Beef Tenderloin Roasted In A Salt Crust Recipes

SALT-CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Liberally pepper the beef tenderloin on all sides.
• Brown all sides of the beef tenderloin, set aside so its comes to room temperature.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the salt, rosemary and water. You want the consistency of wet, packable sand.
• Spread a thin layer of the salt on your baking sheet.
• Place the beef tenderloin on top and cover the with remaining salt. Make sure the entire beef tenderloin is covered in the salt mix.
• Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 45-60 minutes or until the internal temperature is about 120°F (48°C) for medium rare.
• Remove and let it rest in the salt crust for 15 minutes.
• Using the back of the spoon, crack the salt crust and remove. Brush away any excess salt and remove the beef tenderloin.
• Slice and serve with roasted vegetables.
• Enjoy!

HERB CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Tie the beef with butcher's string and rub with the olive oil. Combine the rosemary, parsley, thyme, and garlic and pat the mixture on the beef. Season the beef with salt and pepper.
• Over high heat sear the beef in an ovenproof skillet, turning to brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Place the skillet directly into the oven and roast the beef for 20 to 25 minutes. Let the beef rest for 10 minutes before removing the string and slicing.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Line the bottom and sides of an 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Rub the parchment paper with butter and a little bit of the garlic. Lay the potatoes in overlapping rows to cover the bottom of the parchment paper. Sprinkle with some of the cheese and garlic. Repeat the layering process until all the potatoes, cheese and garlic have been used.
• Whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes. Press down on the potatoes to distribute the egg mixture. Cover the dish with parchment paper and bake for 1 1/2 hours. (Remove the parchment paper from the top for the last 20 minutes to brown the top).
• Allow the flan to rest for at least 15 minutes before turning out of the pan and cutting into serving sizes. This dish is best made a day ahead, then portioned and reheated in 400 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
• In a medium pot heat the olive oil over medium-high heat, add the onions, and cook for 7 minutes until soft, stirring frequently. Stir in the sugar and salt, and cook for a further 7 minutes. Add the port and vinegar, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the thyme. Keeps for 1 week stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container

BEEF TENDERLOIN ROASTED IN A SALT CRUST

Steps:

• Make the salt crust: In a stand mixer (use the paddle attachment) or in a large bowl, combine the salt, egg whites, and water. On medium speed or with a wooden spoon, mix in the flour a little at a time until the dough is firm and feels slightly dry and stiff, like Play-Doh , 2 to 3 minutes in a mixer. Without a mixer, you'll need to knead the dough by hand. The dough shouldn't be moist or sticky, and you might not need all 3 cups flour. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for 2 hours. If making ahead, refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Prepare the beef: If the salt crust has been refrigerated, bring it to room temperature. Heat the oven to 400°F. Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season it lightly with salt and pepper. Heat the butter and oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted and is starting to bubble, add the beef. Sear it until browned on all sides, basting with the butter and oil mixture in the pan, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Discard the excess fat in the skillet. In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk with 2 Tbs. water and set aside. Lightly flour a work surface. Roll out the salt crust dough into a rectangle large enough to easily wrap and enclose the beef without stretching or tearing the dough. Set the beef on the dough and lift up each side to enclose the beef as if you're folding an envelope . Press the seams together and transfer to a heavy baking sheet (a large, flat metal spatula works well for the transfer). If the dough cracks or tears, patch it with a piece of dough pinched from a thicker area. Brush the entire surface of the dough with the egg yolk glaze and sprinkle with a little salt. Roast on a center rack until an instant-read thermometer inserted through the crust and into the center of the meat registers 125°F for medium rare, 25 to 28 minutes; check early to avoid overcooking. (For rare, cook the beef to 120°F; for medium, cook to 130°F.

SALT-ENCRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Stir flour, coarse salt, 1/4 cup minced herbs and black pepper in large bowl to blend. Beat egg whites in medium bowl just until foamy. Gradually pour 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, then egg whites into flour mixture. Using wooden spoon, stir until mixture begins to clump together. Knead in bowl, adding more water by tablespoonfuls until firm moist dough forms. Turn dough out onto floured surface. Knead until smooth, about 4 minutes. Form into ball. Cover dough with plastic; let rest at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours at room temperature.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef to skillet; brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate.
• Roll out dough on floured surface to 13 x 10-inch rectangle. Place beef in center of dough. Sprinkle 1/4 cup minced herbs all over beef. Wrap dough tightly around beef; pinch edges firmly to seal. Place seam side up on baking sheet.
• Roast until thermometer inserted through dough into center of beef registers 120°F for rare, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven; let beef stand at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour (beef will continue cooking, becoming medium-rare after about 30 minutes). Cut crust to open. Remove beef and cut into thick slices. Arrange on platter. Sprinkle lightly with fleur de sel.

BEEF TENDERLOIN IN HERBED SALT CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Pat beef dry. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown beef (excluding ends), turning occasionally, about 6 minutes total. Transfer beef to a shallow roasting pan, reserving pan drippings in skillet.
• Stir together salt, rosemary, pepper, and water until mixture resembles wet sand. Pat salt mixture onto top and sides of meat to coat evenly and roast in middle of oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted diagonally 2 inches into meat registers 130°F for medium-rare, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Let meat stand in roasting pan 5 minutes. Remove salt crust and transfer meat to a cutting board. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and spoon meat juices from skillet over slices.

BEEF TENDERLOIN ROASTED IN AN HERB-INFUSED SALT CRUST

Steps:

• At least 3 1/2 hours before serving, prepare the salt crust in the bowl.
• of a heavy-duty electric mixer fitted with a paddle, combine the salt and.
• herbs and mix to blend,add the egg whites and 2/3 cup water, and mix.
• until thoroughly blended, add 2 cups of the flour, a little at a time, and.
• knead until the mixture forms a firm, homogeneous dough, 2 to 3 minutes (You may not need all of the flour) The dough should be firm, not too.
• moist or sticky, or the beef will steam, not roast- if necessary, knead in additional flour or water for a firm dough, Cover with plastic wrap and.
• let rest at room temperature for a minimum of 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
• (This resting period will make the dough less sticky and easier to roll out.).
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Prepare the beef: Pat the meat dry with paper towels (Do not salt the.
• meat at this point, or flavorful juices will be drawn from the meat and it.
• will not brown evenly) in a large skillet, combine the butter and oil over moderately high heat, when hot, add the beef and sear well on all sides.
• 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place a salad plate upside down on a large platter,.
• transfer the seared beef to rest on the salad plate, placing it at an angle.
• this will allow air to circulate evenly around the beef as it continues to.
• cook while resting, making for meat that is evenly cooked and tender.
• let rest for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to form a.
• 10- x 15-inch rectangle, or one large enough to easily enclose the beef.
• without stretching the dough.
• In a small bowl, combine the egg yolk and 1/2 teaspoon water to make.
• a glaze. Set aside.
• Sprinkle the beef with the thyme. Completely wrap the beef in the salt crust, pressing all the seams together. Be sure that all the seams are well sealed.) Wrap the beef just before roasting. If you wrap it in advance,.
• the meat and the salt crust will turn soggy.) Transfer the wrapped beef.
• to a baking sheet. With a brush, coat the entire surface of the crust.
• with the glaze. Sprinkle the crust with the sea salt.
• Place the baking sheet in the center of the oven and roast for 15 minutes per pound for rare meat (or until the interior registers 125 degrees F when measured with a meat thermometer). For medium rare, roast an additional.
• 3 to 4 minutes per pound. The crust should be a light, golden brown. Let.
• the beef rest in the crust on the baking sheet at room temperature for 1.
• hour before serving. (The beef will remain warm.).
• To serve, slice off the crust at one end, remove the beef, and discard.
• the crust. Season the beef with pepper. Cut on the diagonal into thick.
• slices and arrange on a warmed serving platter. Serve immediately.
• Testing for Doneness.
• There are many ways to test meat for doneness. For beef, insert an instant-.
• reading meat thermometer into the center of the meat, away from the bones,.and leave it there for 30 seconds. Remove the thermometer to check the interior temperature of the meat: 140 degrees F for rare, 150 degrees F for medium-rare,160 degrees F for medium, 170 degrees F for well done. If you do not have a meat thermometer, do as many chefs do: Place a metal skewer into the thickest part.of the meat and wait 30 seconds. Remove the skewer and touch it to your bottom.lip. If the skewer is cold, the meat is underdone; if the skewer is warm, the meat.is rare; if the skewer is hot, the meat is well done.

BEEF ROASTED IN SALT CRUST

Steps:

• In a bowl stir together the salt and 3/4 cup water until the mixture forms a slightly stiff paste resembling wet snow. Arrange the rib roast, fat side up, in a roasting pan and coat it completely with the salt mixture, patting the mixture on about 1/4 inch thick. Roast the beef in the middle of a preheated oven 325°F. oven for 2 hours (about 22 minutes per pound), or until it registers 130°F. on a meat thermometer for medium-rare meat. Transfer the beef to a cutting board and let it stand for 15 minutes. Remove the crust with a hammer and carve the meat.

GOOD EATS BEEF TENDERLOIN IN SALT CRUST (ALTON BROWN 2004)

Steps:

• Reserve half of the herbs for later. Mix the other half of herbs and all the other dry goods together in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add the egg whites/water mixture.
• Use a potato masher (unless you have a very strong KitchenAid) and begin to mash and mix the dough. It will be very tough and crumbly. Scrape down the sides and knead to a solid mass (it will still be crumbly).
• Place dough (break up if needed) into a sturdy ziplock freezer bag. Seal up and leave on counter for 4-24 hours (this allows the egg whites to soak up the dough).
• About 1 hr before dough is ready: In order to achieve uniform cooking, fold over slender tail end of tenderloin and tie with kitchen twine. Set a large electric griddle at its highest setting; brush the tenderloin with the olive oil and sear on all sides until well browned, approximately 10 minutes. Rest the meat for at least 5 minutes or until it is cool to the touch so as not to melt the dough.
• Preheat oven to 400°F Transfer dough to a floured surface and roll out to 3/16-inch thickness, approximately a 24 by 18-inch rectangle. Trim away extra dough, if necessary. Sprinkle the remaining herbs on the center section of the dough and gently press down.
• Place meat in the middle of the dough. Gently take one side and fold over meat. Fold back a flap. Bring up the other end and crimp together with the flap. Fold short ends over and crimp to seal. You do not want it tight around the meat, but you do want it sealed well.
• Move the roast onto a baking sheet. Insert a meat thermometer into center of roast. Set to 125°F Baking time is approximately 25-30 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 30 minutes or up to 1 hour. The tenderloin will continue to cook 10 to 15 degrees more. Cut salt crust at 1 end and extract meat by pulling out of dough tube using tongs. Slice and serve immediately. (Alton says to toss the casing in the yard as it's good for wildlife).