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re: Whole filet cooking tips?

Posted on 2/20/18 at 9:15 pm to
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
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Posted on 2/20/18 at 9:15 pm to
Just an option to mention. I do it quite often.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 2/21/18 at 5:53 am to
It obviously wouldn't be the worst option, but if you have the whole roast I think your better off keeping it in as large of pieces as possible to maximize the medium rare possibilities.

I've reverse seared the whole roast, let rest, then portioned into steaks, and quickly seared them before. That works really well too.
This post was edited on 2/21/18 at 5:55 am
Posted by Coater
Madison, MS
Member since Jun 2005
33597 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 6:22 am to
I like reverse sear.

I rub it with Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper and add a couple pieces of oak to add some flavor.



Posted by Rougaroux
Madisonville
Member since Feb 2017
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Posted on 2/21/18 at 6:44 am to
Your steak looks like a dick and ball (side angle)
Posted by Coater
Madison, MS
Member since Jun 2005
33597 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 6:50 am to
Now I can’t unsee that :/
Posted by t00f
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Posted on 2/21/18 at 6:56 am to
Just messing with you Kosmo .. Whole filets are great. We don't have a big family and if I buy one I'd rather cut them up and pull them from the freezer as needed.

if we have people over I keep it whole.
Posted by TigerstuckinMS
Member since Nov 2005
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Posted on 2/21/18 at 11:09 am to

Posted by Powerman
Member since Jan 2004
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Posted on 2/21/18 at 11:13 am to
quote:



Why?


If you're going to be cooking an expensive cut of meat wouldn't you actually want to taste it instead of having it smothered with smoke?
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
74480 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 11:16 am to
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Yep, not enough intramuscular fat...


smoking is essentially reverse searing with a kiss of smoke flavor on the exterior
Posted by LSUballs
RayVegas LA
Member since Feb 2008
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Posted on 2/21/18 at 3:37 pm to
quote:

If you're going to be cooking an expensive cut of meat wouldn't you actually want to taste it instead of having it smothered with smoke?



I wouldn’t want to eat anything smothered in smoke, expensive or not. That sounds terrible.
Posted by horsesandbulls
Destin, FL
Member since Jun 2008
5234 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 7:12 pm to
Trim the beef dick.

Season with salt and pepper.

Chop up some fresh garlic, parsley, rosemary and thyme. mix the herbs and garlic together with a little bit of oil to make it all stick together. cover the beef dick with the herb rub.

sear it for 3-5 minutes on each side of the beef dick.

pop it in the oven at 250F for about 30 minutes and check the temp. Continue Roast until the internal temp in the center of the beef dick reaches 128F (Rare). 132F (MR) is okay but its fricked at 140(MW). Throw it in the trash at 145. This can take up to an hour depending on your oven.

pull it out the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Slice and serve.
Posted by Rza32
Member since Nov 2008
4685 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 7:46 pm to
Slow cook in crock pot. Make sure water covers filet, 2 bay leafs. Post pics.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
80759 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 8:29 pm to
quote:

Slow cook in crock pot. Make sure water covers filet, 2 bay leafs. Post pics.


I hope this is a joke
Posted by The Levee
Bat Country
Member since Feb 2006
11789 posts
Posted on 2/21/18 at 8:50 pm to
Olive oil, salt, pepper

Cook at 230 till it reaches an internal temp of 125

Sear
Posted by BigDropper
Member since Jul 2009
8851 posts
Posted on 2/22/18 at 12:32 am to
quote:

smoking is essentially reverse searing

& I wouldn't suggest that method for a while tenderloin either.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
80759 posts
Posted on 2/22/18 at 4:37 pm to
Why no reverse sear?
Posted by The Spleen
Member since Dec 2010
38865 posts
Posted on 2/22/18 at 4:42 pm to
I'd be nervous about cooking such a lean cut of meat at a lower temp, especially a cut so pricey as a whole tenderloin. It tends to dry it out with so little fat to break down into the meat. High heat for a short time seals in the moisture better, IMO.

I don't even sear it when I do one. The high heat gives it a decent enough crust. I've seen several recipes that do call for searing through.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
80759 posts
Posted on 2/22/18 at 5:15 pm to
The reason a piece of meat dries out is because it's overcooked. Low temperature cooking with proper monitoring (i.e. a probe thermometer) essentially makes it impossible to dry out the meat.

And searing meat or cooking at a high temperature doesn't seal in the juices. That's a myth and not backed up by science.
This post was edited on 2/22/18 at 5:16 pm
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