Top 5 Cuts for Your Next BBQ — Achura's Picks

Not sure what to throw on the grill this weekend? We've got you covered. After years of butchering and grilling the Argentine way, here are the five cuts we'd pick every single time for the perfect BBQ.

## 1. Entraña (Skirt Steak)

If we had to pick just one cut, this would be it. Entraña is thin, intensely flavourful and cooks in minutes — which makes it perfect for when your guests are hungry and you need something on the table fast.

The key: hot grill, 3-4 minutes each side, medium rare. Slice against the grain and serve immediately. Simple, fast and absolutely delicious. It's the cut that converts people to Argentine BBQ every single time.

## 2. Vacío (Flank Steak)

Vacío is Argentina's most beloved cut and for good reason. It comes with a beautiful fat layer on top that bastes the meat as it cooks, keeping it juicy and full of flavour throughout.

It takes patience — 45 minutes to an hour on a medium grill — but the result is worth every minute. Crispy fat cap on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. Once your guests try it, they'll be asking for it every BBQ.

## 3. Asado de Tira (Beef Short Ribs)

Asado de tira is the centrepiece of any Argentine asado. Cut across the bone in thin strips, these ribs cook low and slow over charcoal until the meat falls off the bone.

Put them on first — they need the most time. Bone side down, low heat, at least 45 minutes. The wait is part of the experience, and the result is the kind of meat that makes people go quiet at the table.

## 4. Bife de Chorizo (Sirloin)

A thick, well-marbled sirloin cooked over high heat — this is the crowd pleaser that never fails. Rich, tender and full of flavour, the bife de chorizo is what you serve when you really want to impress.

Keep it simple: coarse salt, high heat, 4-5 minutes each side for medium rare. Rest for a few minutes before serving. That's it.

## 5. Chorizos

No Argentine BBQ is complete without chorizos on the grill. These go on first while the main cuts are cooking — they're quick, they smell incredible and they keep your guests happy while they wait for the main event.

Bonus tip: serve them in a crusty bread roll with chimichurri for the ultimate choripán. It's Argentina in a bite.

## Get All 5 at Achura

All five of these cuts are available fresh at Achura Meat Market in Brookvale. Come in and tell us how many people you're feeding and we'll sort you out with exactly what you need.

📍 U4/722 Pittwater Rd, Brookvale
🛒 Order online at achura.com.au

Fire up the grill. 🔥