2 beef tenderloin filets....cast iron skillet or grate?

BuzzandRenegade

This will be my first time to cook steaks so wondering how to do them- starting from scratch here. I assume no plate setter. What temp? When I cook them inside I use a hot cast iron skillet then finish in the oven so this will be a much different method. Does the skillet sit on the grate to get hot prior to adding steaks? What about butter? How many times to flip and then what temp for medium rare?

SuperCooper

When I do beef tenderloins, I sear them flipping every two minutes for a total of 6-8 min. Then pop the plate setter back in and bring the egg down to 350. Add the tenderloin back and ride it out until 125. 

bhedges1987

300 degrees indirect until steak comes to 120-124 for medium rare. Pull and rest for 10 min and crank up the heat with a Ci skillet. Let it get as hot as possible. Put a little butter (clarified preferred) and sear each side for 45 seconds

da87

I reverse sear without cast iron and find it easier to raise the egg temp than to lower it...   If they're thick, indirect with plate setter at 250 (smoking wood optional, after reading @YukonRon's posts I often use pecan) up to 115 to 120 internal temp. Remove, cover with foil, fully open up the bottom vent and take the daisy wheel totally off - allow egg to get flaming hot. Put meat back on and sear 1 min per side, checking temp to make sure you don't go past your desired final doneness. 

BuzzandRenegade

I did a reverse sear, cooked indirect at 320 until steaks were at about 120. Removed them and kept them warm under foil. Then fired up to 500 and stuck the cast iron on. Threw a tablespoon of butter in and seared steaks on each side for 1 minute. They were perfect! The only mishap was when I handed Renegade the tongs and he burned his thumb. We need the tray attachment badly! Thanks for the guidance everyone.

Foghorn

Glad it worked out.  And welcome aboard.  Next time, take pics and show us how great it was.

henapple

Try a little aged balsamic vinegar with the butter....