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Step 1
Trim - remove the silvers skin and excess fat from the tenderloin if a butcher has not done so already. Use a sharp knife to carefully cut away fat and silver skin from meat.
Step 2
Pat Dry - Before adding the herbs and salt, pat roast with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Step 3
Tie - Wrap the smaller ends of the roast under the larger middle. Tie it up in several spots so it will cook more evenly. Cut off excess twine.
Step 4
Sprinkle with Herbs - Sprinkle coarse sea salt over entire roast, including the ends. Follow with dried thyme and garlic powder. Press herbs down so they will stick to the meat.
Step 5
Sear - Add the beef to a large cast iron skillet and drizzle olive oil over the top. Place in a 475ºF oven for 10 minutes to sear the meat, then lower the temperature to 300 degrees.
Step 6
Roast - Cook roast uncovered in the oven at 300ºF. Check temperature with an instant-read thermometer every 10 minutes. If your roast is bigger or smaller the cooking time will vary.
Step 7
Check Temperature - Remember to cook to temperature, not to time. Take the roast out of oven when the temperature in the middle of the tenderloin reaches 5 to 10 degrees BELOW your desired doneness.
Step 8
Rest - Remove tenderloin from oven with tongs and place on a cutting board. There's no need to cover it with aluminum foil or it will sweat. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes before carving into 1 inch slices. *Remember to remove the twine before carving.
Step 9
Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Refrigerate until time to serve alongside tenderloin slices.