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Molasses Marinated Beef Tenderloin
Provided by:
By Chef Gwen Walters of Pen and Fork
Ingredients:
- The Molasses Marinade
- 1-1/2 Cups Molasses
- 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons Black Pepper (use 1 or 2 Tablespoons for less peppery Bite)
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Garlic
- 1 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Shallot
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Grated Ginger
- 1-1/2 Teaspoons Dried Thyme
- 1-1/2 Teaspoons Dried Marjoram
- 3/4 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- The Beef Tenderloin
- 2-1/4 Pounds Whole Beef Tenderloin (or 6 individual Filets, 6 oz. each)
- 3/4-Cup Molasses Marinade
- 1/2 Bunch Scallions, thinly Sliced (optional Garnish)
Directions:
For the Molasses Marinade: Mix all ingredients together. May be prepared 1 day in advance. You will need 3/4 cup for the tenderloin and 1 cup for the sauce.
For the Beef Tenderloin:
1. Marinate tenderloin in molasses for 30 minutes up to 4 hours.
2. Heat grill to medium-high heat (375°-400°). Grill tenderloin about 5 minutes on each side, for a total of 20 to 25 minutes for medium rare (130°).
3. Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes before slicing into 3/4” medallions. Serve with wild mushroom compote.
Where You Can Buy Ingredients:
| Farm Name | Owner Name | Address | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Bar H Farm | Anya Owens and Josh Koehn | PO Box 66, San Simon, AZ, 85632 | View |
| Abby Lee Farms | Abby Lee Brooks | 16010 S. Rancho Sahuarita Blvd, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629 | View |
| Abraham’s Faith Garden | - | HC 65 Box 33416, Concho, Arizona, 85924 | View |
| Adams Natural Meats | Kristen McGuire - Marketing Director | 20715 W. Beloat Road Buckeye Az 85326, Buckeye, 85326 | View |
| Agua Linda Farm | Laurel Loew | 2643 E. Frontage Rd., Amado, AZ, 85645 | View |
| Arcosanti Organics | - | HC 74 Box 4136, Mayer, Arizona, 86333 | View |
| Arizona Grass Raised Beef | Greg Bernett | AZ | View |
| Bathtub Spring Farm | Gary & Marilyn Hart | 40 CR 2130 PO Box 224, Nutrioso, AZ, 85932 | View |
| Big Happy’s Farm | Kathy Porter | 440 S. Pasadena, Mesa, AZ, 85210 | View |
| Blue Sky Organic Farms | David Vose | 4762 N 189th Avenue, Litchfield Park, AZ, 85340 | View |
| Bridle Bit Ranch | - | Marana, AZ | View |
| Broken Box Ranch | - | Benson, AZ | View |
| Broken Horn D Ranch | - | 11325 Strickland Wash Road, Prescott,, AZ | View |
| Carlink Ranch | Stefanie and Andy Smallhouse | 23805 Redfield Canyon No. 1, Benson, AZ, 85602 | View |
| Carters Custom Cuts | - | 4155 W. Frye Mesa Rd, Thatcher, AZ, 85552 | View |
| Copper Star Beef | - | Tucson, Phoenix, Safford | View |
| Crooked Carrot Farm | Clark Furlong | 40792 North Rattlesnake Road, Queen Creek, AZ, 85242 | View |
| Date Creek Ranch | Kim Knight and Stefan Wolf | Box 1484, Wickenburg, Arizona, 85358 | View |
| Doorkey Ranch | Donn Lann | PO Box 155, St. Johns, AZ, 85396 | View |
| Double Check Ranch | Paul Schwennesen | PO Box 404, Winkleman, AZ, 85292 | View |
| Double Z Gardens | - | 10461 Arivaca Rd, Amado, Arizona | View |
| Duncan’s Trading Company | Patrick Duncan | 206 Laguna Drive South, Litchfield Park, AZ, 85340 | View |
| Elfrida Community Garden | Julie Karra | 10566 Hwy 191, Elfrida, AZ, 85610 | View |
| Flying M Ranch Beef & Vegetables | Phillip Byrne, Ali Fleck, Ellen Parish | P.O. Box 700, Flagstaff, AZ, 86002 | View |
| Forever Yong Farm | - | 33225 South Moyza Ranch Road, Amado, Arizona, 85645 | View |
| Fort Rock Farms | Joel Holmes | 21120 McKenzie Dr 21120 McKenzie Dr, Kingman,, AZ, 86401 | View |
| Hendrickson Cattle AZ | - | Gilbert and San Manuel, AZ | View |
| Hi Bar Beef | - | Camp Verde, AZ | View |
| Jackson Ranch | - | Huachuca City, AZ | View |
| JH Grass Fed | - | PO Box 63, Cave Creek, Arizona, 85327 | View |
| K Lazy J Farm | - | Paulden, AZ | View |
| Lazy Eye Bar N Ranch | Dan Gray | PO Box 1107, Pinon, AZ, 86510 | View |
| Lyman Ranches | Lyman Ranches | 276 E Hashknife Arena Road, Payson, AZ, 85541 | View |
| M Triangle Ranch | Mark & Shelley Michaels | 19099 S. Wells Road, Bonita, Arizona, 85643 | View |
| McGibbon King Ranches LLC | Micaela McGibbon | Tucson, AZ | View |
| New Roots Phoenix Urban Farm | - | View website for address | View |
| One Windmill Farm | John Scott | , Queen Creek, Arizona, | View |
| Orme Ranch | Alan & Diana Kessler | HC 63 Box 3042, Mayer, AZ, 86333 | View |
| Perkinsville Meat Processing | Mark & Cyndy Ducote | 8990 E. Perkinsville Rd., Chino Valley, AZ, 86323 | View |
| Plowing Ahead Ranch | Zach & Shannon Wolfe | 4120 W Mahoney Rd, Camp Verde,, AZ, 86322 | View |
| Quarter Circle H Angus LLC | Larry & Dianne Holland | PO Box 492, Taylor, AZ, 85939 | View |
| Rafter S. Ranch | - | Kingman, AZ | View |
| Rafter Six Ranch | Kemp Morris - Morris Land & Cattle | 3065 E. Irwin Ave., Mesa, AZ, 85204 | View |
| Robbs Farm | Alan Robbs | 3903 Robbs Rd., Willcox, AZ, 85643 | View |
| Rockhouse Cattle Co | Mike Romero | - | View |
| Saguaro Juniper | Jeannine Thomas | 5780 N. Cascabel Road, Benson, Arizona, 85602 | View |
| San Ysidro Farm | Nathan and Jackie Watkins | 9225 N Frontier Rd., McNeal, AZ, 85617 | View |
| Source Verified Native American Beef | Source Verified Native American Beef | 202 6th Street, STE 400 Castle Rock, CO 80104, CO | View |
| Stronghold Beef | David & Sonia Gasho | PO Box 882, Pearce, AZ, 85625 | View |
| SWSC Livestock | - | Benson, AZ | View |
| The Cotton Shedd, LLC | Rodney & Tiffany Shedd | 12122 S. Toltec Buttes Road, Eloy, Arizona, 85131 | View |
| The Meat Shop | Tim Wilson | 202 E. Buckeye Rd., Phoenix, AZ, 85004 | View |
| Tonto Mountain Ranch | Carol & Ray Belmore | PO Box 217, Skull Valley, AZ, 86338 | View |
| Vera Earl Premium Beef | - | 3282 AZ-82, Sonoita, AZ | View |
| Whipstone Farm | Shanti Rade | 21640 N. Juniper Ridge Road, Paulden, Arizona, 86334 | View |
| Windmill Mountain Ranch | Windmill Mountain Ranch | Arizona | View |
| Yucca Ash Farm | - | 16800 Yucca Ash Farm Rd., Sonoita, Arizona, 85637 | View |
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