By Traeger Kitchen
50 Reviews
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.
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Pellets
1 | (2 to 2-1/2 lb) Beef Tenderloin Roast, trimmed |
1/2 Cup | dijon mustard |
2 Clove | garlic, mashed into a paste |
2 Tablespoon | bourbon or strong cold coffee |
To Taste | kosher salt |
To Taste | coarse ground black and green peppercorns |
Step 1
Lay the tenderloin on a large piece of plastic wrap.
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.
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.
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.
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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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