I Asked a Texas Butcher for the Best Budget Steak — Picanha Was His Pick!

Picanha is the $15/lb steak Texas butchers have been eating for years — and most people have never heard of it. Here's how to cook it perfectly on the Kamado Joe. MASTER YOUR GRILL: *Get my new cookbook* "The Texas Backyard Kitchen - Complete Meals from Fire to Table: https://kamadojoemasterclass.com/the-texas-backyard-kitchen/ *Get my Kamado Joe Owner's Handbook* (100+ pages of setup, maintenance, and pro techniques): https://kamadojoemasterclass.com/the-kamado-joe-owners-handbook/ Ribeyes and brisket keep climbing in price, but picanha delivers premium flavor without the premium price tag. In this video, I sit down with Darin at Texas Beef Traders in Lakeway, Texas to get the inside scoop on selecting and cooking picanha — then take it straight to the Kamado Joe to show you exactly how it's done. The secret? A thick fat cap, a screaming hot cast-iron skillet, and letting the steak cook in its own rendered tallow. You can't replicate this with butter. ⏱ Chapters 0:00 — The $15 Steak You Should Be Cooking 0:35 — Inside Texas Beef Traders with Butcher Darin 1:03 — Why Picanha? What Makes It Special 1:17 — How to Cut & Prep a Picanha Roast 1:51 — How to Pick the Perfect Picanha (Fat Cap Tips) 2:10 — Why I Use Cast Iron Inside the Kamado Joe 2:41 — Getting the Kamado Joe to 550–600°F 2:53 — Step-by-Step Cook: Fat Cap Down & Rolling in Tallow 3:28 — Target Temp & When to Pull It 3:42 — Slicing Against the Grain (This Matters) 4:01 — Key Takeaways — 4 Rules for Perfect Picanha 4:05 — Bonus: Leftover Picanha French Dip 🔑 Key Takeaways: ✅ Look for a fat cap at least ¼-inch thick ✅ Use a cast-iron skillet to capture the rendered tallow ✅ Kamado Joe temp: 550–600°F ✅ Cook fat-side down first, 2–3 min per side ✅ Pull at 128°F internal — carry-over does the rest ✅ Slice thin, against the grain 📍 Where to Find Picanha: Your best bet is a local butcher. If you're in the Austin area, head to Texas Beef Traders in Lakeway — tell them Dave sent you. 🔔 New to the channel? Subscribe for Texas BBQ made simple on the Kamado Joe — new videos every week. Austin's Kamado Joe Masterclass helps you grill better and eat better. Step-by-step BBQ tutorials built around the Kamado Joe ceramic cooker — from your first fire to competition-level cooks. 📘 MASTER YOUR GRILL: Stop guessing and start grilling with confidence. Download my Kamado Joe *Owner's Handbook* (100+ pages of setup, maintenance, and pro techniques): https://kamadojoemasterclass.com/the-kamado-joe-owners-handbook/ Watch my video about Why You Need a FireBoard Temperature Control Device here: https://youtu.be/L5ybR3GnTbQ PAID AFFILIATE LINKS Knives Zwilling Pro 8" Chef's Knife: https://amzn.to/4halBSK Zwilling Pro 4" Paring Knife: https://amzn.to/3VYVZhO Zwilling Pro 5.5" Boning Knife: https://amzn.to/4q5GzGb Dalstrong 12" Slicing Knife: https://amzn.to/42AdnNx Dalstrong 8" Butcher's Knife: https://amzn.to/3IY0ztN BBQ Tools & Supplies FireBoard 2 Drive: https://fireboardlabs.sjv.io/mOLV9q FireBoard Pro: https://fireboardlabs.sjv.io/kOyX4d FireBoard 2: https://fireboardlabs.sjv.io/OekJrN Kamado Joe Cover: https://amzn.to/46S8IrE Kamado Joe Karbon Steel Griddle: https://amzn.to/4nUe3pm SMOKEWARE Chimney Cap for Kamado Joe: https://amzn.to/42hy5BR Kamado Joe Classic: amzn.to/3MXpaNT Kamado Joe Cast-Iron Grates: amzn.to/4ehLJIP Kamado Joe Griddle Plate: amzn.to/3AYbL5e High-Heat Gloves (ULINE S-25687): https://www.uline.com/Product/ProductDetailRootItem?modelnumber=S-25687 Leather Welding Gloves: https://amzn.to/4rMWlG7 Pellet Smoke Tube (Set): https://amzn.to/4aAvR3J Kick Ash Basket: https://amzn.to/4qdnNwI Kick Ash Can: https://amzn.to/4rGjIkshttps://amzn.to/4rGjIks Karbon Steel Griddle: https://amzn.to/4nUe3pm Recipes at https://kamadojoemasterclass.com.com If you like the video let me know, and please subscribe. Thanks for watching. BUSINESS INQUIRIES: dscott@kamadojoemasterclass.com FTC Disclaimer: This video does NOT contain any paid promotion, sponsorship or endorsement. All opinions are my own. I do use affiliate links. As a customer, you do not pay any more or less because of an affiliated link. A small percentage of the sale will go to the person who generated the link. Thank you for supporting my channel. #KamadoJoeMasterclass #KamadoJoe #BBQTips #KamadoJoe101 #CeramicGrill #TexasBBQ #Picanha #CeramicGrilling #PicanhaSteak #CastIron Join Dave for Austin's Kamado Joe Masterclass as we tackle the rising price of beef with a delicious picanha preparation. This video demonstrates expert grilling techniques on a Kamado Joe, ensuring a perfect beef recipe every time. Learn how to prepare this cut on a cast-iron griddle for an exceptional outdoor cooking experience, and find out why visiting a local butcher is key for quality meat.