Molasses-Bourbon Beef Tenderloin Recipe

Name: Molasses-Bourbon Beef Tenderloin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups light or dark molasses; 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup bourbon or dry red wine; About 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh-ground pepper; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes; 1 center-cut beef tenderloin (3 1/2 to 4 lb.); Parsley sprigs; Salt

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups light or dark molasses
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup bourbon or dry red wine
About 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh-ground pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes
1 center-cut beef tenderloin (3 1/2 to 4 lb.)
Parsley sprigs
Salt

1
In a large baking dish or roasting pan, mix molasses, vinegar, bourbon, pepper, garlic, shallot, ginger, thyme, and chili flakes. Trim any excess fat from tenderloin and discard. Rinse meat and pat dry. Set in marinade and turn to coat. Cover dish and chill, turning meat occasionally, at least 4 hours or up to 1 day.
2
Lift beef from marinade; discard marinade (or bring to a boil, cool, cover, and freeze for another use). If tenderloin is uneven, tie with cotton string where needed to make evenly thick. Set on a rack in a foil-lined 12- by 15-inch roasting or baking pan.
3
Bake in 400u00b0 regular or convection oven until a thermometer inserted in center of thickest part registers 130u00b0 to 135u00b0 for rare, 40 to 50 minutes. Let rest in a warm place at least 5, or up to 15, minutes.
4
Remove strings. Transfer meat to a platter and garnish with parsley sprigs. To serve, slice 1/4 to 1 inch thick. Add salt and more pepper to taste.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups light or dark molasses, 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup bourbon or dry red wine, About 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh-ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Molasses-Bourbon Beef Tenderloin falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Molasses-Bourbon Beef Tenderloin

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