Best 10 Salt Encrusted Beef Tenderloin Recipes

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Salt encrusted beef tenderloin is a classic dish that combines the tender, juicy flavor of beef tenderloin with a crispy, salty crust. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. The salt crust helps to lock in the moisture and flavor of the beef, while the high heat of the oven creates a beautiful crust. The result is a dish that is both elegant and delicious.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SALT-CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN RECIPE BY TASTY



Salt-Crusted Beef Tenderloin Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: beef tenderloin, pepper, kosher salt, fresh rosemary, water

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lb beef tenderloin
pepper, to taste
3 lb kosher salt
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Liberally pepper the beef tenderloin on all sides.
  • Brown all sides of the beef tenderloin, set aside so its comes to room temperature.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the salt, rosemary and water. You want the consistency of wet, packable sand.
  • Spread a thin layer of the salt on your baking sheet.
  • Place the beef tenderloin on top and cover the with remaining salt. Make sure the entire beef tenderloin is covered in the salt mix.
  • Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 45-60 minutes or until the internal temperature is about 120°F (48°C) for medium rare.
  • Remove and let it rest in the salt crust for 15 minutes.
  • Using the back of the spoon, crack the salt crust and remove. Brush away any excess salt and remove the beef tenderloin.
  • Slice and serve with roasted vegetables.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 0 grams

BEEF TENDERLOIN IN SALT CRUST



Beef Tenderloin in Salt Crust image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h40m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups kosher salt
3 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
5 egg whites
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, and/or sage)
1 (6 to 7-pound) whole beef tenderloin, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the flour, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg whites and water and add to the dry ingredients along with 2 tablespoons of the herbs. Combine with a potato masher until the mixture begins to come together. Then knead with your hands for 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large zip-top bag, seal, and let stand at room temperature for 4 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  • Transfer dough to a floured surface and roll out to 3/16-inch thickness, approximately a 24 by 18-inch rectangle. Trim away extra dough, if necessary. Sprinkle the remaining herbs on the center section of the dough and gently press down.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In order to achieve uniform cooking, fold over slender tail end of tenderloin and tie with kitchen twine. Set a large electric griddle at its highest setting; brush the tenderloin with the olive oil and sear on all sides until well browned, approximately 10 minutes. Rest the meat for at least 5 minutes or until it is cool to the touch so as not to melt the dough.
  • Place the tenderloin in the center of the dough. Fold top part of dough over, flipping back about 1-inch of dough onto itself. Repeat with the bottom half of the dough. Press together the 2 flaps of dough and seal. Make sure the dough is not too tight around the tenderloin. At the ends of the tenderloin, press together dough to form a seal and cut away any excess. Transfer to a sheet pan, place in the oven and roast to an internal temperature of 125 degrees F, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 30 minutes or up to 1 hour. The tenderloin will continue to cook 10 to 15 degrees more. Cut salt crust at 1 end and extract meat by pulling out of dough tube. Slice and serve immediately.

SALT ENCRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN



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Beef tenderloin roasted in a sealed salt crust and herbs is tender, moist and delicious--an impressive special occasion main dish.

Provided by Diamond Crystal Salt

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Diamond Crystal® Salt

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup chopped fresh sage, divided
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt
4 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
3 egg whites
¾ cup water
1 (2.5 pound) well-trimmed beef tenderloin*
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Mix sage and parsley in small bowl. In a separate medium bowl, mix flour, Diamond Crystal® Kosher Salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of the sage and parsley mixture. Cover and refrigerate remaining sage and parsley.
  • Whisk egg whites and water in separate bowl until well blended; stir into flour mixture (sprinkle with additional water if dough is too stiff to knead). Knead on lightly floured surface for 2 to 3 minutes. Place in bowl or plastic food storage bag; cover and let stand at room temperature for 4 (or up to 24) hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat nonstick griddle or large skillet over high heat; brush beef with olive oil. Place beef on griddle and brown evenly on all sides. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, roll dough out to 1/4-inch thick rectangle (at least 2 inches longer than beef tenderloin) on parchment paper or plastic wrap**. Cover loosely and set aside.
  • Sprinkle remaining herbs over tenderloin, pressing lightly. Place beef in center of dough. Bring sides of dough together to encase beef; crimp to seal. Fold and crimp ends to enclose beef. Carefully place on large baking sheet. Roast about 25 to 35 minutes or until internal temperature of beef reaches 135 to 145 degrees F, depending on desired doneness (temperature will rise as roast stands). Remove from oven and let stand 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Cut and remove the salt crust; discard crust. Slice beef and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 100.4 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 35.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 19076.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SALT-ENCRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN



Salt-Encrusted Beef Tenderloin image

Categories     Beef     Herb     Roast     Winter     Pastry     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups coarse salt
1/2 cup minced assorted fresh herbs (such as rosemary, oregano, thyme and Italian parsley)
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup plus 4 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1 1/2-pound (thick-end) piece beef tenderloin, trimmed
Fleur de sel or other salt

Steps:

  • Stir flour, coarse salt, 1/4 cup minced herbs and black pepper in large bowl to blend. Beat egg whites in medium bowl just until foamy. Gradually pour 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, then egg whites into flour mixture. Using wooden spoon, stir until mixture begins to clump together. Knead in bowl, adding more water by tablespoonfuls until firm moist dough forms. Turn dough out onto floured surface. Knead until smooth, about 4 minutes. Form into ball. Cover dough with plastic; let rest at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours at room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef to skillet; brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate.
  • Roll out dough on floured surface to 13 x 10-inch rectangle. Place beef in center of dough. Sprinkle 1/4 cup minced herbs all over beef. Wrap dough tightly around beef; pinch edges firmly to seal. Place seam side up on baking sheet.
  • Roast until thermometer inserted through dough into center of beef registers 120°F for rare, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven; let beef stand at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour (beef will continue cooking, becoming medium-rare after about 30 minutes). Cut crust to open. Remove beef and cut into thick slices. Arrange on platter. Sprinkle lightly with fleur de sel.

SALT CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN



SALT CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN image

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups kosher salt
3 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
5 egg whites
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, and/or sage)
1 (6 to 7-pound) whole beef tenderloin, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the flour, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg whites and water and add to the dry ingredients along with 2 tablespoons of the herbs. Combine with a potato masher until the mixture begins to come together. Then knead with your hands for 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large zip-top bag, seal, and let stand at room temperature for 4 hours, or up to 24 hours. Transfer dough to a floured surface and roll out to 3/16-inch thickness, approximately a 24 by 18-inch rectangle. Trim away extra dough, if necessary. Sprinkle the remaining herbs on the center section of the dough and gently press down. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In order to achieve uniform cooking, fold over slender tail end of tenderloin and tie with kitchen twine. Set a large electric griddle at its highest setting; brush the tenderloin with the olive oil and sear on all sides until well browned, approximately 10 minutes. Rest the meat for at least 5 minutes or until it is cool to the touch so as not to melt the dough. Place the tenderloin in the center of the dough. Fold top part of dough over, flipping back about 1-inch of dough onto itself. Repeat with the bottom half of the dough. Press together the 2 flaps of dough and seal. Make sure the dough is not too tight around the tenderloin. At the ends of the tenderloin, press together dough to form a seal and cut away any excess. Transfer to a sheet pan, place in the oven and roast to an internal temperature of 125 degrees F, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 30 minutes or up to 1 hour. The tenderloin will continue to cook 10 to 15 degrees more. Cut salt crust at 1 end and extract meat by pulling out of dough tube. Slice and serve immediately.

GARLIC HERBED BEEF TENDERLOIN



Garlic Herbed Beef Tenderloin image

You don't need much seasoning to add flavor to this beef tenderloin recipe. The mild blending of rosemary, basil and garlic does the trick. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 beef tenderloin roast (3 pounds)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Steps:

  • Tie tenderloin at 2-in. intervals with kitchen string. Combine oil and garlic; brush over meat. Combine the salt, pepper, basil and rosemary; sprinkle evenly over meat. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 40-50 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SALT-CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN



Salt-Crusted Beef Tenderloin image

Lomo al trapo, I learned, is a Columbian method for cooking beef tenderloin where the meat is encased in salt, wrapped in a damp kitchen towel, and then set on top of hot coals. Figuring this might not work in the average kitchen, I came up with a method that didn't require the towel or hot coals.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Roasts

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 clove garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 egg white
1 (2 pound) center-cut beef tenderloin roast, trimmed
3 cups coarse-ground sea salt, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place crushed garlic, pepper, and egg white in a small mixing bowl; whisk together until well mixed. Brush over entire surface of beef tenderloin.
  • Cover baking dish with about 1/4 inch coarse salt. Roll tenderloin over the salt to coat thoroughly. Add more salt if needed to ensure the baking dish has an even layer of salt. Let roast sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  • Place baking dish in preheated oven. Roast to your desired doneness or until internal temperature reaches 116 degrees F, 20 to 25 minutes. Beef will continue cooking after removal from oven and needs to reach 125 to 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Let rest 15 minutes. Crack and remove the salt crust. Transfer roast to a cutting board; slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 120.5 mg, Fat 34.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 88137.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH HERB SALT CRUST



Beef Tenderloin with Herb Salt Crust image

Salt dough is distantly related to huff paste, a concoction of salt, flour, and water used to protect meat from the heat of an open spit; herbs and garlic infuse this wrapped tenderloin with incredible flavor while it cooks. When finished, the salt crust will be discarded.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons coarse salt
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
2 large eggs, separated
2 to 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 piece (about 4 1/2 inches in diameter and 2 to 3 pounds) beef tenderloin, tied, room temperature
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
10 fresh sage, leaves
2 dried bay leaves
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
6 cloves garlic thinly, sliced
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine 2 cups salt with 3 tablespoons thyme and 3 tablespoons rosemary. Add egg whites and 2/3 cup water; mix until thoroughly combined. A little at a time, add up to 2 cups flour, beating on medium speed, until mixture forms a firm, homogenous dough, 2 to 3 minutes. The dough should be firm but not too moist or sticky. If necessary, knead in additional flour or water. Form dough into a square; wrap in plastic. Let rest at room temperature at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rinse tenderloin, and pat dry. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. When skillet is hot, add beef. Sear well on all sides, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer tenderloin to a wire rack set over a baking pan to cool, 5 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to an approximately 10-by-15-inch rectangle (rectangle should be large enough to completely encase tenderloin). Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup thyme, 1/4 cup rosemary, the sage, bay leaves, parsley, and garlic over dough. Remove twine from tenderloin, and place it in the center of the dough. Roll dough around beef, completely encasing it. Press edges together to seal. Carefully transfer wrapped beef to a roasting pan. In a small bowl, mix egg yolks with 2 teaspoons water; brush entire surface of dough with egg wash. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons salt over the top.
  • Place baking pan in center of oven. Roast until crust is light golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted into center registers 125 degrees to 130 degrees (for medium-rare), allowing 10 to 12 minutes per pound. Remove pan from oven; let rest at room temperature 1 hour.
  • When ready to serve, slice off the crust at one end, and remove beef; discard crust. Season beef with pepper, slice, and serve.

PEPPER-CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN



Pepper-Crusted Beef Tenderloin image

The peppery coating, quick sear, and finish in the oven ensure tender, flavorful results for this beef tenderloin.How to Carve Beef Tenderloin

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns, crushed
Coarse salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 center-cut beef tenderloin (about 2 1/2 pounds)
Grainy Mustard Aioli
Caramelized Acorn Squash

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine peppercorns, 1 tablespoon salt, the sugar, and red-pepper flakes. Rub all over tenderloin to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Heat a large ovenproof skillet over high heat until almost smoking. Add oil, and brown meat, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven, and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reaches 120 degrees, about 16 minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with grainy-mustard aioli and squash.

BEEF TENDERLOIN ROASTED IN AN HERB-INFUSED SALT CRUST



Beef Tenderloin Roasted in an Herb-Infused Salt Crust image

otherwise known as: "Rôti de Filet de Boeuf en Croûte de Sel aux Herbes" from a french cookbook - here for safe keeping Looks like a lot of steps but it really isn't very hard.

Provided by petlover

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 2h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups kosher salt
4 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon rosemary, minced fresh
2 large egg whites
2/3 cup water
2 -3 cups all-purpose flour
1 boneless beef tenderloin (about 2 pounds,4 inches wide, 5 inches thick)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • At least 3 1/2 hours before serving, prepare the salt crust in the bowl.
  • of a heavy-duty electric mixer fitted with a paddle, combine the salt and.
  • herbs and mix to blend,add the egg whites and 2/3 cup water, and mix.
  • until thoroughly blended, add 2 cups of the flour, a little at a time, and.
  • knead until the mixture forms a firm, homogeneous dough, 2 to 3 minutes (You may not need all of the flour) The dough should be firm, not too.
  • moist or sticky, or the beef will steam, not roast- if necessary, knead in additional flour or water for a firm dough, Cover with plastic wrap and.
  • let rest at room temperature for a minimum of 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  • (This resting period will make the dough less sticky and easier to roll out.).
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Prepare the beef: Pat the meat dry with paper towels (Do not salt the.
  • meat at this point, or flavorful juices will be drawn from the meat and it.
  • will not brown evenly) in a large skillet, combine the butter and oil over moderately high heat, when hot, add the beef and sear well on all sides.
  • 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place a salad plate upside down on a large platter,.
  • transfer the seared beef to rest on the salad plate, placing it at an angle.
  • this will allow air to circulate evenly around the beef as it continues to.
  • cook while resting, making for meat that is evenly cooked and tender.
  • let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to form a.
  • 10- x 15-inch rectangle, or one large enough to easily enclose the beef.
  • without stretching the dough.
  • In a small bowl, combine the egg yolk and 1/2 teaspoon water to make.
  • a glaze. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle the beef with the thyme. Completely wrap the beef in the salt crust, pressing all the seams together. Be sure that all the seams are well sealed.) Wrap the beef just before roasting. If you wrap it in advance,.
  • the meat and the salt crust will turn soggy.) Transfer the wrapped beef.
  • to a baking sheet. With a brush, coat the entire surface of the crust.
  • with the glaze. Sprinkle the crust with the sea salt.
  • Place the baking sheet in the center of the oven and roast for 15 minutes per pound for rare meat (or until the interior registers 125 degrees F when measured with a meat thermometer). For medium rare, roast an additional.
  • 3 to 4 minutes per pound. The crust should be a light, golden brown. Let.
  • the beef rest in the crust on the baking sheet at room temperature for 1.
  • hour before serving. (The beef will remain warm.).
  • To serve, slice off the crust at one end, remove the beef, and discard.
  • the crust. Season the beef with pepper. Cut on the diagonal into thick.
  • slices and arrange on a warmed serving platter. Serve immediately.
  • Testing for Doneness.
  • There are many ways to test meat for doneness. For beef, insert an instant-.
  • reading meat thermometer into the center of the meat, away from the bones,.and leave it there for 30 seconds. Remove the thermometer to check the interior temperature of the meat: 140 degrees F for rare, 150 degrees F for medium-rare,160 degrees F for medium, 170 degrees F for well done. If you do not have a meat thermometer, do as many chefs do: Place a metal skewer into the thickest part.of the meat and wait 30 seconds. Remove the skewer and touch it to your bottom.lip. If the skewer is cold, the meat is underdone; if the skewer is warm, the meat.is rare; if the skewer is hot, the meat is well done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.5, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 40071.7, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6.1

Tips:

  • Choose a high-quality beef tenderloin: Look for a tenderloin that is deep red in color and has a good amount of marbling.
  • Trim the tenderloin: Remove any excess fat from the tenderloin.
  • Season the tenderloin: Season the tenderloin with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings.
  • Make the salt crust: Combine salt, herbs, and spices in a bowl.
  • Cover the tenderloin with the salt crust: Press the salt crust onto the tenderloin, making sure that it is completely covered.
  • Roast the tenderloin: Roast the tenderloin in a preheated oven until it reaches the desired doneness.
  • Let the tenderloin rest: Let the tenderloin rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Salt-crusted beef tenderloin is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its crispy crust and tender, juicy interior, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. By following these tips, you can make sure that your salt-crusted beef tenderloin turns out perfectly every time.

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