Valentine's Day Mustard Rubbed Beef Tenderloin

This is a classic wet mustard rub that really sticks to the meat and adds bold flavor to an otherwise simple dish. It's not only tasty, but also a great recipe for last minute ideas for Valentine's day dinner because most of the ingredients can already be found in your fridge or pantry!

Ingredients

2 Cup(s) Dijon mustard
1 Cup minced parsley
1/2 Cup dried orange peel
1/2 Cup crushed rosemary
1/4 Cup black pepper
1 Tablespoon salt

Directions

Combine all ingredients and rub on your choice of meat the day before and place in a covered container until ready to be cooked.

Cook the beef tenderloin at 125F, or 120F if you prefer it to be medium rare. Keep in mind that carryover heat will continue to cook the meat as it rests, raising the temperature by 10 to 15 degrees.

Let the meat rest in a warm place for at least 15 minutes before slicing so that the juices don't seep out of the meat.