The Scoop
This grilled beef tenderloin, butter-laden and spice-kissed, celebrates milestones with warmth.
The idea for my Simply Delicious Grilled Tenderloin came to life during a summer celebration marking my sister's ten-year anniversary of keeping her charming little bookshop afloat. To commemorate the milestone, I decided to craft a dish that echoed the warmth and resilience she embodied. It was a balmy afternoon, and with a whole beef tenderloin in hand, I set out to create something both decadent and comforting. A couple of sticks of salted butter waiting to be melted, and my trusty blend of seasoned salt and lemon pepper seasoning brought their familiar magic to our gathering.
Turning my backyard grill into the center stage of our festivities was easier than I imagined. I trimmed the tenderloin meticulously, ensuring every piece felt loved and cherished. The melted butter, a golden river of richness, mingled seamlessly with the fragrant spices, creating an aroma that drew everyone to the grill like a magnet. Secretly, I believe the trick was in letting the butter become hot and foamy before introducing the tenderloin, which enveloped the meat, marrying the flavors exquisitely.
Life, I’ve learned, is much like grilling—timing is everything. As the meat reached its perfect internal temperature, I gave it a moment to rest. There was a certain joy in watching my sister’s eyes light up as she sliced the tenderloin, perfectly cooked. It wasn’t just a meal. It was a tribute woven with love and seasoned with gratitude, much like pages of a treasured book that carried an unforgettable story.
Ingredients
- 1 (6-8-pound) whole beef tenderloin
- 2 sticks salted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 3 tablespoons seasoned salt, plus more, to taste
- 3 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning, plus more, to taste
Directions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- On a cutting board with a sharp knife, trim the tough membrane off of the top of the beef tenderloin, careful to leave all the sections of the tenderloin intact.
- In a heavy-duty foil roasting pan, add the trimmed beef tenderloin and evenly pour the melted butter over the top, rubbing it all over.
- Evenly sprinkle 3 tablespoons of the seasoned salt and 3 tablespoons of the lemon pepper seasoning on all sides of the buttered beef tenderloin.
- Transfer the roasting pan to the grill and allow the melted butter to become hot and foamy.
- Cook the tenderloin for 10 minutes.
- With a pair of long, heavy tongs, carefully turn the beef tenderloin.
- Evenly sprinkle the tenderloin with the extra seasoned salt and the extra lemon pepper seasoning.
- Cook the tenderloin, while carefully turning it every 7-8 minutes, until the meat is evenly browned all over and the meat reaches an internal temperature of 130 degrees F, about 20-30 minutes.
- With a pair of large, heavy tongs and insulated oven mitts, transfer the grilled beef tenderloin from the roasting pan to a clean cutting board and let it rest until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 degrees F, about 5-10 minutes.
- With a sharp or electric knife, slice the grilled beef tenderloin into serving-size pieces and serve.
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