Smithfield Beef Tenderloin, Salty

Capt Frank

Picked up a small [only about 1 1/2 lbs] beef tenderloin at Kroger. It was packaged by Smithfield. I thought a small loin like that would be really good for just two people. I seasoned it with CharCrust Peppercorn Ranch, which I like a lot for beef roasts.

The resulting cook was very, very salty. Then I remembered the post a few weeks ago about Smithfield Pre-packaged ribs being overly salty. Apparently this also applies to any beef they sell :(


Of Course, like any Tenderloin, it was two pieces

Small enough to cook by just searing with a couple of flips

Cooked to 125 internal

It was very tasty [a little overdone] served up with some terrific corn and tomatoes we picked up from a roadside stand.

Just a reminder, it it says Smithfield on the package, it will likely be loaded with salt.

Capt Frank
Homosassa, FL

Capt Frank

I don't have a clue why these pics came out so small, did them just like I always do :unsure: They are normal size in my preview.

Capt Frank
Homosassa, FL

Ripnem

Frank,
they sure aren't showing up small here. They look fine

Capt Frank

Thanks, I probaly need to change something on my settings, just don't know what :laugh:

Capt Frank
Homosassa, FL

2Fategghead

Well I hate that and I guess I forgot about the warning. I guess you just have to chock that one up as a learning experience. I'm sure you will make up for it next time you get a chance. Tim

Capt Frank

Thanks Tim,
I would cook these again, they were tender and tasty, but next time I will use Black Pepper and Garlic only, no rub that contains any additional salt.
I hope Smithfield wakes up and realizes they can't market everything like it is Country Ham :P

Capt Frank
Homosassa, FL

stripedbass

i like your cast iron grid,where did you get that.
thanks
jerry

Capt Frank

That is from Craycort; www.cast-iron-gate.com
They make one for the Lge and the XL

Capt Frank
Homosassa, FL