Beef Tenderloin

dublin

Any ideas on how to cook a 2 inch beef tenderloin, i recall seeing one wrapped in bacon. What time and temp should i do it at, also i will be cooking 2 hugh T-Bone steaks the T_Rex way.But don't know if the tenderloin can be done the same way.
Thx
dublin

TRex

dublin,[p]Is this tenderloin a filet steak or a whole tenderloin? I've done a couple of whole tenderloins and I basically use the same method as I do for steaks, except that I roast at 300 instead of 400 and sometimes I use a raised grid, both modifications b/c I don't want the tenderloin to char too much during the extended cooking time. Also, of course it takes longer but make sure you remove it at an internal temp of no higher than 135.[p]I've also heard a lot of people say that the "drunk and dirty" tenderloin recipe is really good, but I've never tried it. I think it's on this site somewhere.[p]If you're talking about a filet mignon, then yes, the sear/rest/roast method works just as great. You might want to put madmax's spin on it and sear it in a cast iron pan with flavored butter, ala Ruth's Chris.[p]TRex

mad max beyond eggdome

dublin,
if it is a 2 inch thick filet mignion, do it in the standard trex method. . .high temp sear for 90 seconds per side, then 20 minutes rest, then back under the dome at 400 for about 4 minutes per side for medium rare. . . i rub with olive oil, kosher salt and dizzy pig cowlic (or black pepper). ...