How To Cook A Whole Beef Tenderloin Or Butcher Into Smaller Cuts (2024)

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How To Cook A Whole Beef Tenderloin Or Butcher Into Smaller Cuts (2024)

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What cuts do you get from a whole beef tenderloin? ›

Tenderloin – Divided into three sections: the tail, the filet mignon, and the CheatauBriand. All exceptional meat with varying texture! The Chain (side muscle) – full of silverskin and thick fatty connective tissue.

What cooking method is best for beef tenderloin? ›

One of the easiest methods of cooking Beef Tenderloin is in the oven. With minimal prep and our easy-to-follow guidelines, you'll present a juicy and tasty roast to guests in no time. For best results, make sure the Tenderloin roast is completely thawed.

How many steaks can you get from a whole beef tenderloin? ›

If making steaks: a whole tenderloin that weighs about 5 lbs, will easily give you 6 2-inch steaks. So if you need more steaks, go for a larger tenderloin. (Do note that larger one will give you larger/wider steaks as well as a couple more.)

How many pounds of beef tenderloin for 10 adults? ›

For a holiday meal you'll want a whole tenderloin, and that will feed approximately 8 – 10 people. Allow at least 1/2 pound per person in your calculation. For more people you can cook multiple tenderloins.

How much weight do you lose trimming a beef tenderloin? ›

Roasts will be tied for even cooking. Whole tenderloins average 6-8 pounds before trimming. Once trimmed you will lose an average of 40% of the start weight!

What is the difference between whole beef tenderloin and filet mignon? ›

To sum up: Filet mignon is part of a beef tenderloin, but a beef tenderloin is not a filet mignon. Instead, it houses the filet mignon, which comes from the end portion of the tenderloin. The rest of the tenderloin can create other steak cuts or a delicious tenderloin roast to feed the family.

How big of a beef tenderloin do I need for 4 adults? ›

Since beef tenderloin is a relatively lean, boneless cut of beef and tends to be quite expensive, you can easily cut down that recommendation to 6 ounces of beef per person, especially if your dinner menu includes a few hearty sides. For feeding four to six guests, you'll want a roast between 1 1/2 to 2 pounds.

What is the average size of a whole beef tenderloin? ›

Here is an image of the whole beef tenderloin, code #1189 in the NAMP Meat Buyer's Guide. It is varies in size, but an average is about 2 1/2 feet (76.2 cm) long, 4" (10 cm) in diameter in the center, weighs 6 to 7 pounds (2.7 to 3.2kg), and can feed 12 to 16 people depending on how it is trimmed.

Is buying a whole beef tenderloin worth it? ›

Buying and butchering a whole tenderloin is a great way to make your beef dollars stretch further, especially on this super luxe cut. The nice part about doing light butchering on a tenderloin at home is the freedom to cut the biggest and most deluxe steaks for yourself.

What size do you cut a beef tenderloin? ›

Save the wing with the chain for other dishes. Next, cut off your tip end. It's too small for a traditional steak, but deliciously tender, so place it aside with your other scrap pieces. Now, you can cut 1.5-inch or 2-inch filet mignon steaks from your tenderloin.

Is it better to roast a beef tenderloin at a high or low temperature? ›

Low-Temperature Roasting

This method is ideal if you or your guests prefer beef cooked to medium, because the gentler oven heat insures that the roast maintains its moisture even when cooked past medium-rare.

Is whole beef tenderloin the same as prime rib? ›

Fat content and tenderness: Beef tenderloin is leaner than prime rib but more tender because of where it's located on the cow. Flavor: Prime rib is more juicy and flavorful due to the fat content and marbling. Cost: Beef tenderloin is one of the most expensive cuts of beef.

How much does a whole tenderloin weigh? ›

A fully trimmed and tied beef tenderloin will weigh between four and six pounds, and will yield eight to twelve 8-ounce filet mignon steaks approximately 1½-inches thick. Filet mignon steaks are the most expensive, tender, and desirable cut of steak.

Is whole beef tenderloin the same as filet mignon? ›

To sum up: Filet mignon is part of a beef tenderloin, but a beef tenderloin is not a filet mignon. Instead, it houses the filet mignon, which comes from the end portion of the tenderloin. The rest of the tenderloin can create other steak cuts or a delicious tenderloin roast to feed the family.

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