Perfect Beef Tenderloin

By Tufgrlz

Ingredients

• 1 (5- to 7-lb.) beef tenderloin, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 5 to 7 tsp. kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Place beef on a wire rack in a jelly-roll pan. Rub butter over beef, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. Bake at 425° for 25 to 35 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 135° (medium rare). Cover loosely with aluminum foil; let stand 15 minutes before slicing.