What size beef tenderloin would you recommend for 6 people?

[luvwinnie]

I wouldn't mind some leftovers for sandwiches the next day either. Thanks!

[parrotheadlois]

According to this recipe, a 3 pound tenderloin would serve 8 to 10. There was a recipe in Sunday's magazine section of the Star Ledger that was very similar (I think I may make it) and it said a 3-1/2 pound would serve 8 to 10, that would guarantee you some sandwiches!

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/recipe_views/views/230745

(formerly of Bergen County, now of Warren County NJ)

[luvwinnie]

Thanks. Odd, I had read 5 lbs for 8-10....hmmmmmm. Thanks.

[luvwinnie]

I'm going to be using Paula Deen's recipe with a bourbon marinade.

[DisneyPhD]

I had one that was almost 3lbs and it feed 7 adults and 2 kids. I was really worried there wouldn't be enough meat, but there was. Now I think if we had more we would of ate more. ;) It was supost to be for 4 people when I started the dinner, but more just kept coming.

Still I think 3 to 4 pounds should be ok if you have lots of other food with it.

[luvwinnie]

Thanks. ANtipasto to start then asparagus and fingerling potatoes with the meat.

[denisem]

Stupid question of the day:

I usually make a prime rib roast for Christmas, I've never tried beef tenderloin. I understand part of the tenderloin is used for filet mignon, but how does a tenderloin to prime rib, tastewise?

I've been intrigued by these recipes where you start it in a 500 deg. oven, shut it off, and let it finish in an unopened oven for several hours.

[MazdaUK]

Tenderloin should be quite rare - if you don't like it rare cook something else! My favourite, easy and economical way with beef is to buy silverside, brown in on all sides in a little butter and oil, wipe the pan, return the meat plus some herbs (bay leaf and thyme) and a bottle of red wine, cover tightly and cook in a very low oven for 3 1/2 hours. Lovely with mashed potato and red cabbage!

If I'm cooking rib or other roasting joint I allow about 25ogm uncooked weight per person.

BTW my home computer has died (awaiting new hard drive) so I can only log on from work :blush: but I'll try to keep up!

[parrotheadlois]

Thanks. Odd, I had read 5 lbs for 8-10....hmmmmmm. Thanks.

Uh oh, I hope it's enough. I ordered one today from a butcher, but I did tell them how many people so maybe they'll adjust. :confused3

[2x_dis_dad]

I always cook 1/2 pound of meat per person. That is usually about perfect.

[luvwinnie]

Just wanted to say my tenderloin came out perfect! I was so nervous...I mean after spending that much on a piece of meat you DO NOT want to screw it up!