Receita: Churrasco (costelão) gaúcho - Programa Rio Grande Rural

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is lower in fat, while pork is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is less expensive.

sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: hot dogs

Chicken sausage offers a leaner option, while hot dogs are often cheaper.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are lower calorie, while frozen can be more affordable.

Prepare the costelão by cleaning it and removing excess fat and skin.

Salt the costelão generously with coarse salt, rubbing it in to ensure it absorbs the flavor.

Skewer the costelão onto a metal spit for grilling.

Cook the costelão over wood fire for 12 hours, ensuring it is positioned correctly to avoid burning.

Serve the costelão once it is cooked and tender.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary