Beef Tenderloin

Smoking a whole beef tenderloin is an elevated classic dish that my family thoroughly enjoys, especially during the Holidays. It just feels like you are enjoying one of the best, most tender meats ever. I start off with an English mustard slather that is inspired by the classic preparation of a Beef Wellington. In this recipe and accompanying video we are going to reverse sear (smoke and then sear) the tenderloin, so we get a smoked element, but also the amazing taste from the char of a great sear.
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[@andrewkneip1057]

You should definitely make a shirt that says “ I ain’t mad at it”. Well done!

[@thomasstewart7973]

I know right! Said this a year or so ago!

[@brenanfulkerson5717]

I think a "glove police can suck it" shirt would be better!

[@bradleyhicken4876]

id buy one

[@andycyr9187]

Excellent idea!!

[@Venomousstalliongt]

For sure he should

[@justinnelson1483]

I always thought that "I ain't mad at it" was Matt's tag line, but "it's my house, suck it" might be moving into consideration. That tenderloin looked amazing!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

LOL, love it!

[@kevinmckenna2559]

More tender than your Mother’s love! Classic!!!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

YES

[@josephstackewich-ig2rf]

If I’ve never cooked something before, I search meat church “what ever I need to cook” and follow what he says. You’ve made me a great cook , Matt, thank you. Btw I can vouch for all his rubs they are great. No he doesn’t pay me

[@montanasteve8073]

I just wanted to let you know that I cooked this for Christmas Eve dinner and it was fabulous! Turned out to be the best dinner ever and everyone loved it. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

[@user-nk5cm6bg5m]

Just trying to plan out my day... do you remember roughly how long it took for your tenderloin to reach 110 internal on your smoker?

[@montanasteve8073]

@@user-nk5cm6bg5m if I remember correctly it was less than 2 hours

[@montanasteve8073]

It was under 2 hours

[@marcjohnson8600]

Been a loyal customer for years and your products are the absolute best. Your videos are also very helpful, and I appreciate your time and expertise.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you so much Marc!

[@ToddPinniger]

Made this today for the family, we were not mad at it! Great recipe and spices.

[@JBB-533]

Glad that you know Dukes is the BEST mayo!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

You tell no lies.

[@johnparker8259]

Perfect timing as I was looking for a tenderloin recipe. Never cooked one but gonna follow your tips. Thanks!

[@chrismoloney285]

KVD, the elite fisherman with the most winnings from the bassmaster and MLF tours? Never heard of him.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

YESSIR!

[@cjjblaster]

Wanted to thank you for all your great tips made it amazing fillet tonight and sautéed on a flat plate with some brisket lard from summer.You showed me how to cook like I always wanted to. Thank you.

[@BrandonCarder]

I like the subtle music cuts and such you're now adding to your vids, great stuff as always Matt! Cheers!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Don't give our editor a big head. ;)

[@johnalexander3630]

Thanks Matt, I did 2 TLs on my Traeger 885 for a house full yesterday (Christmas day). I reversed seared after lowering the grill grate and it worked perfect. The Horseradish dip was the kicker. Everyone was blown away! So delicious!

[@williambrown7489]

Matt, followed your receipt for Christmas dinner and what a hit. This was my first attempt at trimming and smoking a beef tenderloin and results spoke for themselves. I maybe would have cooked it maybe a little more than 125, but everyone loved it. Thanks, and have a Happy New Year

[@nlittle78]

Perfection. Looks outstanding!

[@jearantula8190]

Lovin the new b roll and transitions to the vid, and the music!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Just getting to the point quicker. Thanks for the feedback.

[@trevortodd6060]

It looks amazing!!!! Well done!!

[@janetturr6856]

Name dropping KVD on the channel. Love it!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Dude can fish!

[@johnlebzelter4208]

Matt, always does a great job at preparing BBQ meats all while catering to all the people who have preferred doneness. I mean he tells you how it is and what to do if you want it more well done. Another great video Matt!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you John.

[@tylerp4390]

I’ll be doing my first beef tenderloin for Xmas this year and will be trying this method. Always appreciate the videos!

[@edwardsmith1304]

Same here

[@wfodavid]

Still the King of spice in my family. Merry Christmas to the King and his family as they have made my cooking experience a very special one!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you. Merry Christmas!!!

[@nicholasfrost1741]

Looks good

[@DeneaceReel-fq8wp]

Matt, this looks absolutely delicious, just the perfect doneness......but as a 50ish yr old woman i will say, us women dislike our hubby's friends. They're always calling, coming by or texting, taking time away from us. Its petty i know, but if every wife were truthful, they'd say the same. Hey, unless the wife hates her hubby....

[@susanl6078]

Outstanding!

[@matthewenerson2095]

A family favorite of ours! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Merry Christmas!

[@jonslyh2742]

Another great video Matt. I would love to see more of trimming that beef tenderloin. I trimmed one once and made filets and they were the most tender I’ve ever had. I wasn’t sure about uses for the chain, etc

[@philm1981]

I’ve got a 2.3kg beef fillet for Christmas this year, will be smoking it then searing it exactly the same as this. Can’t wait for Christmas dinner.

[@ToTheMax_]

“Glove police, suck it. It’s my house” Love this guy

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks Max!

[@delhopwall]

Enjoy watching your videos! Keep smokin’!!!

[@henrykrinkle5353]

Just like real life and those who love to BBQ, fingers rules!

[@treyweir3151]

Now you're talking! Nothing better than great beef at the Christmas dinner! Merry Christmas to you and your family, Matt!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Merry Christmas Trey!

[@willis33]

Happy Holidays to you and your family Matt. I really enjoy your videos and products. I plan on using this and the colossal lobster tails for my Christmas dinner. Thanks again!

[@CptnRon302]

Great stuff Matt! I hope that you and the family have a Happy Holiday Season!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Merry Christmas Ron!!!!

[@JaegerDives]

Perfect timing. I was heading to Costco in the morning. I'm smoking beef tenderloin, leg of lamb and a small turkey for Christmas this year. All of my 5 kids and their spouses are descending on our house this year. Great video as always.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Sounds like you are going to be busy!

[@billyhughes9776]

When you sliced that thing -- holy F man. Perfection and visceral reaction. I GOTTA do this one!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Man it was awesome. My team didn't leave the table until it was 100% gone.

[@donfleagle3813]

Just watched this! Oh my! This looks amazing. For sure, I will be making this with my black angus tenderloin!! BTW, that was cooked perfectly!

[@jasonwilliams1708]

Holy Moses, that looks legit! Nice work!

[@darksiant04]

Another great video that I can't wait to try! "Glove police, suck it, this is my house!" Instant classic!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks!

[@johnmadden6472]

Thank you Matt for the video, I'll be trying this in the near future!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

You will love it!

[@bbqjones]

Simply amazing. Not much else you can say. 💯💯🔥🔥

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you 🙌

[@michaeldunivan5364]

As usual, thanks for the info and man does that look good !

[@narbekalantarians6269]

That's cooked perfect!

[@zman7953]

I've used a bunch of you're recipes and never disappointed. Find seasoning at local store and they are tasty. Cheers and Happy Holidays brother.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Love that. Thanks for the support.

[@SuperMutsy]

Nailed it again Matt! Looks great.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you so much.

[@leesims]

Love your channel Matt, I am looking forward to giving this a try.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks for being here Lee.

[@grillmaster07]

Great job! You got it perfect!!! Looked so good!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you so much!!

[@jamesblair5971]

Drooling now man that looks amazing!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

So good.

[@shoresmokemd]

Really appreciate the tutorial on this!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

My pleasure.

[@mikebowerstv]

Yeah that garlic and herb/holy cow combo is one of my all time favorites!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

So good!

[@terryhamilton985]

Good Lord! I've seen this done before, but never done one myself. I personally Would probably just remove the silver skin. Looks spectacular. Mouth is watering. Ace is the best place I've found as a supplier.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Give it a go!

[@kdranchaz3240]

Outstanding video and cook! Definitely will give this a go! 🔥🤠

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Hope you enjoy.

[@MichaelBudz12345]

Very pricey, but best meat my family members had all year. Worth it for Christmas. Will sear it like you did this year

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Go with choice and save a little $.

[@Nick73729]

Perfect timing as I’m due to cook my first beef tenderloin for Xmas! I was leaning towards the oven but now I’m sold on using my Traeger and some Holy Cow 👊🏻 Thank you Matt for another awesome video!

[@nickbernardi7258]

Family loved it Matt, delicious, juicy, tender and so smokey flavoursome! Great on the porch for a warm Aussie Christmas lunch.

[@kingt-rex1579]

Love your videos!!! It's really helped me to be a better cook! Can't currently cook because my smoker went out but when I get another, I'll try this

[@dezal06]

Help me out here, how does a smoker go out?

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@crivitzguy5017]

@@dezal06 pellet smoker likely...lots of moving parts etc

[@kingt-rex1579]

@@dezal06 the electric coils in it stopped working

[@dezal06]

@@kingt-rex1579 ahh got it. When I read it, my mind was thinking Kamado, weber, offset, etc.

[@michaelroberts5111]

I always look at your videos when im getting ready to cook.. all my friends think I'm awesome 😁😁

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Love that!

[@lx2nv]

Dang that looks amazing.

[@chrisryan8863]

This was a great video. I am considering doing tenderloin for our family dinner at Christmas. God bless you and Merry Christmas.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you! You too!

[@texashunter664]

Very nice great job. That looked like a MKC knife.

[@charlieray4289]

Would love to try this one! But who can afford a tenderloin these days. 😢

[@jmert_5859]

Horse radish sauce, add a little dill weed and garlic salt. Makes a great burger topping and a chip dip.

[@wilson_God_BBQ]

Can't wait to try this

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

You should!

[@braddixon3338]

Prime grade tenderloin, I sure hope it's tender! Looks fantastic. I have a New York roast for Christmas this year, maybe I'll see about leveraging your tenderloin technique for the roast....

[@dane6k6]

Got to do this soon. Awesome

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

YESSIR!

[@whatsdenniscooking6746]

Matt that looked awesome tenderloin. Wow. Merry Christmas.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Same to you!

[@skunkycatog]

I don’t love my family enough to do this for them, but I’ll definitely do this for myself 😂😂😂

[@jasonhollinger9513]

I really appreciate your videos man. I visited your store for the first time yesterday. I traveled to Ft. Worth to take some donations to a homeless ministry up here. But again with your store, congratulations on everything. Oh and that looks like some good eatin’ man!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you so much Jason!

[@jaysonescoe5799]

Because of you’re Prime Rib cook video!! I ordered one today from our butcher!!! 10.25$ a lb. It’s gonna be soooooo gooooddddd!!! Go dawgs!!! If any other subs are Ga fans!!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Tons of Dawg fans in the Congregation. Good luck to you although I don't think you'll need it.

[@cuntryboy7247]

GO DAWGS!!!!!2024 is gonna be our year

[@JLEMS]

This is hitting the next Detroit Lions tailgate, because it’s the LAST tailgate of the year and needs to be the BEST tailgate! Thanks Matt!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Big Jameson Williams fan here. Have fun!

[@AMMOBBQ]

Love it! Been wanting to make one. Glad I ordered the herb rub today lol Was going to do a smoked rack of lamb with it.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Hope you enjoy!

[@Aeroadjuster]

It is great that Scheels carries your rubs! Ten minute run and I am there! I like 44 Farms also.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Scheels - Such a great company and great people.

[@alanrussell8658]

Thanks for keeping the ‘glove police’ in check!

[@micjonga]

Dang, this is on for Christmas dinner!!!!!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

AWESOME!

[@cannonsbbq]

Freaking absolute perfection! 👊🏻

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jamesrazza2246]

Hey Matt, thanks for this video, nice and simple recipe for such a great cut of meat for a lot of guests. I followed this recipe for Christmas and very happy with the result (as you would say "I ain't mad it"). I ordered some of your rubs and looking forward to tasting those when they arrive. Quick question, do you have a normal 'rule' you follow when salting/peppering your BBQ? I try to keep it simple (S+P) but feel most of the time I 'wished' I put more Pepper on or Salt. Do you have a rule of thumb you use when applying S + P? Thanks and hope you enjoy your holiday.

[@brianfogle9856]

Watching this video a little late, but definitely on the list of things to do. As always beautiful job buddy.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

TY!

[@fly1327]

Almost exactly how I do it every Christmas visiting friends just north of Ft. Worth, sans a smoker, them being urbanites. I 'bake' lower at 225F until ~118F and quickly sear in a lightly oiled pan. Edge to edge MR, no greying of the meat. Of course, creamed horseradish sauce. Here's the kicker: Everyone raving every year, NOBODY has inquired yet how to do this. I find this amazing, just the opposite of me. Arriving Dec 23 again this year. If folks only knew how simple and just tried.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Love the feedback!

[@jasonjackson1848]

I was waiting almost the whole video waiting for the glove police comment, this one was one of the best That looked absolutely delicious

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks Jason!

[@dikd4019]

I stumbled into one of my local stores today and knowing they sold Traeger products I found meat church pellets as well as a half dozen of meat church rubs. I’m jazzed

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Awesome!!

[@tsa2191]

I love the new set of MKC knifes!!! I’m waiting to get the Speedgoat 👍

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

I skinned & gutted a buck with my speedgoat this month. GREAT fixed blade.

[@rodeoclownobama5796]

you know I just watched like 10 videos on this meat, and yours made the most sense . this one moron was like we are 2 hours into this smoke this aint a cheap cut of meat like brisket .it's all ready tender it's in the name.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!!!!

[@Infamousx51]

I love working at ace hardware cause of the plug I get on your products 😂 and it’s crazy to see how fast meatchurch flys off the shelves

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Which one are you at? Ace is a great partner. Tell you owner I said thank you.

[@Infamousx51]

@@MeatChurchBBQ I’m at Sorensens Ace in los banos ! Will do

[@shanesolomon5706]

“You could gum this, it’s so tender.” 😂😂😂 epic

[@hojobbq]

Great video - that’s what I had planned on cooking this Christmas - what should I expect time wise to smoke a 5.5 pound tenderloin ? Happy Holidays

[@imadego97]

Thanks for the video! Think it’s ok to use W Sauce for the slather on a tenderloin?

[@brandonsmith606]

Man that looks good

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks!!!

[@JohnMulligan-yw6nr]

I know it's done when it's done, but any rough estimate on the smoke time at 250? My smoker tops out at 250. Will have a temp probe in it to watch for 110, but is it an hour? 3 hours? Kinda sorta rough estimate for planning purposes. Can't wait to try this recipe. I love Colemans mustard. I buy it in powder form and make up a jar at a time and keep it in the frigde. Thanks for the great tips on this an all your recipes!

[@rockydome]

OMG IM ON MY WAY ❤

[@stephensimonds5313]

Waiting for the "Suck it, this is my house" Meat Church gear 🤘

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Cheers!

[@tammeygoggi3810]

I think this will be my project this weekend. Beef tenderloin in the offset. Looks delicious, unfortunately no Meat Church seasoning as we can't get them here in Australia 😭 I am sure I will find something though 😁😁

[@papascruffy]

Now that's a winner!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!

[@shawngillogly6873]

When it gets both the Matt Catchphrases, you know it's good.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

LOL good point.

[@aronpitre7836]

Best line I’ve ever heard on KZbin. No glove suck it…this is my house!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Yessir!

[@atablante]

Matt I enjoy watching you I was at the shop saturday came from illinois wish I got to meet you

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

We have been out of town for volleyball. Thank you for taking time to come in!

[@danwilliamson7594]

Great video Matt! Is the horseradish course cut? Merry Christmas to you and the family!!!

[@scottneedham9765]

Love y’all’s rubs I have several and buy them at my local ace hardware

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you for that!

[@clkuski]

This looks awesome & might have saved my ass when it comes to the Xmas eve menu. I was drawing a blank for a little too long there.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

BAM!

[@rdbrnr86gt]

As always, another amazing looking recipe to try. I'm way behind on recipes though! I'm just now getting around to making some Texas Red. I guess I need to cook this stuff more often.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Man that Texas Red is fun.

[@rdbrnr86gt]

@@MeatChurchBBQ I am really looking forward to tasting that one this weekend! I've never made chili like that before. I bought some new seasonings just before thanksgiving too, to have for our Christmas dinner (turkey) and I can't wait to try that bird.

[@garytingler3222]

Fantastic looking loin!!! I found a dealer close to me. Green Top Sporting Goods Picked up some Texas Sugar this past weekend.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

LOVE THIS!

[@theteamtodd]

if you sear first, then put it on the smoker, what is your pull temperature for medium rare?