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Another (but different) reverse sear question
Posted on 9/5/16 at 7:58 am
Posted on 9/5/16 at 7:58 am
Gonna reverse-sear a whole beef tenderloin butt today. Has anyone ever got a large hunk of meat like this up to pre-sear temp, then sliced into steaks before searing each individually? Just a concept I'm thinking of trying. The reason for this would be to increase area of seared surfaces and cut some different thicknesses so I can do a few well-done during searing process (I know, I know......it hurts me too). I just don't want to screw up this beautiful piece. Any experience or thoughts?
Posted on 9/5/16 at 8:12 am to WhoDatMatt
Cut the filet into steaks first.
Posted on 9/5/16 at 8:17 am to WhoDatMatt
It's doable. I'd reverse sear the whole thing. Then slice into steaks. If not done enough then sear to order.
Might want to cook to a little under temp in the oven if that's your plan.
Might want to cook to a little under temp in the oven if that's your plan.
Posted on 9/5/16 at 8:53 am to WhoDatMatt
Make damned sure it's good and rested before cutting.
Posted on 9/5/16 at 9:19 am to WhoDatMatt
I'd throw that whole thing, seasoned, in a 500 degree oven for 30 minutes then take it out and cover it in foil for a 30 minute rest. The juice makes a damn fine addition to any sauce you're making.
Posted on 9/5/16 at 9:44 am to Gaston
Another possible issue I see is that the reverse sear dries the surface of the steak. If you keep it whole, you would be searing a wet surface, and that may not be as effective.
As someone else said. Rest that sucker for a good 20 minutes or more.
One advantage would be that you could cut the steaks into a variety of different thicknesses.
As someone else said. Rest that sucker for a good 20 minutes or more.
One advantage would be that you could cut the steaks into a variety of different thicknesses.
Posted on 9/5/16 at 10:10 am to Degas
quote:nm...the downvoters seem to think you should cut into it right away.
Make damned sure it's good and rested before cutting.
Posted on 9/5/16 at 10:13 am to Degas
Sous vide whole loin, rest, cut, dry, sear
Degas knows...
Degas knows...
This post was edited on 9/5/16 at 10:20 am
Posted on 9/5/16 at 10:22 am to Rouge
quote:I wouldn't advise this, but it's what the OP was asking about. I tossed in a tip. Thanks for the cynicism. Have a crappy day.
Sous vide whole loin, rest, cut, dry, sear Degas knows...
Posted on 9/5/16 at 11:45 am to WhoDatMatt
I think it is a matter of preference for which surfaces you want to sear. If you want to sear the flat sides of the steaks you will have to slice them first. If you are content with the outside edges being seared then you should sear before slicing. If you want all exterior surfaces seared, then you will need to take into account the time and work involved as well as the additional cooking time involved. You might need to remove the whole tenderloin from heat a few degrees lower in temperature knowing you will raise it more when searing.
Posted on 9/5/16 at 2:20 pm to WhoDatMatt
I've done this several times before (oven, let rest, cut into steaks and sear).
It comes out amazingly and let's you have more variety if you have heathens that like meat more than medium rare.
It's a great way to do it as it also increases your malliard reaction/medium rare ratio but still keep most of the meat medium rare. It's the way I actually prefer to do a tenderloin.
It comes out amazingly and let's you have more variety if you have heathens that like meat more than medium rare.
It's a great way to do it as it also increases your malliard reaction/medium rare ratio but still keep most of the meat medium rare. It's the way I actually prefer to do a tenderloin.
Posted on 9/5/16 at 2:46 pm to WhoDatMatt
My Dad grills whole tenderloins all the time, sometimes several at one time. He cuts them into steaks and serves, though. He doesn't cut them into steaks and then sear. The steaks are terrific.
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