Beef Tenderloin Step by Step
- 5lb. Whole Beef Tenderloin
- Quality Olive Oil
- Steak Salt
- Coarse Ground Pepper
- Cooking Twine
- Paper Towel
- Baking Sheet
- Wire rack
- Our tenderloins are pretrimmed. Remove any excess silver skin or fat if necessary.
- Pat tenderloin dry with paper towel.
- Fold in the tail of the tenderloin and secure with cooking twine. Continue to tie tenderloin every two to 3 inches to ensure an even cook.
- Drizzle & rub tenderloin with olive oil.
- Season all sides with Steak Salt & coarse ground pepper. (*1/2 teaspoon of salt per pound)
- Prepare a baking sheet with a wire rack.
- Heat a large pan or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Sear tenderloin on all sides about 2-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes per pound until you reach your desired temperature.
- Remove roast from oven and allow to rest for a minimum of at least 10 minutes. Slice and serve!
Rare: 120–125°F
Medium rare: 130–135°F
Medium: 140–145°F
Medium well: 150–155°F
Well done: 160–165°F
Medium rare: 130–135°F
Medium: 140–145°F
Medium well: 150–155°F
Well done: 160–165°F
*Keep in mind that it will continue to cook while resting, so it's best to remove them from heat when they are 5°F below the desired doneness.