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BRAZILIAN CHURRASCO (MIXED GRILL)
Churrasco is the national barbecue of Brazil, where spit-roasting has been raised to the level of art. Think whole meal cooked on a rotisserie and don't think of a barbecue season without it. Simply defined, churrasco is a Brazilian mix grill with the meats cooked on a rotisserie. Some people believe that the word churrasco comes from Spanish, socarras, meaning to burn or singe. You know, the socarrat, that burnt crusty part on the bottom of a paella pan that everybody wants. So from socarrat to churrasco? Well, it's an easy leap if you drink enough caipirinhas. It starts with a cut of beef you probably haven't heard of. It's called picanha in Brazilian and top capped sirloin in the U.S., and it's actually the top piece of sirloin with this thick cap of fat. Next is a chicken that has been marinated in salt, pepper, and garlic with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Mini bell peppers, sausages, and onion on skewers finish off the mixed grill. More Brazilian Barbecue Recipes: Brazilian Beer Chicken Brazilian Rotisserie Pineapple Brazilian Rib Roast Stuffed With Chorizo & Cheese With Ember-Roasted Salsa ShareTweetPin367 Shares
Provided by Steven Raichlen
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Step 1: Make the marinade for the chicken: In a small mixing bowl, combine the garlic, cilantro or parsley, if using, lime juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper and whisk to mix. Place the chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours, turning the bag occasionally so the thighs marinate evenly. ShareTweetPin367 Shares Step 2: In the meantime, trim the sirloin cap of any silverskin. Slice it crosswise against the grain into 2-inch-wide pieces. Season generously on all sides with salt and pepper, then form into a "C" shape with the fat cap on the outside. Skewer the pieces of meat through the bottom and top sides to maintain the "C" shape. ShareTweetPin367 Shares Step 3: Skewer the kielbasa and the vegetables on separate skewers. Brush the onions on all sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. ShareTweetPin367 Shares Step 4: Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade (discard the marinade) and pat dry with paper towels. Skewer the chicken thighs. ShareTweetPin367 Shares Step 5: If you have a Brazilian-style rotisserie, like a Carson, set it up according to the manufacturer's instructions. Build a wood or charcoal fire and preheat to medium-high (400 degrees). Insert the skewers in the sockets, beef and kielbasa on the top row, chicken, onions, and peppers on the bottom row. Spit-roast until each is cooked to taste: about 35 to 40 minutes for the chicken and onions, 45 minutes for the beef, and 30 minutes for the peppers and kielbasa. Rotate the skewers every 10 minutes or so (or as needed) so each ingredient spends some time close to the coals. You may need longer or shorter cooking times, depending on the heat of your fire. Cook the chicken through (to an internal temperature of 165 degrees). Serve the beef crusty on the outside and medium-rare (130 to 135 degrees) inside. ShareTweetPin367 Shares Step 6: Serve the meats with the salsa. ShareTweetPin367 Shares
BRAZILIAN GRILLED PINEAPPLE
Favorite at a Brazilian steakhouse in Dallas. Not sure if this is the exact recipe they use but it tastes very close. Great side for kabobs and steak.
Provided by SoccerNut
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Whisk brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl. Pour sugar mixture into a large resealable plastic bag. Place pineapple wedges in bag and shake to coat each wedge.
- Grill pineapple wedges on the preheated grill until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.8 calories, Carbohydrate 66.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.3 g, Sodium 12.6 mg, Sugar 58 g
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