Peppercorn Beef Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 4-pound beef tenderloin
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 2 teaspoon freshly ground pink peppercorns
- 2 teaspoon freshly ground green peppercorns
- 2 teaspoon freshly ground black peppercorns
- 2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- curly endive (optional)
- orange rind strips (optional)
Instructions
Trim fat from tenderloin. Combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce and next 6 ingredients; stir well. Rub tenderloin with soy sauce mixture. Combine tenderloin and remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce in a large zip-top heavy-duty plastic bag. Seal bag; marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, turning bag occasionally. Remove tenderloin from bag, reserving marinade. Fold under 3 to 4 inches of small end. Place tenderloin on a broiler rack coated with cooking spray; place rack on a broiler pan. Insert meat thermometer into thickest portion of tenderloin. Bake at 425 deg for 45 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 140 deg (rare) or 160 deg (medium), basting tenderloin frequently with reserved marinade. Place tenderloin on a large serving platter, and let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with curly endive and orange rind strips, if desired. Yield: 14 servings (serving size: 3 ounces).