Grilled Beef Tenderloin With Black Pepper Rub Recipes

GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH BLACK PEPPER RUB

Steps:

• With sharp knife, trim off excess fat and sliver skin from beef tenderloin. Fold narrow end of beef under to approximate thickness of remaining tenderloin. Tie folded end with butcher's twine or heavy cotton string; continue to tie every 2 to 3 inches to hold shape. Pat beef dry with paper towels.
• Brush beef with oil; sprinkle with salt. Rub 1/4 cup pepper evenly over beef. Wrap beef with plastic wrap; let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Heat gas grill for indirect cooking. If grill has temperature gauge, try to maintain temperature between 325°F to 350°F.
• Place beef on heated side of grill; cook 2 to 3 minutes on all sides or until browned.
• Move beef to unheated side of grill. Insert meat thermometer into center of narrower end of beef. Cover grill; cook over indirect heat 30 to 40 minutes or until thermometer reads 135°F for medium-rare. If thickest part of beef has not reached 130°F to 135°F, it may be necessary to cut beef in half and leave thickest part on grill for 8 to 10 minutes longer.
• Remove beef from grill; place on carving platter. Cover with foil; let stand 15 to 20 minutes. Temperature will rise about 10°F during stand time.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch heavy skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in broth, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• In small bowl, mix brandy and cornstarch until smooth. Stir into shallot mixture. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to boiling, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. To serve, remove twine and cut beef into 1/2-inch slices. Serve with sauce.

GRILLED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH HERB-GARLIC-PEPPER COATING

Steps:

• Prepare beef: Trim off excess fat with a sharp knife.
• Fold thin tip end under to approximate the thickness of the rest of the roast.
• Tie with butcher's twine, then keep tying the roast with twine every 1 1/2 to 2 inches (to help the roast keep its shape).
• Snip silverskin with scissors to keep roast from bowing during cooking.
• Then mix oil,rosemary,garlic,thyme,pepper and salt;rub over roast to coat.
• Either build a charcoal fire in half the grill or turn all gas burners on high for 10 minutes,.
• Lubricate rack with an oil-soaked rag using tongs.
• Place beef on hot rack and close lid; grill until well-seared, about 5 minutes. Turn meat and close lid; grill until well-seared on second side, another 5 minutes.
• Move meat to the charcoal grill's cool side, or turn off the burner directly under the meat and turn remaining one or two burners (depending on grill style) to medium.
• Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest section registers 130 degrees for rosy pink, 45 to 60 minutes, depending on tenderloin size and grill.
• Let meat rest 15 minutes before carving.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Stir together tomatoes, wine, soups, tomato sauce, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and pepper in bottom of 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. Cut beef tenderloin in half; add to slow cooker, making sure to cover with sauce mixture. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours. If desired, top with chopped fresh parsley.