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Turbo Picanha Steak
The Brazilians know a thing or two about steak and this is the country’s most popular cut. Flavour-packed, the picanha is precision cooked Turbo sous vide for a melt-in-the-mouth result, up to twice as fast. A quick sear at the end gives it a rich seasoned crust. Cheers. Steak. Ever!
This recipe is tuned in for Breville+. Download the app and let Autopilot take the guesswork out of cooking, using our visual doneness selector.
This recipe is tuned in for Breville+. Download the app and let Autopilot take the guesswork out of cooking, using our visual doneness selector.

the Joule® Turbo Sous Vide
25 mins total time
10 mins active time
Easy
Serves 0
Ingredients
Measurements:
- Picanha(s) (rump cap steak)
- ¼ tsp coarse salt (per steak)
- 1 tsp oil (per steak)
- Neutral flavoured oil
as needed for searing
- Sea salt
to season
- Freshly ground black pepper
to season
Instructions
- 1Place the Joule Turbo Sous Vide inside a pot or large vessel (max 8 litres) and place on a trivet. Fill with cool tap water until approximately halfway between the minimum and maximum fill lines and keep the pot uncovered.Tip: A trivet will protect your benchtop from direct contact with the hot pot or vessel.
- 2Fold the steak(s) ends towards each other and secure with two skewers to form a rainbow shape (fat on the outside). Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt, then place in a large microwave-safe, zip-lock freezer bag, with the point of the skewers facing the bag opening. If cooking 2 steaks, place flat, side by side. If cooking more, use multiple bags. Tip: You can substitute the oil for any flavoured oil or butter. Also feel free to add your favourite herbs, spices or dry rub.
- 3In Breville+, press Set Time & Temp at the bottom of the screen and follow the prompts to customise the cooking of your steak(s). Once set, lower the bag into the water against the side of the pot, while using a spatula to push it three-quarters of the way down. This will remove the air and ensures it does not float. Seal the bag and Start Turbo.
- 4When the timer signals that the steak is done, heat a cast iron skillet or heavy-based frying pan over high heat. Carefully remove the bag from the water. Place the steak(s) on a paper towel lined cooling rack set over a tray and pat dry.
- 5Only when the pan starts to smoke (this will prevent overcooking and sticking), add 1 tablespoon of oil and sear the steak(s) for 30 seconds on each side. Transfer the steak(s) to a cooling rack set over a tray and rest for 1 minute. Repeat as necessary to cook all steaks. Tip: For extra flavour and colour, you can add a knob of butter and baste the steak while searing.
- 6Transfer to a chopping board or serving plate and remove the skewers. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.