Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Chateaubriand Recipe
Tender filet mignon roast wrapped in bacon and smoked to perfection
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 3 lb whole center cut beef tenderloin thawed and set at room temperature for 1 hour
- 1 lb of your favorite bacon
- ¼ c. of your favorite mustard – I used a spicy horseradish mustard
- ¼ c. Omaha Steaks Private Reserve Seasoning or your favorite rub
Instructions
- When ready to cook, start your smoker according to grill instructions. Set the temperature to 275° F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Rub tenderloin with mustard, then season the tenderloin lightly with the rub and wrap with bacon. If desired make a bacon weave and wrap the tenderloin.
- Place tenderloin in the grill and cook for 45 minutes. Check the internal temperature, the desired temperature is 120° F. If the temperature has not been reached, continue to cook, checking every 5 minutes until desired temperature is reached.
- Remove tenderloin from grill and increase grill temperature to 450° F.
- After 10 minutes, return tenderloin to grill and sear for 5 minutes. Check the internal temperature again, the finished temperature is 135° F.
- If the finish temperature has not been reached, rotate the tenderloin and sear for an additional 5 minutes or until 135° F is reached.
- Remove tenderloin from grill and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!