Churrasco
Churrasco is a traditional Brazilian barbecue known for its succulent grilled meats, especially beef, cooked over open flames or coals. It is a social and cultural event that reflects Brazil's gaucho heritage and communal dining traditions.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs
- to taste
- 3 cloves
- 2 tbsp
- to taste
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Brazilian
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Originating from the southern Brazilian gauchos in the Pampas region, churrasco developed as a practical way to cook large cuts of meat while herding cattle, becoming a symbol of Brazilian barbecue culture.
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