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In a nutshell, the coulotte steak is a piece of sirloin steak located at the top of the thigh or rump of the cow<\/strong>. It’s a pretty tender steak thanks to the thick fat cap <\/strong>that covers it and the fat marbling<\/a> that runs through. The coulotte steak may be unpopular, however it’s a cut of steak<\/a> I learned during my time at cooking school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, I’ll tell you more about what a coulotte steak is and how to sear this tender beef cut<\/a> in a cast iron skillet. So let’s get to it. First, here’s more on what a coulotte steak is. <\/p>\n\n\n

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What Is a Coulotte Steak?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The coulotte steak is a particularly tender sirloin steak cut<\/a>. It is a piece of beef that comes from the top of the thigh of the cow on the rump near the tail<\/strong>. This is the tip of the rump steak<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also called the top sirloin. The truth is that the actual steak is taken when the bottom sirloin butt and the top sirloin butt are separated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steak coulotte is not that uncommon. It’s the same steak we call a rump cap or top sirloin cap. Cultural nuances are only the difference here. In France, it’s called coulotte steak while in Portugal and Brazil, they know it as the picanha steak<\/strong>.  They’re all sirloin steaks, notwithstanding some little differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tip of the rump steak is particularly a triangular<\/strong> piece<\/strong>, with a thick and soft layer of fat. This piece of meat looks like a huge duck breast<\/strong>. The meat is lean, juicy, and tender, just like anyone will like it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s capped by a layer of fat that helps tenderize the meat. The thick layer of the fat melts when cooking coulotte steak. Then it makes the meat tender and moister.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The piece of meat is cut into pieces and can be cooked on the barbecue, or seared on a skillet or a plancha. You can also stir-fry this steak. The cooked pieces can be served with salad, vegetables, rice, or fries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The History of the Coulotte Steak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The beef coulotte is a traditional Brazilian cut of beef that was later adopted in Portugal. This cut is less well known in the United States of America but is known as a top sirloin cap or rump cap<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, in South America, it is known as picanha steak<\/strong>. Coulotte is a name given to it by the French people, which in the language, means “cap.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

North American butchers usually divide it into other parts, such as the rump, the round, and the loin. It consists of the biceps femoris<\/u><\/a> muscle and its fat cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coulotte steak is particularly Brazilian or Argentine cut of beef. The meat must come entirely from a type of black cattle raised in the Pampas of southern Brazil and Argentina. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Portugal, you can find good quality coulotte steaks everywhere (from the butchers, hypermarkets, etc). They are imported from Brazil and generally sold vacuum-packed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Another Name for a Coulotte Steak?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A coulotte steak might be called other names like picanha<\/strong> steak<\/strong>, top sirloin cap steak, fat cap steak, and rump cap<\/strong>. There are also other references to sirloin butt cap, top sirloin butt, or sirloin cap roast. So if you want to get a coulotte steak, keep your eyes peeled for those names\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know that’s a lot to take in, but that’s why coulotte steak may seem less common to you. So when you come across it, you might think it’s a new cut of steak, but it’s actually not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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