Grilled Bourbon Beef Tenderloin
This grilled beef tenderloin recipe creates a memorablemeal focal point that can be dressed up or down.
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb beef tenderloin silvered and tied
- 1 cup bourbon
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup soy sauce
- juice of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt and Pepper
- 2-gallon Ziploc bag
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by combining the bourbon, thyme, brown sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, water, salt and pepper in a large2-gallon size Ziploc bag and shake to mix all together.
- Place the meat in the bag and refrigerate overnight (4 to 6 hours will suffice if you are in a pinch), turning meat over several times. Take the meat out of the refrigerator about an hour before cooking to bring to room temperature.
- Preheat the grill to about 400degrees. Place the meat on the grill and reserve the liquid from the marinade.
- Cook over high heat with the lid closed. Turn the meat occasionally while basting it with the marinade. It will take about 25 to 30minutes for a medium cook, but to be sure you get it perfect, use at thermometer. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat and wait till it reads 125 to130degrees F for medium to rare.
- Let the meat rest for about 10minutes after taking it off the grill. Cut the string off the meat and begin slicing to desired thickness.