Any picanha steak cut, whether grilled over charcoal or smoked low and slow like a brisket, needs a few friends on the plate.

It may be tricky to find picanha steak in your run-of-the-mill grocery ... the Brazilian steakhouse experience, there are a few side dishes that are an absolute must. Farofa is a beloved Brazilian ...

A medium-rare cooked picanha steak on a plate next to a few slices of the steak and herbs. - Mironov Vladimir/Shutterstock ...