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Another (but different) reverse sear question

Posted on 9/5/16 at 7:58 am
Posted by WhoDatMatt
Da hood
Member since Nov 2014
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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 by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
118229 posts
Posted on 9/5/16 at 8:12 am to
Cut the filet into steaks first.
Posted by Motorboat
At the camp
Member since Oct 2007
23912 posts
Posted on 9/5/16 at 8:17 am to
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.
Posted by Degas
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Posted on 9/5/16 at 8:53 am to
Make damned sure it's good and rested before cutting.
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
41694 posts
Posted on 9/5/16 at 9:19 am to
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 by Jax-Tiger
Vero Beach, FL
Member since Jan 2005
26881 posts
Posted on 9/5/16 at 9:44 am to
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.
Posted by Degas
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Posted on 9/5/16 at 10:10 am to
quote:

Make damned sure it's good and rested before cutting.
nm...the downvoters seem to think you should cut into it right away.
Posted by Rouge
Floston Paradise
Member since Oct 2004
138159 posts
Posted on 9/5/16 at 10:13 am to
Sous vide whole loin, rest, cut, dry, sear

Degas knows...
This post was edited on 9/5/16 at 10:20 am
Posted by Degas
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Member since Jul 2010
11943 posts
Posted on 9/5/16 at 10:22 am to
quote:

Sous vide whole loin, rest, cut, dry, sear Degas knows...
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.
Posted by Poodlebrain
Way Right of Rex
Member since Jan 2004
19860 posts
Posted on 9/5/16 at 11:45 am to
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 by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
79955 posts
Posted on 9/5/16 at 2:20 pm to
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.
Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
49636 posts
Posted on 9/5/16 at 2:46 pm to
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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