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sliced beef tenderloin

Bourbon Beef Tenderloin

Pam
Full of flavor beef tenderloin with Cajun seasoning and a bourbon laced glaze.
4.92 from 24 votes
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 55 minutes
Course entree
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 8 people
Calories 81 kcal

Ingredients
  

*For the Marinade*

  • 2½ pounds beef tenderloin trimmed
  • ¼ cup worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons molasses
  • 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard

*For the Rub*

  • 1 Tablespoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne

*For the Glaze*

  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients.
  • Trim the tenderloin of excess fat and silver skin.
  • Place the tenderloin in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade.
  • Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly.
  • Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place on a plate.
  • Refrigerate for 8-24 hours.
  • In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the glaze ingredients until sugar dissolves.
  • Remove tenderloin from the bag and discard the marinade.
  • Wipe excess marinade off with paper towels.
  • Press the rub into the tenderloin & allow to stand at room temperature 20-30 minutes.
  • Lightly brush or spray the tenderloin with olive oil.
  • Sear over Direct Medium heat until well marked, about 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
  • Continue grilling over Indirect Medium heat until internal temperature reaches 135 for medium rare, about 10 to 20 minutes.
  • During the last 10 minutes, turn and baste with glaze.
  • Remove the tenderloin from the grill & allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Notes

  • Can be served in small slices for sliders or larger slices as a main course.
  • Amount of cayenne pepper can be adjusted according to preference for heat. 

Nutrition

Serving: 5ouncesCalories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 826mgPotassium: 222mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 502IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bourbon beef tenderloin
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