Prime Beef Tenderloin and a full Saturday egging

BigWader

Here is my cook for some friends this past Saturday.  I've had the egg for 2 years but these friends have never gotten to taste anything from it.  So I decided to try and go all in.

Starters:     - ABTs and Stuffed Mushroom Caps (cheese platter not on the egg)

Main Course:

- Prime Beef Tenderloin with Rosemary and Herb crust (Food Network recipe)

- Twice Baked Potatoes (Cheddar, Sour Cream, Bacon, Green Onion, Cream)

- Proscuitto Wrapped Asparagus - finished with Balsamic Glaze

- Bernaise Sauce (Ruhlman 2 minute recipe)

- Fresh Homemade bread (Breadmaker recipe)

- Spring mix with Raspberry Vinaigrette, Goat Cheese, Berries and Pecans (store bought ingredients thrown together)

Sorry I don't have a plated pics - Service is always the most rushed part of any meal I make and when we sat down I was dying to try the tenderloin.

This tenderloin was the best piece of meat I've ever cooked.  Done to a perfect medium rare (edge to edge colour) and melt in your mouth goodness.  First time making Bernaise was a huge add on to the flavor.  We had more of it for dinner Sunday and even reheated my wife said it was among the best steaks she's ever had.

Served with a 2005 Chianti that I've been saving and finished with a 21 yr old Glenfiddich that ended the night. 

 

 

SmokeyPitt

I don't know where to begin...that just looks incredible.  I am sure you blew your friends away with that meal.  Those twice bakers look incredible.  I've never managed to make those- I usually end up with "twice baked potato" casserole after I screw up the first couple.  

RAC

Outstanding! ^:)^

johnmitchell

Man o Man ..That is beyond awesome..Great cook..

^:)^

TTC

Oh my. I need a moment alone.

BigWader

@SmokeyPitt - Thanks!  The potatoes were great but it took 4 whole potatoes to save 5 halves.  Luckily that was all I needed.  I tried to do a potato "cake" with the rest but it was too soft to flip and ended up a flop.

 

SmokeyPitt

BigWader said:

@SmokeyPitt - Thanks!  The potatoes were great but it took 4 whole potatoes to save 5 halves.  Luckily that was all I needed.  I tried to do a potato "cake" with the rest but it was too soft to flip and ended up a flop.

 

I was wondering what the tater ball was . 

tulocay

Can I be your friend? Looks fantastic!

DonWW

That is one fine looking cook.

Foghorn

Wow.  Just wow.

BigWader

I should mention - I learned not to cook mushroom caps in a pan.  Directly on the grill so all moisture drips away is the way to go.   

Almost all day the egg just sat right at 325 where I set it.  Even opening and closing the lid it worked perfect.  A little Tabasco wood chips on the coals for the ABTs and Beef was perfect hint of smoke.

 

pantsypants

@BigWader oh jeez that all looks amazing !! 
great job !!
I am actually going over to that Butcher Shop on thursday to pick up a few things for Niagra Eggfest, hopefully we will see you there ? ?

Phatchris

Wish I had friends like you!

BigWader

@pantsypants - We won't be able to go to the eggfest.  Supposed to meet up with friends at their house for a BBQ and swimming so not a total loss.

paqman

Wow!