"The Raw and The Cured" Cured Tenderloin of Beef Recipe

Name: "The Raw and The Cured" Cured Tenderloin of Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 2 cups kosher salt; 8 black peppercorns, coarsely cracked; 1 teaspoon crushed dried jalapeno or other hot chile; 1 star anise pod; 1 cup fresh orange juice; 1/2 cup citrus-flavored vodka; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; One 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 8 fresh mint sprigs; 1 pound center-cut beef tenderloin

Servings: persons

2 cups sugar
2 cups kosher salt
8 black peppercorns, coarsely cracked
1 teaspoon crushed dried jalapeno or other hot chile
1 star anise pod
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup citrus-flavored vodka
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
One 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
8 fresh mint sprigs
1 pound center-cut beef tenderloin

1
Combine the sugar, salt, peppercorns, jalapeno and star anise in a medium bowl and mix well.
2
Add the orange juice, vodka, olive oil, soy sauce, ginger and mint sprigs and stir well.
3
Pour into a glass or ceramic loaf pan or another pan or dish that would hold the beef snugly.
4
Add the beef to the loaf pan and turn it several times, rubbing the curing mixture into the meat; the beef should be buried in the curing mixture.
5
Cover the beef with plastic wrap and weight it with a 28-ounce can or another heavy weight.
6
Refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours.
7
Remove the beef from the pan.
8
Brush off the curing mixture and pat dry with paper towels.
9
Wrap the tenderloin in plastic wrap and freeze for about 30 minutes, or until partially frozen.
10
(This will make the meat easier to slice.)

1028

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 2 cups sugar, 2 cups kosher salt, 8 black peppercorns, coarsely cracked, 1 teaspoon crushed dried jalapeno or other hot chile, and more.

Yes, "The Raw and The Cured" Cured Tenderloin of Beef 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.

"The Raw and The Cured" Cured Tenderloin of Beef

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