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Beef Tenderloin with Shallots and Figs Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
¼ cup (50 mL) olive oil
1 tbsp (15 mL) red peppercorns, coarsely cracked
1 tbsp (15 mL) green peppercorns, coarsely cracked
1 tsp (5 mL) sea salt
2 lb (1 kg) premium beef tenderloin roast; tied, centre cut
6 whole ripe fresh figs, cut in half
18 small whole shallots, peeled (10 oz/300 g)
1 cup (250 mL) ruby port
¼ cup (50 mL) balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh thyme, minced, about 8 sprigs
¼ cup (50 mL) unsalted butter, cold
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions:
Directions:
The beef tenderloin is slow-roasted to ensure tenderness. To coarsely crack peppercorns, use a mortar and pestle or place peppercorns in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin.

1. Preheat oven to 325ºF (160ºC).

2. Rub 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil, cracked pepper and salt over tenderloin.

3. Heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil in an ovenproof medium-size skillet on high heat. Sear tenderloin on all sides, about 1 minute per side.

4. Transfer tenderloin to plate and tent with foil.

5. In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil and sear fig halves for 2 minutes per side, or until caramelized. Remove and reserve with tenderloin.

6. In the same skillet add 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil and shallots and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until soft.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-8 depends on size of tenderloin
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1/2 hour then cooking time.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe is from the LCBO Food and Drink website. Absolutely fantastic recipes with wine pairings. We've made this recipe many times...RAVE reviews. Yummmmm.

 

 

 

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