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Smoked Beef Tenderloin

Smoked Beef Tenderloin

By Traeger Kitchen

We’re taking smoked beef tenderloin to the next level with a mustard, garlic, bourbon marinade, a peppered outer crust, and an hour-long blast of pure hardwood smoke.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

1 Hr
30 Min

Pellets

Mesquite
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

main
1 (2 to 2-1/2 lb) Beef Tenderloin Roast, trimmed
1/2 Cupdijon mustard
2 Clovegarlic, mashed into a paste
2 Tablespoonbourbon or strong cold coffee
To Tastekosher salt
To Tastecoarse ground black and green peppercorns
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 1

    Lay the tenderloin on a large piece of plastic wrap.

    Ingredients
    • 1  (2 to 2-1/2 lb) Beef Tenderloin Roast, trimmed

  • Step 2

    In a small bowl, combine the mustard, garlic, and bourbon. Slather the mixture evenly all over the tenderloin. Wrap in the plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.

    Ingredients
    • 1/2 Cup dijon mustard

    • 2 Clove garlic, mashed into a paste

    • 2 Tablespoon bourbon or strong cold coffee

  • Step 3

    Unwrap the plastic wrap and generously season the tenderloin on all sides with salt and coarsely ground pepper.

    Ingredients
    • To Taste kosher salt

    • To Taste coarse ground black and green peppercorns

  • Step 4

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke, if available.

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 5

    Insert a leave-in meat thermometer into the thickest part of the tenderloin. Place the tenderloin directly on the grill grates, close the lid, and smoke for 60 minutes.

    01:00

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 6

    Remove the tenderloin from the grill. Increase the grill temperature to 400℉.

    400 ˚F / 204 ˚C

  • Step 7

    Once the grill is hot, place the tenderloin back on the grill, close the lid, and roast until the internal beef tenderloin temperature reaches 130℉, 20-30 minutes depending on the thickness of the tenderloin. Do not overcook.

    00:30

    400 ˚F / 204 ˚C

    130 ˚F / 54 ˚C

  • Step 8

    Remove the tenderloin from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

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