Churrasco, which means barbeque, is a tradition for more than 3 centuries in a region in southern Brazil, known as the Pampas (High Plains). The old gauchos (local ranchers)Porto Alegre Churrascaria cooked large portions of poultry, pork and beef on skewers over an open fire pit. This original and unique way of roasting meat conserved the characteristic taste of each portion, leaving the cuts full of their natural juices and flavors.