Best meats for barbecue: see 10 options!

Looking for good barbecue meat without giving up the best prices? We’ve prepared a complete guide for cutlery lovers, exploring 10 types of the best meats for Brazilian barbecue: delicious, isn’t it?

Get the charcoal and light up the grill! We also have tips to help beginners in the art of grilling and family meals. Check out all the details below with Cutelaria Cimo!

What are the best meats for barbecue?

A good barbecue is the perfect opportunity to gather family and friends for a meal, a consecrated tradition among Brazilians. It's also a great moment to show off your chef-worthy skills. But before that, choosing the best barbecue meats is more than necessary. With Cutelaria Cimo, you'll find the following options:

1. Picanha (Top Sirloin Cap)
2. Fraldinha (Flank Steak)
3. Filé Mignon (Tenderloin)
4. Alcatra (Top Sirloin)
5. Contrafilé (Strip Steak/Sirloin)
6. Cupim (Hump)
7. T-bone
8. Asinhas de frango (Chicken Wings)
9. Maminha (Bottom Sirloin/Tri-tip)
10. Costela (Ribs)

Oh, and if you don't want to make a bad impression at your next barbecue, learn the 5 tips on how to light a grill that Cutelaria Cimo has prepared, and become a true expert on the subject. Now, let's get to know the types of meat.

1. Picanha (Top Sirloin Cap)

Picanha is the preferred cut for many Brazilians. After all, this meat has a generous portion of fat, a decisive factor when buying it at the butcher shop or supermarket.

As a seasoning tip, Cutelaria Cimo highlights: coarse salt is the best seasoning for picanha, use it exclusively. As for preparation, roast the picanha whole or in generous slices, placing it on the grill or on skewers.

2. Fraldinha (Flank Steak)

Unlike picanha, flank steak is a lean cut of meat, a national preference among people who want a light meat for family lunches. Add generous portions of flank steak to the grill; this way, the meat will not dry out.

Take the opportunity to check out the practical guide on how to choose the ideal barbecue knife and make this moment even more special.

3. Filé Mignon (Tenderloin)

Filé mignon is one of the tenderest cuts of meat for barbecue, and even better, it’s a healthy meat option with low-fat levels. Taken from the hindquarters of the bovine, it is recognized as a noble cut for barbecues.

Reserve the filé mignon as the highlight of the event, serving the meat with all the pomp and exclusivity of the chef!

4. Alcatra (Top Sirloin)

Top sirloin is a good meat for barbecue; after all, it's not greasy and can be grilled whole or in thick slices on a skewer. Be careful not to make thin cuts, avoiding the undesirable effect of dry meat.

Bet on delicious side dishes: learn 5 simple and tasty recipes to accompany your barbecue today!

5. Contrafilé (Strip Steak/Sirloin)

The strip steak is a great option for barbecue meat with accessible prices. However, you should pay attention to some details in the preparation: choose to remove the nerve sideways, following the grain of the cut.

Another important tip is that the strip steak should be cooked at high temperatures; this way, the meat won't become tough.

6. Cupim (Hump)

Cupim (hump) is one of the favorite cuts of meat for barbecue in Brazil. Proof of this is that almost every butcher shop sells this tender and fatty meat. Found in the front of the ox, near the bovine neck, cupim is a sales success.

7. T-bone

The T-bone is a famous cut of meat for barbecue, located in the bovine hindquarters. It was named this way because it has a T-shaped bone, an area covered by delicious strip steak and tenderloin meats.

8. Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are cheap options among barbecue meats. This way, you can get creative with homemade chicken seasonings, using basic ingredients like:

• lemon;
• paprika;
• minced garlic;
• olive oil.

A great idea is to serve vinaigrette and white rice as an accompaniment to this delicious meal!

9. Maminha (Bottom Sirloin/Tri-tip)

Maminha (bottom sirloin) is a very fatty meat for barbecue, but believe it, the fat enhances the flavor of this dish. As for the best way to prepare it, Cutelaria Cimo highlights choosing the grill and the barbecue on high heat.

10. Costela (Ribs)

Ribs close out the tips for the best barbecue meats. Preferred by many barbecue lovers, ribs are a cut with a lot of fat, a characteristic that makes them so famous worldwide.

Cutelaria Cimo suggests preparing red sauce and barbecue sauce to accompany it when serving, a true investment in stylish barbecues.

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