Labour Day long weekend BBQ guide — the best cuts for a 3 day asado
The Labour Day long weekend is one of the best BBQ weekends of the year. Three days, warm spring weather and no Monday alarm to worry about. If there's ever a time to do a proper asado, this is it.
At Achura Meat Market in Brookvale, we've got everything you need to make the most of the long weekend. Here's our guide to the best cuts and how to make the most of three days of BBQ.
## Why the Labour Day Weekend is Perfect for an Asado
Spring is arriving, the evenings are getting longer and there's a long weekend to fill. The Labour Day weekend is the first real outdoor entertaining weekend of the spring season in Sydney — and an asado is the perfect way to celebrate it.
Three days also means you can do it properly. A slow cut like vacío or asado de tira takes time. On a normal weekend, you might feel rushed. On a long weekend, you can light the fire early, take your time with the cook and enjoy the whole experience.
## The Best Cuts for a Labour Day Asado
**Vacío (Flank Steak) — 10% OFF this weekend**
Argentina's most beloved BBQ cut. A thick flank with a fat cap that slowly renders over charcoal, basting the meat throughout the cook. Low and slow for 60 to 80 minutes. The result is extraordinary and it's the perfect centrepiece for a long weekend asado.
This weekend only, vacío is 10% off at Achura. Come in store or order online to grab yours before it runs out.
**Picanha — 10% OFF this weekend**
The Brazilian favourite that's become one of our most popular cuts. A thick fat cap over a tender, flavourful cut — cooked over high heat and sliced thick. Spectacular on the grill and perfect for a crowd.
This weekend only, picanha is 10% off at Achura. Come in store or order online to grab yours before it runs out.
**Entraña (Skirt Steak)**
The cut that goes on first while the slow cuts take their time. Fast, intensely flavourful and universally loved. 3 to 4 minutes each side on a very hot grill and it's done. The perfect starter cut for a long weekend asado.
**Asado de Tira (Beef Short Ribs)**
If you have three days, you have time for asado de tira. Low and slow for 60 to 75 minutes, bone side down. The collagen breaks down, the fat renders and the result is one of the great pleasures of Argentine cooking.
**Chorizos**
Non-negotiable. Get them on the grill first while the main cuts cook and serve them in crusty rolls with chimichurri. The Labour Day choripán is a rite of passage.
## The Labour Day Asado Plan
**Saturday:** Pick up everything from Achura. Stock up properly — vacío, entraña, chorizos and charcoal. Maybe picanha too if you're feeding a crowd.
**Sunday:** NRL Grand Final day. Chorizos and entraña for the game. Fast cuts, big flavour, easy to manage while you're watching the footy.
**Monday:** The main event. Light the fire early, put the vacío and asado de tira on low and slow, and let the long weekend cook unfold at its own pace.
## Get Your Cuts at Achura
Everything you need for the perfect Labour Day long weekend asado is available at Achura Meat Market in Brookvale. Come in store or order online for pickup.
And don't forget the 10% discount on vacío and picanha this weekend only.
📍 U4/722 Pittwater Rd, Brookvale, Northern Beaches Sydney
🛒 achura.com.au
📱 0499 604 014