Cedric’s Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Name: Cedric’s Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Yield: Serves 12
Ingredients: 1 whole (5- to 6-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed; 1 garlic clove, halved; Extra-virgin olive oil; 10 sprigs fresh thyme, torn into small pieces; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, torn into small pieces; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

January 24, 2012

After my brother Philippe builds the perfect fire in the grill, my son, Cedric, cooks the perfect whole tenderloin. Quickly marinating the beef in herbs and oil and then using that oil to baste the beef keeps the lean meat from drying out and infuses it with flavor. Serve this with good mustard or Barbecue Sauce (page 247).

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