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PREPARING MEAT: Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
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Tie heavy string at several pints around tenderloin to maintain its shape while baking.
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Place on rack, fat side up, in a shallow roasting pan.
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Mix 2 Tbsp.
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soft butter with brandy and spread over top and sides.
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Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Bake 20 min.
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When done, remove meat to another rack to cold.
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Let stand till barely hot to touch, about 30 min.
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Remove string and pat dry with a paper towel.
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Trim away any thick fat.
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MUSHROOM FILLING (DUXELLES) : Finely chop mushrooms and sprinkle immediately with lemon juice to maintain their light color.
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In a small skillet, heat the remaining 4 Tbsp.
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butter and add in mushrooms, scallions, dry sherry and parsley.
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Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, till the onion is tender and all liquid is absorbed.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
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Cold.
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ASSEMBLING WELLINGTON: On a pastry cloth or possibly lightly floured board, roll out pastry into a rectangle about 3/8 inch thick.
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It should be large sufficient to encase the meat, at least 12x18 inches.
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Spread the duxelles over pastry, pressing in firmly.
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Leave an inch margin on all sides.
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Place meat, top side down, in middle of pastry.
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Wrap pastry around meat and seal seams and ends securely, moistening edges with water if necessary.
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Place on an ungreased baking sheet, seam side down.
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Roll out left-over pastry and cut out small designs to suit your creativity; flowers, stars, holly, etc.
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Use them to decorate the top of the Wellington.
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Wrap the Wellington in plastic film and chill till 1 hour before baking.
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FINAL BAKING: Let the Wellington stand at room temperature 1 hour before baking.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Mix beaten egg and water and brush over all of pastry to ensure a high gloss.
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Bake the Wellington for 30-35 min or possibly till pastry is golden.
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Let stand 15 min before placing on a warmed serving platter.
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Garnish attractively with parsley or possibly watercress.
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Carve the Wellington in 3/4 inch slices and accompany it with a gravy boat of Rossini Sauce.
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To complete the menu, we suggest a carrot dish or possibly Celery Almondine, fresh asparagus.