Don’t be intimidated by it’s beauty (or size), this big boneless cut is easy to portion, straightforward to prepare, and a breeze to carve. It’s tender, delicious, and—tenderloin being the cut from which filet mignon comes—a holiday, special-occasion, or ultimate Sunday dinner indulgence.
| Tenderloin Cook Times (Minutes) | ||
| Weight (kg/lb) | Medium Rare 130°F (50°C) | Medium to Well-Done 155°F (68°C) or higher |
| .5 kg (1 lb) | 30 to 40 | 55 to 65 |
| 1 kg (2 lb) | 35 to 40 | 60 to 70 |
| 1.5 kg (3 lb) | 35 to 45 | 65 to 75 |
Butt Tenderloin Premium Oven Roast
Centre Cut Tenderloin Premium Oven Roast
Short Tenderloin Premium Oven Roast
The best way to know when your roast will be done is to follow a Minutes per Pound cooking chart.
The shape of the roast and the type of cut are major factors that determine cooking time (as well as the accuracy of your oven) – these factors make it impossible to develop accurate Minutes per Pound estimates. The best way to know your roast is done the way you like it is to use a meat thermometer.
There are three sections to a tenderloin –
This tenderloin section is the larger end of the whole tenderloin and is characterized as soft texturized with less marbling that delivers a unique mild flavour. As a premium Oven Roast, this cut is luxury priced and it delivers an extremely lean and tender eating experience.
This centre section of the whole tenderloin is also known as the Chateaubriand and is characterized as having a nice even shape that makes it ideal for making Beef Wellington. Tenderloin is a soft textured beef cut with less marbling and a unique mild flavour. As a premium Oven Roast, it delivers an extremely lean and tender eating experience at a higher price point.
This tenderloin section is the smaller tapered end section of the whole tenderloin and is characterized as having soft texture with less marbling and a unique mild flavour. As a premium Oven Roast, it delivers an extremely lean and tender eating experience at a high price point. With the tapered end, the thinnest portion can be used for excellent sit-fry strips or fondue/grilling kabob cubes.
