Ingredients

  • 1 x Beef tenderloin, trimmed of fat (3 1/2 lb.)
  • 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. Creole Seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 lb Fresh horseradish, peeled and grated (about 1 1/2 c.)
  • 1/2 tsp Finely grnd black pepper
  • 2 tsp Minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 c. Emeril's Worcestershire Sauce, or possibly store bought
  • 2 Tbsp. Finely minced fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 x Recipe Fresh Cranberry Compote, (recipe follows)

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Rub the tenderloin with the oil and Creole Seasoning.
  • Heat a saute/fry pan large sufficient to hold the tenderloin over high heat till the pan is very warm, about 2 min.
  • Sear the meat till proportionately browned on all sides, about 2 min per side.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Line a shallow baking pan fitted with a wire rack with aluminum foil.
  • Place the tenderloin on the rack.
  • Rub the top and sides of the meat with the mustard.
  • Combine the horseradish, black pepper, garlic, salt in a small mixing bowl.
  • Using your hands, press the horseradish mix proportionately over the mustard on the top and sides of the tenderloin.
  • Roast the tenderloin for about 30 min for rare.
  • And about 35 min for medium rare.
  • Remove from the oven and rest for 5 min before slicing.
  • Yield: 10 servings