Picanha
Picanha, also known as the Top Sirloin Cap or Coulotte Roast in the U.S, is triangular in shape and known for its thick fat cap, which renders out and bastes the meat as it cooks. This hard-to-find cut is especially popular in Brazilian Churrasco and is typically sliced into 1-1.5 inch individual steaks, skewered into half-moons, and grilled. Because it's cut from the top of the rump, a muscle that does little work, Picanha is exceptionally tender and juicy.
Picanha Frequently Asked Questions
At Royal Ranch, exceptional beef is born from meticulous care, top-notch nutrition, and serene surroundings, delivering a truly exceptional taste.
From Care to Culinary Delight
It all comes down to ethical care, Royal Ranch's secret to creating that unforgettable melt-in-your-mouth beef. Thriving naturally, without artificial hormones or unnecessary antibiotics while living in a low-stress, harmonious environment, they develop the distinct marbling that makes their beef truly exceptional.
Raised and Grazed with Love
Royal Ranch Cattle are born and nurtured on fertile land under a modest climate, and personally tended to by the Allred family from birth. They enjoy a diet that's 90% homegrown, carefully tailored to their unique biology, with nutrient-rich local crops, grains, and vegetables. This diverse, high-quality diet guarantees marbling perfection throughout their lifetime, resulting in unrivaled texture, tenderness, and flavor.
Sustainable Excellence
Austin Allred's farming legacy, stemming from his grandparents' beginnings in the 1950s, has evolved into Royal Ranch, a 5,000-acre expanse in Central Washington. Here, traditional crops coexist with dairy and beef cattle, fostering soil health and emissions reduction. Notably, a pioneering six-acre worm bed system purifies and recycles irrigation water. These initiatives have steered Royal Ranch toward carbon neutrality, ensuring a sustainable future for the land and the planet.
Farm Transparency
Austin and his wife Camille acknowledged the existing disconnect between the farm, the consumer, and all aspects of the food production process. Driven by their desire to offer customers a genuine understanding of their food's origins, they founded FarmTracer — a comprehensive farm transparency system. This platform empowers consumers to learn more about their food choices, from the farm's location and the animals' diet to the product's carbon footprint. By simply scanning the QR code on the packaging, customers gain access to a wealth of information, ensuring complete transparency and traceability.