Cooking Instructions

Beef Tenderloin Cooking Instructions

The entire process will take 90 – 120 minutes, with about 30-60 minutes of cooking.

• Remove beef tenderloin from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking

• Preheat oven to 400°

• Unwrap the beef tenderloin, place on a foil lined baking sheet and add seasoning. It is not necessary, but I like to add a little olive oil prior to seasoning. I also save a little seasoning to put over the cooked tenderloin.

• If you have an oven ready thermometer, place in the thinnest part of the beef. If you do not have an oven ready thermometer, check regularly in the thinnest part of the tenderloin.

• Cook until the internal temperature reaches 115°. Keep a close eye on the temp because once you are close it comes quickly. Remove from oven at 115°.

• Once you remove meat from oven, immediately place meat on your cutting board.  Cover/tent loosely with foil.  You want it covered but need the heat to escape. 

• Rest 15 minutes. The tenderloin will continue to cook another 8-10°. In the range of 125° and will produce a nice medium rare

Because ovens can cook so differently, I would start checking about 30 minutes in.  The last 20° will happen quickly. 

If you like it more well done, place a few sliced pieces back in the over for a couple minutes. 

Please call me if you have any questions.

Clint

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