Tired of grissly steaks. Is beef tenderloin a good choice ?

[red sled]

Fareway has beef tenderloin on sale for $12.99 / lb. which is $2 per lb. less than Costco. So I'm wondering... this is the really tender part of a T-Bone steak, and the same as Filet Mignion ? Am I correct ?

My teeth aren't as good as they used to be and many of the steaks we bring home, although looking great, end up with too much trimming for grissle. I don't mind paying more for a REALLY GOOD, juicy, tender steak. So is beef tenderloin a good choice, and how thick or thin should I have them cut it (it's free) ?

 

[gmc2003]

Yes it's same as Filet Mignon, Yes it's a very good cut of meat, Cut it into 2 to 3 inch steaks. The narrower end is the most tender.

Enjoy it.

Chris

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Chris has you covered there.

Best cut of steak that you can buy. Best when it is rare-medium rare. $12.99 lb not a bad price.

You can smoke it, grill it, pan sear it and then stick it in the oven till you hit 125. Whatever method you use I like to get mine to 125 then pull it...carryover heat usually gets you to 130. I also like to put a little bit of boursin cheese or a glob of butter on top while it is still hot.

Good luck! Got me hungry now!

 

[Bearcarver]

Yes, it actually is Filet Mignon, except Filet Mignon is usually sliced before cooking, whereas Beef Tenderloin is Cooked before slicing. At least that's the way I look at it.

Around here it usually costs about $17 per pound.
I only bought it twice in the last 5 years---Once it was $10.99, and the other time it was $7.99.

This was my favorite one:
Smoked Beef Tenderloin (On Sale)


Bear

 

[markh024]

Beef tloin. Smoke it and then sear it. DELICIOUS! This one went a little too long but still juicy and delicious.

 

[indaswamp]

Not as much flavor as a ribeye IMO, but the most tender cut on any animal for sure.

 

[SmokinAl]

Yep I agree with the above, not as much flavor as a ribeye, but there is nothing more tender!
Al

 

[atomicsmoke]

Very tender no question about it, easy to cook but after eating my aged rib steaks in the last year or so i find tenderloin bland. I still buy it when on sale (just got some for 8.99/lb -canadian)...my family likes it more than rib.

 

[phatbac]

There are some good YouTube videos on how to break down a whole tenderloin either for steaks or to smoke/roast whole. you need to get the silver skin off and some of the side meat. when you slice it it a very flavorful and tender cut. I h bought two right before Christmas because food lion had them for 7.99/lb whole. I butchered them an grilled them with a little garlic salt and black pepper. they were wonderful.

If you can get one at a price you like get two or three, you wont be disappointed!

Happy Smoking,
phatbac

 

[red sled]

Thanks everyone for the input ! We brought one home to try, had it cut into steaks and a 3 lb. roast. Already peeled and cut at no extra cost. Looking forward to trying it this weekend on the grill (my wife says) lol. I might talk her into letting me smoke the roast.