How to Grill a Roast Tenderloin

If you are looking for a simple way to cook beef tenderloin, look no further than your grill. By using a meat thermometer and by monitoring the temperature of the grill, you can easily control the doneness of the tenderloin. Look for a final temperature of 125 to 135 degrees F for rare meat, 140 to 150 degrees F for medium and 160 to 165 degrees F for well-done. Then, grab your knife and fork and enjoy.

Things You'll Need

• Gas or charcoal grill
• Beef tenderloin
• Vegetable oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Dry rub (optional)
• Aluminum foil
• Wire brush
• Instant read thermometer

Instructions

Grilling a Roast Tenderloin on a Gas Grill

1. Hours before cooking, rub the tenderloin with dry rub if needed and vegetable oil. One hour before cooking, remove the tenderloin from the refrigerator to bring to room temperature.

2. Turn on the grill to high heat, and preheat for 15 minutes. Rub the roast again with vegetable oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

3. Scrape the grill with a wire brush. Keep the grill set to high and sear the tenderloin on all four sides, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes on each side.

4. Keep the main burner on, but turn off all of the other burners. Place the tenderloin over the cool part of the grill, close the lid and let it cook for approximately 25 to 30 minutes. The timing depends on when the internal temperature reaches a minimum of between 125 and 135 degrees. Try to maintain a grill temperature between 250 and 400 degrees during the cooking process by adjusting the burners when necessary.

5. Remove the tenderloin from the grill and place on a cutting board. Use tin foil to create a loose tent over the tenderloin and allow the roast to sit for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

Grilling a Roast Tenderloin on a Charcoal Grill

1. Hours before cooking, rub the tenderloin with dry rub if needed and vegetable oil. One hour before cooking, remove the tenderloin from the refrigerator to bring it to room temperature.

2. Light a fire with charcoal briquettes and allow to burn until the briquettes have a thin layer of gray ash covering them. Move the coals to one side of the grill. Pile the briquettes two to three high. Open bottom vents of grill.

3. Open the lid vents and cover the grill. Allow the grill to heat for 5 minutes and then use a wire brush to clean the grill.

4. Season roast again with vegetable oil, salt and pepper or dry rub. Sear the tenderloin on all four sides, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes on each side.

5. Place over the cool part of the grill, close the lid and let it cook for approximately 25 to 30 minutes. The timing depends on when the internal temperature reaches a minimum of between 125 and 135 degrees.

6. Remove the tenderloin from the grill and place on a cutting board. Use tin foil to create a loose tent over the tenderloin and allow the roast to sit for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

Tips & Warnings

• Remove the meat from the grill when its temperature is 5 degrees before the desired temperature. The meat's temperature will continue to rise 5 degrees after you remove it from the grill.

References

• The Meatsource.com: How to Grill a Beef Tenderloin

Resources

• Grilling Beef Tenderloin