Ingredients

  • 1 cup bourbon
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 beef tenderloin, silver connective tissue removed
  • Oil for grill
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup horseradish, drained

Method

  • Prepare marinade by combining bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, cilantro, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, water, and thyme.
  • Be sure tenderloin is completely trimmed of any fat and connective tissue.
  • Fold the tail end of the beef back underneath itself so that it is of uniform thickness.
  • Secure with butchers string.
  • Pour marinade over meat, cover, and refrigerate 8 to 12 hours.
  • Turn meat over several times during that time.
  • Prepare grill for cooking (or preheat oven to 350 degrees).
  • When fire is ready, place meat on oiled grill, reserving marinade.
  • Cook over high heat with lid closed, turning often; occasionally baste.
  • Cooks rare in about 30 or 45 minutes in the oven.
  • Serve with Horseradish Cream on the side.
  • Whip cream until stiff.
  • Stir in horseradish, mixing well.