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Beef Tenderloin vs Filets
So my question is this...with it being a small tenderloin AND I will need to cut it up and put some back on to get it more done, am I just better buying some steaks already cut?
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Not necessarily. Those who like it more cooked can have the end pieces. If you have more than two of them then you have a problem.
Personally, I would still go with the tenderloin just because it creates a different atmosphere that is more of a holiday feel than "steaks" (which I love, but you get the idea).
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San Antonio, TX
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Thanks for the reply @Foghorn. So even at 3lbs, it will be cut a little thinner on each end and that isnt too small to get the same effect?
I was at the store earlier and seeing the 6+ lb tenderloins, I am trying to picture a small one.
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Does yours have a taper to it? Most tenderloins have a thick end (Two piece butt end) that tapers to half diameter at the other side.
If you have a 3 lb. tenderloin, I expect it's really half a loin. Which half do you have? If it's all one diameter and has a "split" in it, you have the butt half.
If you have the tapered half, that smaller diameter should be medium well when the butt half is medium rare, no problem.
If you have a loin that is a consistent diameter, I would slice off about a pound, (1/3) and put that on the egg 10-15 minutes earlier than the other 2/3 piece. Pull the larger piece is at 120f. The small loin should be about 155f. - or just beyond redemption.
Indianapolis, IN
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Thanks @DieselkW. To answer your question, I dont have it yet. Need to go pick it up but was curious if I should just call an audible and go with steaks or still go this route even though it would be in the smaller side.
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I would buy the tenderloin @tdub4 - that way if you change your mind, you can simply slice it into steaks. You're covered either way if you buy the loin.
Indianapolis, IN
BBQ is a celebration of culture in America. It is the closest thing we have to the wines and cheeses of Europe.
Drive a few hundred miles in any direction, and the experience changes dramatically.
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As mentioned above the normal tenderloin has a large end and tapers off to a small end. Rather than to cut them I merely double it over and tie it together with butchers' string. Surprisingly it looks like one log of meat of uniform thickness.Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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@RRP I assume the two ends are on the left side in this picture? With only 5 adults I just dont need a full tenderloin I dont think. I was guessing at the 3lbs.
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tdub4 said:@RRP I assume the two ends are on the left side in this picture? With only 5 adults I just dont need a full tenderloin I dont think. I was guessing at the 3lbs.Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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you should be able to get bigger than that I have a 4.91 lb trimmed in the fridge right know and one end would be easy to get to well done.XL & waiting for my Mini Max Bloomington MN.
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@Justacookin I know I can get more, but the question is do I need more? How many are you planning on feeding with yours? I went with ~8oz per person which would be 2.5 lbs (I think
:-/) with a little extra.
Should I be thinking differently? With the prices I dont want to go too crazy...the presents under the tree already put a dent in the ole budget!
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Tenderloin can be cut into slices on the serving platter, no need to give each guest a half pound of steak at $20/lb.
I would slice the loin 1/2" at a time, and let people take as much as they want -
Indianapolis, IN
BBQ is a celebration of culture in America. It is the closest thing we have to the wines and cheeses of Europe.
Drive a few hundred miles in any direction, and the experience changes dramatically.
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leftover tenderloin would make for some incredible french dip sandwiches during the long weekend
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
I just purchased a whole tenderloin and am cutting it up as we speak although the computer keyboard gets a little messed up ) . It was 7.5 pounds for $60. Canadian. ($7.99/lb). My plan is to butcher it into a couple of small roasts and have enough left for roughly 6 fillets. The chain muscle will be cut up for 1 helluva nice stew.
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$8 a lb. (Canadian) for beef tenderloin is an incredible price. I pay a LOT more in Indiana for that cut.
Quick check: That's $6.85 a lb US dollars.
I pay about $120 for that here.
Indianapolis, IN
BBQ is a celebration of culture in America. It is the closest thing we have to the wines and cheeses of Europe.
Drive a few hundred miles in any direction, and the experience changes dramatically.
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Given a whole tenderloin, I was taught there are four parts. Using really technical terms, the big end, the small end, the chain and the good stuff. The good stuff, or centre cut, is the best for steaks producing consistent size. Steaks are easier to control the finish temp for each piece.SWMBO is a well done steak eater. I use a reverse sear and put her's on a 225º egg about 15 to 20 minutes before mine. Well done is an easy cook as I never check the temps. Watching mine until about 115º, I pull steaks and get ready to sear - lately that has not been on the egg, It is either a torch or CI skillet, skillet preferred for tenderloin, on the gasser side burner. Finished with an APL board sauce and some bleu cheese butter for mine.Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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Picked up the tenderloin this morning. They cut it for me at 3lbs, so we will see how this goes. Thanks
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tdub4 said:Picked up the tenderloin this morning. They cut it for me at 3lbs, so we will see how this goes. Thanks
XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle
San Antonio, TX
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