurri. This was so delicious


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[sonofabutcher]

Nailed it. Looks great


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[aaronw915]

Nailed it. Looks great


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Thank you.  This was a delicious cut of meat.  I was very pleasantly surprised. 

[MDiBar]

I have had the same issue with local butchers.  They label sirloin caps incorrectly as tri-tips.   I have also learned not to doubt/question a butcher regarding their knowledge of beef cuts.

[aaronw915]

I have had the same issue with local butchers.  They label sirloin caps incorrectly as tri-tips.   I have also learned not to doubt/question a butcher regarding their knowledge of beef cuts.

I wasn't doubting/questioning a butcher and their knowledge of beef cuts.  What I was questioning was the label on the package and I firmly believe this was mislabeled.

I ended up a winner regardless.  I would be happy to have that cut of meat again.

[AZ2FL]

@aaronw915

Spot on man, looks tasty.

[aaronw915]

@aaronw915

Spot on man, looks tasty.

Thank you sir. I appreciate it.

It was very tasty


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