Smoked Beef Tenderloin
Up your dinner game with this juicy and flavorful Smoked Beef Tenderloin. It's great for weekends, holidays, and parties with friends.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 470kcal
Equipment
- electric pellet grill
Ingredients
- 3 pound beef tenderloin trimmed and tied (1-4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons coarse salt
- 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
Instructions
- Trim any fat or silverskin from the beef tenderloin.
- Tuck the tail of the tenderloin under to make a uniform piece of meat. Wrap and tie every 2 inches with butcher twine.
- Mix the seasonings in a small bowl and then sprinkle them evenly across the surface of the tenderloin.
- Preheat the smoker to 225°F.
- Place the tenderloin onto the grates, close the lid, and smoke until you have an internal temperature of 120°F. Remove the meat from the smoker.
- Transfer the beef tenderloin to a 450°F preheated grill. Char on all sides for 3-4 minutes, watch the internal temperature, and do not allow it to exceed 139°F.
- Remove the meat from the grill, wrap it in aluminum foil, and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
- Slice the meat in 1 to 1 ½ inch thick servings
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1828mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 4mg | Net Carbohydrates: 1g