Description
This Best Smoked Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Horseradish Sauce combines irresistible flavors with simple prep, making it perfect for any occasion from barbecues to cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole beef tenderloin (about 4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons seasoning blend of choice
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- ½ cup full-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the horseradish sauce by mixing sour cream, mayonnaise, horseradish, vinegar, and salt; refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Season the beef tenderloin with oil and the seasoning blend, then refrigerate uncovered for at least 12 hours.
- Preheat smoker to 225℉. Shape the tenderloin for uniform cooking and insert a thermometer.
- Smoke the tenderloin until it reaches an internal temperature of 115 to 120℉, about one hour.
- Sear the tenderloin in a hot skillet with butter for 60 to 90 seconds on each side for a golden crust.
- Let the tenderloin rest for 15 minutes, slice, and serve with horseradish sauce.
Notes
Searing is essential for flavor; ensure the pan is hot enough.
Let meat rest after cooking to retain juices.
Make the horseradish sauce a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg