Serving beef tenderloin room temp?

My brother needs both ovens an hour before Christmas dinner (he's doing Yorkshire Pudding). This means the 2 tenderloins will have to go in sooner than I had planned, and then serving at room temp.
Can I just take them out and let them sit, or should they be wrapped in foil? Could they go in the oven even earlier in the day?

Louisa
  • Posted by: Louisa
  • December 21, 2011
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The S.
The S. December 21, 2011
I do this all the time--the letting it rest I mean, for a while as other stuff finishes, and I swear it makes them even better. Have done for both tenderloin and prime rib.
 
Greenstuff
Greenstuff December 21, 2011
Tenderloins are delicious at room temperature, and you won't be the first person on earth to have them sit out while you're making Yorkshire pudding. So, don't sweat it. As long as they aren't downright cold, you'll be fine.
 
Louisa
Louisa December 21, 2011
Thanks for the advice. I think he'll have to use the two ovens--there are 20-something of us. I'm still thinking of roasting the tenderloin earlier...must say I love baking, but I flounder with meats and fish...
 
bigpan
bigpan December 21, 2011
You want the meat to "rest" anyway before carving, so since the yorkshires will be in a high temp oven it won't be long before you can carve. It should work out fine - remember the meat will continue to cook while resting so pull it out 5 degrees before your desired doneness.
 
nutcakes
nutcakes December 21, 2011
Tell brother he gets one oven. Grrr, why ruin the roast for the sake of the sides? Otherwise, the above advice is excellent.
 

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inpatskitchen
inpatskitchen December 21, 2011
I have loosely covered them with foil and then let them sit out. Don't slice them until ready to serve and time them to finish roasting just before your brother needs the oven
 
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