Black Pepper and Molasses-Glazed Filet Mignon Recipe

Name: Black Pepper and Molasses-Glazed Filet Mignon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon finely grated gingerroot; 1/4 cup dark rum; 1 cup dark molasses; 3 cups freshly squeezed orange juice; 3 tablespoons cracked black pepper; Kosher salt, to taste; 2 (2 pound) pieces of beef filet; Olive oil for brushing the meat; Kosher salt, to taste; Molasses Glaze

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely grated gingerroot
1/4 cup dark rum
1 cup dark molasses
3 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
3 tablespoons cracked black pepper
Kosher salt, to taste
2 (2 pound) pieces of beef filet
Olive oil for brushing the meat
Kosher salt, to taste
Molasses Glaze

1
Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium-high until almost smoking, and cook the onion until soft, 4 to 5 minutes.
2
Add the garlic and gingerroot and cook an additional 2 minutes.
3
Add the rum and reduce until completely dry.
4
Add the molasses, orange juice, and pepper, season with salt, and cook until reduced to 1 cup, 15 to 20 minutes.
5
Let cool at room temperature.
6
May be refrigerated, covered, for 1 day; use at room temperature.
7
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium.
8
Brush the meat with olive oil and season with salt.
9
Grill until well seared on ones side, 4 minutes, turn over, and baste with the Molasses Glaze.
10
Continue grilling for 3 minutes, turn over, baste and grill for 2 to 3 minutes more (a total of 10 minutes), for medium rare.
11
Let rest for 10 minutes; then slice into 8 steaks.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon finely grated gingerroot, and more.

Yes, Black Pepper and Molasses-Glazed Filet Mignon falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black Pepper and Molasses-Glazed Filet Mignon

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