Ingredients
– One 3 to 3 ½ pound whole beef tenderloin, trimmed and tied for main protein
– 1 tablespoon olive oil for helping the seasoning stick and browned surface
– 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary) for aromatic piney herbal flavor
– 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme) for warm earthy herb note
– 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced into small cubes for richness and golden crust
– Kosher salt and ground black pepper for seasoning
Instructions
1-First Step: One day before roasting, pat the Beef Tenderloin dry with paper towels. Tie it with butcher’s twine every 2 to 3 inches for even cooking. Coat the tenderloin with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season generously with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary) and 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme) over the meat.
2-Second Step: Place the tenderloin on a foil-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate uncovered overnight so the surface dries for better crust formation.
3-Third Step: On roasting day, remove the Beef Tenderloin from the fridge two hours before cooking so it reaches room temperature. Preheat the oven to 225°F with a rack in the center of the oven.
4-Fourth Step: Dot the tenderloin with 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced into small cubes. Roast at 225°F for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 115 to 120°F. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy, and avoid opening the oven during this time.
5-Final Step: Increase the oven temperature to 450°F. Roast again for 10 to 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare and the crust is browned and crispy. Remove from the oven and tent lightly with foil. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing into 1 ½-inch thick steaks. Serve with creamy horseradish sauce or your preferred accompaniments.
Last Step:
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🥩 Opt for center-cut tenderloin for uniform thickness and even cooking.
❄️ Dry brine overnight uncovered to develop a flavorful, crispy crust.
🌡️ Always rest the roast tented with foil to redistribute juices for maximum tenderness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Dry Brine + Rest: Overnight + 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
