Whole Tenderloin or Steaks

[mfrese]

My better half bought a 5lb tenderloin yesterday because I said I was hungry for lean beef and I have to stay away from grease and fat for awhile. Sooo...after getting over the sticker shock of 12.00/lb I can't make up my mind if we should smoke the whole piece today or slice it into steaks. Any suggestions? What is your favorite way to cook tenderloin?

[HouseHomey]

I would break it down by pulling the side chains and silverskin underneath. It kinda works like a pen inside a lid. All the parts that aren't fat or silver skin are very tasty for a stir fry or skewer. Then slice a few nice steaks and cook those as your main. It's a nice piece of meat that takes flavor well.

[jgreen]

Both ways are great, but I think I prefer the steaks. More room to season the outside of the meat.

[tbob4]

You might enjoy this thread: https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/fo...eef-tenderloin

[JCBBQ]

5lbs is a lot of meat for two but I do love having a big log for days so I can make roast beef sammies.