A whole beef tenderloin is one impressive roast to serve for a holiday dinner. But you need to consider a few steps before roasting.

If a whole tenderloin is on your holiday menu ... For the sauce: In the skillet the tenderloin was roasted in, add the beef broth. Heat over high heat, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom ...

Cooking beef tenderloin to the right temperature is crucial for achieving perfect doneness. For a rare roast, aim for an internal temperature of 120 to 125 F; for medium-rare, 130 to 135 F is ideal.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. If your tenderloin roast has already been trimmed and is fairly even in size, you’re ready to go! If the ends are tapered, you may need to truss it with twine ...

When you splurge on a luxurious beef tenderloin for the holidays ... Place the baking sheet with the rack and meat in the oven. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest ...

Some tackle meals they do but once a year like roasting a prime rib, crown pork roast, duck or goose ... he has selected a beef tenderloin and paired it with a decorative and delicious potato ...