Get perfectly grilled filet mignon steaks with char-grilled flavor and pink medium rare centers by using the reverse sear method every time. Pair with a rich steak sauce or compound butter for an amazing steak dinner.
4filet mignon steaksabout 6 oz each and 1 ½ to 2 inches thick
1tbspSalt
2 to 4tbspButtertry one of our compound butters
Instructions
Prep the tenderloin steaks
Pat the steaks dry and secure the circumfrance with butcher's twine.
Season the filets liberally with salt on both sides.
Let the steaks air dry on a wire rack in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Prep the grill
When ready to cook, remove the steaks from the fridge and let them sit at room temperature for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, pre your grill by building a 2 zone fire in your grill by pouring hot coals to one side of the grill.
Cover with the grill grates and oil well.
Allow the grill to preheat to 400 - 450 degrees F, adjusting the airflow vents as needed.
When the grill has preheated, add wood chips to the coals and allow them to form smoke
When the fire subsides and the woodchips are smoldering and giving off clean blue smoke, you’re ready to grill.
Grill the filets
Place the steaks on the cooler side of the grill and cover the grill with the lid.
Cook the filet mignon steaks for 5 to 7 minutes, until the internal temperature, reaches 110 degrees F.
Then move the steaks to the hot side of the grill, directly over the hot coals to sear.
Sear 2 minutes without moving, flip and sear 2 minutes more.
It’s important not to let the steaks cook past 125 to 130 for a perfect medium rare center and the most tender, delicious bite. The internal temperature of the steak will continue to rise 5 or so ingredients while it rests.
Remove the steaks from the grill and transfer to a cutting board to rest.
Rest and serve
Top with generous tablespoons of compound butter and rest 5 minutes before removing the butchers' twine and serving.
Serve with a compound butter or one of our favorite steak sauces.
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Notes
To grill a filet mignon steak on a pellet grill: Simply preheat your Traeger smoker for the sear setting and let it preheat for 15 to 20 minutes.We love Western Wood hickory, oak, or even mesquite wood chips for this quick-cooking recipe. We recommend Cowboy Brand all-natural hardwood briquets for grilling.