Christmas Roast

Needing a holiday recipe to feed a crowd? You can’t go wrong with this Christmas Roast! It’s perfectly smoked and fork-tender, making it a holiday meal for the best. All you need to do is pair with your favorite side dish and drink and you’ve created the perfect Christmas dinner.

Who really wants to spend all day in the kitchen on Christmas day? I know I don’t – and this is why this easy roast recipe is the best. In a short amount of time, you’ll have a delicious roast that you can easily slice and serve to all your family and friends.

Ingredients Needed

• 4-5 lb. beef tenderloin
• ½ tsp. salt – divided
• ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• ½ cup finely crushed peppercorns
• 1 cup butter – room temperature
• 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp. dried parsley

How to make Christmas Roast

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1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 
2. Let the beef tenderloin come to room temperature. Season with ¼ tsp. salt and pepper.
3. Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Sear the beef tenderloin on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes per side, creating a nice golden-brown crust. Remove from skillet and let rest on a paper towel-lined plate.
4. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, ¼ tsp. salt, dijon mustard, and parsley and stir to combine. 
5. Place the seared tenderloin into a roasting pan and slather the entire tenderloin with the compound butter mixture. 
6. Next, coat the entire tenderloin with the crushed peppercorns. 
7. Roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until it’s reached the desired internal temperature. (medium rare – 120°F – 125°F, medium – 130°F – 135°F) Keep checking until it hits your desired temperature.
8. Remove from the oven, transfer to a cutting boarrd and and let rest for 15 minutes.
9. Slice and serve.

Recipe FAQs and Notes

What is the best way to slice roast?

For the best cuts of roast, you should slice the meat against the grain. This will make for an easier cut and a tender bite of meat as well.

What is the best way to test the internal meat temperature?

You need to depend on a meat thermometer for the most accurate internal meat temperature. This is what I always use to make sure the meat is done and safe to eat.

Can you freeze cooked roast?

You bet! I would slice it up so that it’s easy to freeze and ready to go! This is a great way to meal prep, too!

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Finish your holiday menu with these recipes!

• Creamed Spinach
• Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes (great for Christmas, too)
• Brûleed eggnog custard pie
• White Christmas Sangria

Christmas Roast Recipe