What types of meat to buy for a barbecue?

For a varied and tasty barbecue, it is interesting to choose different cuts of chicken, beef and pork.

Chicken

Chicken wing

Ideal for grilling or roasting. They can be marinated in advance to obtain more flavor.

Coxinha da Asa (Drumette)

Small and juicy piece, great for quick grilling. They are ready in a short time so it is a great option to start the barbecue before the longer meats are ready.

Chicken breast

It can be cut into strips or skewered for grilling. Marinades can add flavor. Steaks are not recommended as this is a meat that tends to become dry. Always place it alongside other fattier cuts or wrap it in strips of bacon.

Chicken thigh

Juicy and flavorful, it is a popular choice for barbecue. They can be marinated in advance to obtain more flavor and juiciness.

Chicken upperleg

With more fat, it offers more juiciness. At the end, leave the skin side down closer to the coals to make it crispy and tasty.

Cattle Meat

Rump steak

One of the most popular barbecue cuts in Brazil. Juicy and tasty. The ideal is to keep the piece whole and slice it when serving. This way it maintains its juiciness.

Ribeye (Entrecôte)

Marbled and tender meat.

Beef rump

Tender and juicy cut. It can be roasted whole and sliced or cut into cubes and placed on skewers.

Ox ribs

Beef ribs should be slowly braised to obtain tender, juicy meat. Start this meat beforehand so that it roasts very slowly, don't leave it to add when the barbecue starts as this way it will be difficult for it to be tender in time.

Rump

Another lean and tender option for barbecue. Steaks, whole sliced pieces or cubes on skewers. It's a very versatile cut for the barbecue.

Pork

Ham

Just like beef ribs, the ideal option for pork shanks is to be slowly roasted over less intense heat to get the most out of their juiciness and flavor. It is also a great option for interspersing on skewers.

Sausage

Great option to vary the proteins on the barbecue. Tuscan, pepperoni, ham, spicy, with cheese, herbs, there is a huge variety of sausages available.

Pork rib

Juicy and flavorful, also opt for a longer process to maximize juiciness. Who can resist a pork rib with the bone falling off?

Pork loin

A lean meat option for those who don't accept eating a lot of fat. You can slice it into thinner pieces and bake it quickly. As it is a drier meat, season it well beforehand so that it incorporates the flavors well.

Pork Picanha

Similar to beef picanha, it is juicy and tasty. It can be roasted whole and sliced or cut into cubes for skewers.

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