Difference between Brazilian and Argentine Picanha:

The rivalry between Brazil and Argentina is not limited to just soccer, but also in terms of meat…

The topography of each country greatly influences the taste of the meat.

Having more rugged terrain, Brazilian cattle tend to be more muscular, which results in a meat with a strong flavor.

Argentine cattle, on the other hand, roam flat pastures, characteristic of the Pampas. This leads them to be tender; they are animals that retain more intramuscular fat.

Argentine picanha has a more delicate flavor, and is often more sought after by most people.

Brazilian picanha, in contrast, has a slightly stronger taste, with more rustic characteristics.

While the Argentine cut usually weighs between 3.3 and 4.4 lbs, the Brazilian meat averages between 2.2 and 2.6 lbs.

In Brazil, the Argentine cut costs about 119.00 Reais per kg.