Cupim

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Cupim or beef hump of the Brazilian Zebu cattle is a tender, rich, and marbled cut of meat. This meat cut is found almost exclusively in Brazilian cuisine and has no blood and juice. It's usually stewed or roasted in churrascos. When served in churrascarias, the meat is described as very rich, fatty, and with a tender and stringy texture. It's usually seasoned with rock salt, then grilled low and slow for a few hours. If it's cooked in stews, the fat will disperse, making cupim less greasy.