Karl Wiggers’ Smoked Beef Tenderloin

Ingredients

• 4-5 lb whole beef tenderloin (trimmed fat and excess silverskin) 

• Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder 

• Olive Oil 

• Kitchen Twine 

Instructions: 

1. Preheat Traeger (pellet grill) to 425º with cherry wood pellets 

2. Mix equal parts salt, pepper, and garlic powder (1 tbsp each) 

3. Pat dry the beef tenderloin then lightly coat with olive oil 

4. Add seasoning mixture to cover the tenderloin evenly 

5. Check for coverage inside all parts of the tenderloin 

6. Let sit for 5 minutes 

7. Truss the tenderloin 

8. Tuck the thin end of the tenderloin back towards the larger end and tie the roast every couple inches with the kitchen twine. This will help the tenderloin keep its shape 

9. Place tenderloin directly on the grill grates. Insert probe into the thickest part of the tenderloin. Close the lid and cook until the internal 125ºF. This should take around 40-60 minutes. Cook to the right temperature, not to a timer. 

10. Remove from the grill and let rest under foil for 15 minutes. The internal temperature should climb a few more degrees while resting. 

11. Remove the twine, slice the tenderloin crosswise and serve with your favorite sides.