Recipe Background
The rosy center of the Holiday Tenderloin Roast is like a Christmas celebration unto itself! And that beefy flavor! Mmm, there's nothing quite like that meaty succulence, infused with the fragrance of garlic and thyme, which is gently roasted to ensure it is the juiciest and most flavorful in all the land! Take your taste buds on a sleighride with Holiday Tenderloin Roast! It's a jolly time indeed!
The rosy center of the Holiday Tenderloin Roast is like a Christmas celebration unto itself! And that beefy flavor! Mmm, there's nothing quite like that meaty succulence, infused with the fragrance of garlic and thyme, which is gently roasted to ensure it is the juiciest and most flavorful in all the land! Take your taste buds on a sleighride with Holiday Tenderloin Roast! It's a jolly time indeed!
Ingredients
- 1 (6-pound) whole beef tenderloin roast fat trimmed
- 2 tablespoons sea salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- fresh thyme sprigs optional, to taste, for garnish
Directions
- Season the tenderloin on all sides with the salt, the black pepper, the granulated garlic, and the dried thyme.
- Wrap the tenderloin in plastic wrap and press down on it so the spices adhere to the surface.
- Place the wrapped tenderloin in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- While the oven is preheating, unwrap the tenderloin and place it on a rack in a small roasting pan.
- Drizzle the tenderloin evenly with the olive oil.
- Allow the tenderloin to come to room temperature.
- Roast the tenderloin in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
- Cook the tenderloin until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 130 degrees F for medium rare, about 1 hour.
- Transfer the tenderloin from the oven and tent it with foil.
- Let the tenderloin rest until it reaches an internal temperature of at least 135 degrees F for medium-rare, about 15 minutes.
- Garnish with the fresh thyme sprigs, slice, and serve.
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