Picanha Steak, Pão de Queijo & Carnival Sides

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Servings: 4 Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins Difficulty: Intermediate
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Brazilian BBQ Feast with Rotisserie Picanha & Cheesy Pão de Queijo

If you’ve got your hands on a prime cut of Picanha, you’re in for one mouthwatering BBQ session. This Brazilian-inspired feast is all about celebrating big flavours. We’re talking about rich, beefy Picanha, charred to perfection on the rotisserie, paired with gooey, cheesy Pão de Queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), smoky sweet potato wedges, and a zesty salsa that brings everything together. This is not just BBQ—it’s a trip to Rio in your backyard. Want to see how it’s done? Head over to my Instagram and watch the reel of me making this feast here.

Picanha Steak, Pão de Queijo & Carnival Sides

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Prep Time 45 mins Cook Time 1 hr Rest Time 10 mins Total Time 1 hr 55 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 190  °C Servings: 4 Estimated Cost: £  40 Calories: Approximately 850 per serving Best Season: Summer
Author: Lee - Smoke & Sear Cooking Method: , Cuisine: Courses: Recipe Keys: Family Friendly Family Friendly Party Pleaser Party Pleaser

Ingredients

For the Picanha:

For the Pão de Queijo:

For the Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges:

For the Carnival Confetti Salsa:

Instructions

  1. Picanha Preparation:
    • Trim the Picanha: Remove excess fat and silverskin, leaving the fat cap intact.
    • Slice the Steaks: Place fat-side down and slice with the grain into 2.5-3cm thick steaks.
    • Dry Brine: Generously coat each steak with coarse sea salt, place them on a wire rack, and refrigerate uncovered overnight.
  2. Cooking the Picanha:
    • Set Up the BBQ: Get your Everdure Hub 2 fired up until coals are white-hot.
    • Skewer & Cook: Skewer the steaks Brazilian-style on the rotisserie rod. Cook, turning continuously until the internal temperature reaches 57°C for medium-rare (or 63°C for medium).
    • Rest: Let the steaks rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  3. Pão de Queijo:
    • Prep the Dough: Heat milk, butter, and salt in a saucepan until hot. Pour the mixture into a stand mixer, slowly adding the tapioca flour. Once slightly cooled, mix in the cheese and eggs until smooth.
    • Bake: Preheat oven to 190°C, grease a mini muffin tin, and spoon the batter in. Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges:

    Season & Grill: Toss sweet potato wedges in olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt. Air-fry in your Ninja Woodfire Grill at 180°C for 20-25 minutes, shaking halfway through.

  5. Carnival Confetti Salsa:

    Combine & Rest: Mix diced mango, pomegranate seeds, red onion, coriander, lime juice, and chilli. Season with salt and let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.

  6. Plating Up:

    Arrange the Picanha slices on a large wooden board, surround them with Pão de Queijo, sweet potato wedges, and a bowl of salsa. Serve immediately and enjoy the carnival of flavours!

Note

For extra kick, add a bit more chilli to the salsa.

You can use briquettes for longer cooking times on the rotisserie​.

Sweet potato wedges can be made in advance and crisped up before serving​​.

Keywords: Picanha steak, Brazilian BBQ, Pão de Queijo, sweet potato wedges, carnival salsa, Everdure Hub 2, rotisserie steak, Brazilian cheese bread, BBQ feast, tropical salsa

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4 years ago . . . That’s when my BBQ journey begun when I decided to buy that first smoker.

A lot has changed over the years, but the passion for cooking outside is still as strong.

The shack is up, the new ‘Smoke & Sear’ website is in the works and I’m trying to up my game with regard to content creation after being inspired on my recent trip to Nashville.

Thank you to each and everyone of you who have encouraged and supported my crazy hobby and those epic companies / brands who have helped me along the way . . . much of what I do wouldn’t be possible without you.

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This steak didn’t just hit the grill; it had the full VIP treatment.

• Reverse seared on the @kamadojoe from the legends at @bbqs2u then went full savage with a dirty sear—straight on the coals for that primal crust.

• While it was resting, I didn’t just slap on some butter. Oh no. I took a big ol’ slab of my homemade cowboy butter, plonked it on top, and for the grand finale, dropped a glowing lump of charcoal right on it to melt. Big flavours, big drama, and just the right amount of flair.

The secret weapon? The @ninjakitchenuk ProChef wireless thermometer I’ve been testing. This bad boy lets me leave the probe in, even while searing on the coals, so there’s no guessing—just perfect steak every time.

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🔥 TANDOORI CHICKEN MAGIC 🔥

Ready to spice up your grill game? These Tandoori Chicken Legs cooked on the @ninjakitchenuk Woodfire Grill were an absolute showstopper—smoky, juicy, and bursting with authentic flavours of South Asia! 🌶️

Here’s how you can recreate this masterpiece:

✨ Ingredients:

• 1.5 kg Chicken Legs (skin removed)
• 7 Garlic Cloves (crushed)
• 3 Inches Ginger (crushed)
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 80 ml Yogurt
• 2 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
• 2 tsp Garam Masala
• 1 tsp Ground Turmeric
• 2 tsp Ground Cumin
• 2 tsp Himalayan Salt
• 1 tbsp Dried Fenugreek Leaves
• Pinch Red Food Colouring (optional)
• 3 tbsp Mustard Oil

✨ How to Make It:

1️⃣ Marinate: Mix all the ingredients into a thick marinade and coat the chicken legs, ensuring those slits soak up all the spice magic. Let it rest in the fridge for 6+ hours (overnight for max flavour).
2️⃣ Grill Prep: Fire up your Ninja Woodfire Grill to 200°C with some hickory or applewood pellets for that smoky touch.
3️⃣ Cook: Grill the chicken for 30 minutes, flipping halfway. Baste with melted butter and broil for an extra charred finish!
4️⃣ Garnish: Top with fresh coriander, a sprinkle of Kashmiri chilli powder, and a squeeze of lemon.

Serve with raita, lemon wedges, and crunchy onion rings for the ultimate experience. 🍋✨

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🎅🍗 SMOKE & SEAR FESTIVE GIVEAWAY 🎅🍗 It’s been a wild ride this year, but as I fire up the BBQ shack and dive back into the smoke-filled joy of outdoor cooking, I wanted to spread some festive cheer. So, I’ve teamed up with the legends over at @villagebutchers for a proper Christmas giveaway! 🔥 UP FOR GRABS: 🔥 • Bronze Turkey (Usk Vale, Frozen) – 4-5kg • Unsmoked Gammon Joint – 2-2.5kg • Rolled Beef Sirloin Joint – 2kg • Proper Pigs in Blankets – 8 Pack • 400g Unsmoked Streaky Bacon x2 • Jar Goose Fat x2 • Sage & Onion Super Stuffing Mix Enough to keep your Christmas table packed with flavour and your guests gobsmacked. 🎄🔥 HOW TO ENTER: 1️⃣ LIKE & SAVE this post (don’t be shy, hit that button!) 2️⃣ FOLLOW @smoke.sear and @villagebutchers – gotta keep the fam tight, ya know? 3️⃣ TAG a mate who needs this in their life! (More tags = more entries – get tagging!) ☀️ BONUS ENTRIES: SHARE this post to your story and tag @smoke.sear and @villagebutchers – that’s 3 extra chances to win! 💪 🔔 TERMS & DETAILS: • UK entries only (sorry, my international BBQ crew!). • Contest closes at 11:59 PM on Friday, 29th November. • Winner picked at random and announced right here. ⚠️ IMPORTANT: The winner will ONLY be contacted by me (@smoke.sear). Watch out for those fake accounts – if someone messages you from “smoke.n.sear” or similar, block ‘em and don’t click on any dodgy links. This giveaway isn’t sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Facebook/Instagram. It’s just me and @villagebutchers spreading the holiday love. Good luck, BBQ heroes. Let’s make someone’s Christmas a sizzler. 🦃🔥🎅 #BBQGiveaway #UKBBQScene #ChristmasFeast #giveaway

🎅🍗 SMOKE & SEAR FESTIVE GIVEAWAY 🎅🍗

It’s been a wild ride this year, but as I fire up the BBQ shack and dive back into the smoke-filled joy of outdoor cooking, I wanted to spread some festive cheer. So, I’ve teamed up with the legends over at @villagebutchers for a proper Christmas giveaway!

🔥 UP FOR GRABS: 🔥

• Bronze Turkey (Usk Vale, Frozen) – 4-5kg
• Unsmoked Gammon Joint – 2-2.5kg
• Rolled Beef Sirloin Joint – 2kg
• Proper Pigs in Blankets – 8 Pack
• 400g Unsmoked Streaky Bacon x2
• Jar Goose Fat x2
• Sage & Onion Super Stuffing Mix

Enough to keep your Christmas table packed with flavour and your guests gobsmacked. 🎄🔥

HOW TO ENTER:

1️⃣ LIKE & SAVE this post (don’t be shy, hit that button!)

2️⃣ FOLLOW @smoke.sear and @villagebutchers – gotta keep the fam tight, ya know?

3️⃣ TAG a mate who needs this in their life! (More tags = more entries – get tagging!)

☀️ BONUS ENTRIES:

SHARE this post to your story and tag @smoke.sear and @villagebutchers – that’s 3 extra chances to win! 💪

🔔 TERMS & DETAILS:

• UK entries only (sorry, my international BBQ crew!).
• Contest closes at 11:59 PM on Friday, 29th November.
• Winner picked at random and announced right here.

⚠️ IMPORTANT:

The winner will ONLY be contacted by me (@smoke.sear). Watch out for those fake accounts – if someone messages you from “smoke.n.sear” or similar, block ‘em and don’t click on any dodgy links.

This giveaway isn’t sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Facebook/Instagram. It’s just me and @villagebutchers spreading the holiday love.

Good luck, BBQ heroes. Let’s make someone’s Christmas a sizzler. 🦃🔥🎅

#BBQGiveaway #UKBBQScene #ChristmasFeast #giveaway ...

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