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Beef Tenderloin Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 to 5 lb trimmed whole beef tenderloin, tail end tucked under, tied every 3 inches
•2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
•2 T. black peppercorns, coarsely cracked in in resealable plastic bag with mallet
2 tsp coarse kosher salt

Directions:
Directions:
Sprinkle entire surface of beef tenderloin with coarse kosher salt. Place beef on rack in roasting pan. Refrigerate uncovered for up to 36 hours.

Let beef stand at room temperature 1 hour before roasting. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 425°F. Rub beef all over with oil; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cracked peppercorns, pressing to adhere. Return beef to rack on baking sheet and roast until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 130°F for medium-rare ( 140°F to 145 for medium), about 30 minutes. Remove roast from oven and let rest 15 minutes before serving.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8-10
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 mins
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Guide:
Rare 120 - 125 degrees F Center is bight red, outside light red
Medium Rare 130 - 135 degrees F Center is pink, outside light gray / brown
Medium 140 - 145 degrees F Center is pink, outside brown
Medium Well 150 - 155 degrees F Center and outside brown
Well Done 160 + degrees F Darker outside, inside brown

 

 

 

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