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A Tale of Two Tenderloins: Beef Vs. Pork

5 December 2025 at 08:39

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times….

The best of times if you happen to be an AI billionaire.

The worst of times if you look at how much your grocery bills have increased since 2024.

Which brings us to holiday roasts, and in particular, one of the most prized roasts of all: tenderloin. This is the little-used muscle that runs near the spine of pigs and cattle. In both animals, it’s lean, tender, and versatile with the potential to be the meaty star of your holiday table.

But the current difference in price is stupefying: A price check at a local supermarket revealed pork tenderloin was $2.99 per pound while beef tenderloin was $26.99!

Beef and Pork Tenderloin

Once trimmed of fat and silverskin, beef tenderloin can be cut into individual steaks (filets mignon) or grilled whole, then sliced. Pork tenderloin can be treated the same way, though when sliced crosswise, the cuts are known as medallions. Grilling tenderloins whole is our preferred method of cooking to ensure the meat remains juicy and tender.

Feeling indulgent this holiday season? Here is one of our favorite recipes for beef tenderloin. It uses the reverse-sear method of cookingβ€”a very effective way to treat this exceptionally lean cut of meat. Serve as a main course with Three Hots Horseradish Sauce, or slice thinly and serve on cocktail breads as an appetizer.

Alternatively, take a financially conservative approach with Coffee-Crusted Pork Tenderloins with Redeye Barbecue Sauce. A new holiday tradition is born!

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Garlic Butter Filet Mignon

10 July 2024 at 11:37

Garlic Butter Filet Mignon

I started with a Whole Beef Tenderloin, then trimmed it into Filet Mignon Steaks – but you can start with Filet Mignon Steaks straight from the meat counter. To cook these steaks, I used a reverse-seared on a charcoal grill and brought them up slowly to nail the doneness. Then I moved them directly over the coals and basted with Garlic Butter while these Filets got flame-kissed over open flames.

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WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE:

I started with a whole beef tenderloin, trimmed it myself – because they are a little cheaper and you end up with extra meat for other recipes too. After I trimmed these filets into thick steaks, I seasoned them simply – but not lightly – and set up my Primo Grill for a two-zone fire.

Started the steaks out slow on the indirect side and when they hit 115 internal I seared them directly over the hot coals and basted them with garlic butter. I like them medium rare, so I only seared them for 1-2 minutes each side (basting them with the garlic butter the whole time). Took them off, let them rest and these were some of the best steaks I’ve ever cooked!

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GARLIC BUTTER FILET MIGNON

Garlic Butter Filet Mignon


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Description

Whole Beef Tenderloin trimmed into Filet Mignon Steaks and cooked with a reverse-seared – then basted with a Garlic Butter while they get flame-kissed over open flames


Ingredients

  • 5 – 12oz Beef Tenderloin Filets (AKA – Filet Mignon Steaks)
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Killer Hogs TX Brisket Rub
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 sticks salted butter
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Drizzle the outside of each steak with worcestershire sauce and season heavily with TX Rub (coarse salt and black pepper can substitute).
  2. Set up a grill for 2 zone cooking – hot and cool side.Β  I used my primo ceramic grill running Royal Oak Lump charcoal but any grill will work.
  3. Keep the grill between 275-300Β°F for the first stage of the reverse sear.Β Place a probe thermometer in the center of one of the filets and set each steak on the cool side of the grill to start away from the direct fire.
  4. Once the internal temperature reaches 115Β°F – about 25 minutes; remove the steaks from the grill and place on a foil lined sheet pan.Β Rest the steaks for about 15-20 minutes.Β You will notice the temp continues to climb but it will eventually stop and start to drop.Β This is where you want to do the sear stage.
  5. While the filets are resting – add a drizzle of olive oil to an iron skillet.Β Add the garlic and shallot and saute until soft – season with a little TX rub for flavor.
  6. Move the skillet off the direct heat and add the butter.Β Stir until the butter melts about 2 minutes and add the chopped parsley.
  7. Brush each filet with the butter mixture and place over the direct heat (Fire side) of the grill for 1 minute on each side.Β  Continue brushing with butter at this point and only cook until a char starts to form.Β  It should take about 1-2 minutes total each side.Β  It is important to not walk away and be extremely careful at this point because the fire will be rolling.
  8. Remove the steaks from the grill once seared and brush with additional garlic butter.Β  Rest the steaks for 5 minutes and serve.

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Smoked Beef Tenderloin

18 June 2022 at 11:26
Smoked Beef Tenderloin

Smoked Beef Tenderloin on Pellet Grill

Smoking a beef tenderloin this way gives new meaning to β€œsteak dinner”. When I was thinking about what meal I’d want for Father’s Day this year… I just wasn’t feeling ribeye… But I was feeling a perfectly smoked Beef Tenderloin, cut into filet-sized pieces, and served with some Beefy Smoked Mushrooms. WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE: Print

Smoked Beef Tenderloin


Description

Beef Tenderloin slow smoked on the pellet grill alongside some beefy, smoked mushrooms. Perfect for a different, delicious take on steak night.


Ingredients

  • 1 whole beef tenderloin
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Killer Hogs AP seasoning
  • 2 Tablespoons Traeger Saskatchewan Seasoning (or your fave blackened rub)

Beefy Smoked Mushrooms

  • 3 pints sliced mushrooms
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 5–6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 Tablespoon Kitchen Accomplice Beef Broth Concentrate
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 2 teaspoons Killer Hogs AP Seasoning
  • Place all ingredients into a smoker-safe dish or a half size aluminum pan. Smoke on pit for 1.5 – 2 hours until mushrooms and garlic are tender.

Instructions

  1. Trim the whole beef tenderloin into center cut portion be sure to remove any sinew or silver skin.
  2. Prepare pellet grill or any other smoker for indirect smoking at 250 degrees.
  3. Drizzle the outside of the tenderloin with Worcestershire for a binder and season with a layer of AP seasoning followed by the Saskatchewan seasoning.
  4. Place the tenderloin on the smoker, insert a probe thermometer into the center of the roast and smoke until internal temperature reaches 120 degrees.
  5. Remove the tenderloin from the pit and cover loosely in foil and rest for 20-30 minutes.
  6. Slice the tenderloin into desired thickness and serve.

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