Bring the festive atmosphere of a Brazilian barbecue to your backyard with this delicious churrasco recipe. Churrasco, which translates to 'barbecue' in Portuguese, is a traditional Brazilian method of grilling meats over an open flame. The smoky flavor combined with the tenderness of the meat makes it a favorite among meat lovers. This recipe will guide you through the process of creating a mouthwatering churrasco feast that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of beef sirloin, cut into thick steaks
- 2 pounds of chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 pound of pork tenderloin, sliced
- 1 pound of sausages, such as linguica or chorizo
- 1 cup of chimichurri sauce
- 1 cup of farofa (toasted cassava flour)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers
Directions
- Marinate the beef, chicken, pork, and sausages in the chimichurri sauce for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated meats and sausages onto skewers, alternating between different types of meat.
- Season the skewered meats with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is achieved.
- While the meats are grilling, prepare the farofa by toasting the cassava flour in a dry skillet until golden brown.
- Serve the churrasco skewers hot off the grill, accompanied by chimichurri sauce and farofa.
- Enjoy the flavorful and authentic taste of Brazilian churrasco!
