Ingredients

  • 1 (5 lb) whole beef tenderloin
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leave
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

Method

  • Trim all excess fat and silver skin from beef.
  • Fold narrow tip end under to form an even thickness of tenderloin.
  • Tie butcher string every 2" to keep shape.
  • Mix together remaining ingredients and rub evenly over entire tenderloin.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Sear beef over high heat on grill, using direct heat, until all sides are browned and carmelized.
  • Reduce grill heat to medium, and place beef over indirect heat.
  • Close grill and cook for 45 minutes.
  • Do not open grill or cooking time will greatly increase.
  • Check beef with instant read meat thermometer: 120 degrees for rare, 130 degrees for medium rare (ideal), 140 degrees for medium.
  • Remove beef from grill, cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 15 minutes before slicing thinly.