Should I season my beef tenderloin overnight?

Table of Contents:

1. Should I season my beef tenderloin overnight?
2. Can you cut a beef tenderloin in half?
3. What do you do with a tenderloin chain?
4. What can I do with a head of beef tenderloin?
5. What can I do with beef tenderloin scraps?
6. How do you cut a beef tenderloin after cooking?

Should I season my beef tenderloin overnight?

Season the tenderloin with salt and pepper, place on a rack set in a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, and refrigerate overnight or up to 48 hours.

Can you cut a beef tenderloin in half?

Cut the filet in half to make two equal pieces about 7 inches long. You'll have one piece with the broad double-pieced butt portion and a thinner piece that tapers to a small tip. Tuck the tapered tip under and tie with twine to fashion two equally thick roasts. Tie each roast at 2-inch intervals.

What do you do with a tenderloin chain?

The chain of the beef tenderloin is often used by restaurants to make a dish they call "tips". Basically you take the chunks of meat left after cleaning the chain and cut into bite sized pieces, pan sear and serve over egg noodles with an onion and mushroom gravy similar to what you would use for salisbury steak.

What can I do with a head of beef tenderloin?

The shape of the tenderloin tapers from the head (large end) to the tail (small end). Both ends can be roasted, sliced into small steaks, or cut into cubes or strips for kabobs, stir frys, stroganoff, and so much more.

What can I do with beef tenderloin scraps?

These scraps will make a beautiful beef stew but you can also make quick meals: -Saute it with some onions and mushrooms or make steak stir fry. -Slice it thinly and make cheese steak sandwiches. -Cut it into cubes and make beef kebabs.

How do you cut a beef tenderloin after cooking?

It MUST be removed. To remove it, pull up some of the silver skin at one end of the tenderloin and then use a thin knife to cut along the silver skin to separate it from the meat. Some silverskin will pull up just by tugging and pulling with your hands.