Whole Beef Tenderloin ?

sounds like something special.. not sure on size... but this methoud from beli sounds like a good way (you should have seen the picks)::::


Beef, Tenderloin, Cold Smoked, Salt Crusted, Beli


5 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups kosher salt
3 Tbs fresh ground black pepper
5 egg whites
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, and/or sage)
1 (6 to 7-pound) whole beef tenderloin, trimmed
1 Tbs olive oil



1 Place the flour, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
2 In another bowl, whisk the egg whites and water and add to the dry ingredients along with 2 tablespoons of the herbs.
3 Combine with a potato masher until the mixture begins to come together.
4 Then knead with your hands for 1 to 2 minutes.
5 Transfer the mixture to a large zip-top bag, seal, and let stand at room temperature for 4 hours, or up to 24 hours
6 Transfer dough to a floured surface and roll out to 3/16-inch thickness, approximately a 24 by 18-inch rectangle. Trim away extra dough, if necessary. Sprinkle the remaining herbs on the center section of the dough and gently press down.
7 Preheat Egg to 400 degrees F.
8 In order to achieve uniform cooking, fold over slender tail end of tenderloin and tie with kitchen twine. Set a large electric griddle at its highest setting; brush the tenderloin with the olive oil and sear on all sides until well browned, approximately 10 minutes. Rest the meat for at least 5 minutes or until it is cool to the touch so as not to melt the dough.
9 Place the tenderloin in the center of the dough. Fold top part of dough over, flipping back about 1-inch of dough onto itself. Repeat with the bottom half of the dough. Press together the 2 flaps of dough and seal. Make sure the dough is not too tight around the tenderloin. At the ends of the tenderloin, press together dough to form a seal and cut away any excess. Transfer to a sheet pan, place in the oven and roast to an internal temperature of 125 degrees F, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 30 minutes or up to 1 hour. The tenderloin will continue to cook 10 to 15 degrees more. Cut salt crust at 1 end and extract meat by pulling out of dough tube. Slice and serve immediately


Recipe Type
Main Dish, Meat

Recipe Source
Author: Beli

Source: BGE Forum on 2008/08/24

here are the steps to making this in order

you make the dough

rest the dough

setup egg for cold smoking

sear loin

rest loin

light egg for cold smoking

cold smoke meat

add lump and setup for bread at 400 degrees

roll tenderloin in dough

place on stone

roast until 125 internall

slice enjoy

I have done them simplistic with fantastic results. I have cut them into fillets about 1.5 inches thick, salt and pepper and cooked to doneness. I have also marinated them in soy and garlic prior to cooking with also great results. The tenderloin is very tender but a little lacking in beef flavor which is normal since it is a muscle that isn't really used. Either way they were fantastic and a hit with all the guests. I would sear them at a pretty high temp (600). They are one of the few cuts of meat that are actually better a little more rare then you normally like your steaks (my opinion). Just don't burn them and everyone will rave!