Experiment: Torched Tenderloin (pics)

PatioDaddio · 12-06-2010, 12:21 AM

Yesterday I developed a chile-espresso rub that I used to make some killer
torched carne asada. So, tonight I decided to see how the rub and process
would work on a piece of Angus tenderlion.

Here's the rub:

3 Tbsp Dark brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp Kosher salt
1 Tbsp Instant espresso
1 tsp Ground ancho chile
1 tsp Gebhardt's chili powder
1/2 tsp Ground chipotle chile
1/2 tsp Ground Roasted cumin

I preheated my oven to 170*.

I seasoned the steak liberally on all sides.

Then I put the steak on a rack on top of cookie sheet and put it in the
oven to slowly come up to 125* internal. This took about an hour, as the
meat was cold.

Next I torched the steak on all sides to caramelize the outside to a nice
mahogany color.

It was a successful experiment that I will try again.

John

Mister Bob · 12-06-2010, 07:24 AM

A reverse sear with a twist. I wouldn't call it BBQ, but it definitely looks delicious!

bigabyte · 12-06-2010, 07:39 AM

Looks delicious!

Gore · 12-06-2010, 07:41 AM

Wow, those look perfect! Great idea

bluetang · 12-06-2010, 07:46 AM

That ain't shabby there...MacGyver

Wrench_H · 12-06-2010, 08:29 AM

Great steak with a perfect char on the outside.

jetfxr27 · 12-06-2010, 08:51 AM

Any off taste from the gas?

PatioDaddio · 12-06-2010, 10:36 AM

Thanks, y'all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetfxr27

Any off taste from the gas?

No, there wasn't any gas taste, but I'll go a little more gently with the flame next time.

John

Ron_L · 12-06-2010, 10:42 AM

That looks great, John!

And as a bonus you get to play with fire!

PatioDaddio · 12-06-2010, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron_L

And as a bonus you get to play with fire!

Roger that! Fire hot. Meat good.

John

Ashmont · 12-06-2010, 10:46 AM

Looks great! I dont think I better try that with my weedburner!

pomah25 · 12-06-2010, 12:11 PM

John,
Looks great! I can't believe that the meat was in an oven for an hour (even at low temp) and is still nice and rare on the inside! Awesome!

How does espresso taste in the rub? Sounds interesting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashmont

Looks great! I dont think I better try that with my weedburner!

If you had the whole loin you can probably do that :)

PatioDaddio · 12-06-2010, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pomah25

How does espresso taste in the rub? Sounds interesting.

Thanks. The espresso rub was great on the carne asada (round), but a little
too bold for a tenderloin.

John

Ryan Chester · 12-06-2010, 01:14 PM

Very cool. Looks great!!!

anamosity · 12-06-2010, 02:18 PM

So that was on a propane grill?

12-06-2010, 12:21 AM	#1
PatioDaddio Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-04-08 Location: Boise, Idaho Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Experiment: Torched Tenderloin (pics) Yesterday I developed a chile-espresso rub that I used to make some killer torched carne asada. So, tonight I decided to see how the rub and process would work on a piece of Angus tenderlion. Here's the rub: 3 Tbsp Dark brown sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp Kosher salt 1 Tbsp Instant espresso 1 tsp Ground ancho chile 1 tsp Gebhardt's chili powder 1/2 tsp Ground chipotle chile 1/2 tsp Ground Roasted cumin I preheated my oven to 170. I seasoned the steak liberally on all sides. Then I put the steak on a rack on top of cookie sheet and put it in the oven to slowly come up to 125 internal. This took about an hour, as the meat was cold. Next I torched the steak on all sides to caramelize the outside to a nice mahogany color. It was a successful experiment that I will try again. John

12-06-2010, 07:24 AM	#2
Mister Bob is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-15-09 Location: New Windsor, NY Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	A reverse sear with a twist. I wouldn't call it BBQ, but it definitely looks delicious! __________________ Mister Bob, Pitmaster - Bob's Hogs KCBS CBJ #31759 - IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller The Hog Blog BBQ Tips, Tricks and Recipes Custom 84" offset trailer Black Betty (ram-a-lam), red Stumps Baby, large BGE (they don't come in red), Smoke-EZ 26.75" Weber OTG, UDS, Mini UDS, Weber gasser, red and black Aussie Walkabout red BBQ Guru CyberQ II, Super fast and super accurate red Thermapen

12-06-2010, 07:39 AM	#3
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12-06-2010, 07:41 AM	#4
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12-06-2010, 08:29 AM	#6
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12-06-2010, 08:51 AM	#7
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12-06-2010, 10:42 AM	#9
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Ryan Chester is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-06-09 Location: Orange County, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Very cool. Looks great!!! __________________ Ryan Chester - The Rub Company & Smoqued California BBQ

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