How to Barbecue Beef Tenderloin

When looking for beef that is the most flavorful and tender, choose beef tenderloin. The tenderloin comes from the center loin section of the cow. The muscle in this portion of the cow is not exercised much, making the meat from this section tender. Cooking the tenderloin properly will ensure the best flavor and texture. You can cook the tenderloin whole on your barbecue grill, but cutting it into individual steaks makes for easier cooking.

Things You'll Need

  • Beef tenderloin
  • Sharp knife
  • 1/2 tsp. summer savory
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. rosemary
  • 1/8 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp. ground pepper
  • Small bowl
  • Bacon strips
  • Toothpicks
  • Outdoor gas grill
  • Long handled tongs
  • Meat thermometer
  • Platter

Instructions

  1. Remove the tenderloin from the refrigerator 20 minutes prior to grilling to allow the meat to come close to room temperature.

  2. Remove the silver-tinged skin and any excess fat from the tenderloin using a sharp knife. Dispose of the skin and fat.

  3. Slice the tenderloin into serving portions. The individual pieces should be ¾-inch to an inch in thickness.

  4. Combine the summer savory, thyme and rosemary in a small dish. Add the freshly ground pepper and sea salt.

  5. Rub the herb mixture on both sides of the steaks.

  6. Wrap each steak in a strip of bacon. Secure with a toothpick.

  7. Light the grill. Preheat the grill to medium heat.

  8. Sear the meat two minutes on each side for rare steaks. Turn the steaks using tongs. Additional cooking time will increase the doneness.

  9. Insert a meat thermometer horizontally into the middle of the steaks to check the internal temperature. Rare steaks will be 120 to 125 degrees. Medium rare steaks will be 130 to 135 degrees. Medium steaks will be 140 to 145 degrees.

  10. Remove the steaks to a warm platter. Serve with grilled vegetables and warm rolls.

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