Beef Tenderloin With Peppercorns

Ingredients

• 1 5 to 6 lb beef tenderloin trimmed
• 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp dried sage
• 12 Tbsp green peppercorns drained
• 12 Tbsp white peppercorns ground
• 12 black peppercorns ground
• 2 Tbsp softened butter

Directions

1. Cut tenderloin lengthwise to within 12 inch of opposite edge leaving edge intact
2. Open tenderloin out flat
3. Place heavy-duty plastic wrap on tenderloin pound meat to flatten
4. Remove wrap Spread mustard sprinkle sage green peppercorns and 12 tablespoon each of black and white ground peppercorns
5. Fold tenderloin back over and tie with string at 3-inch intervals Spread butter on top of tenderloin sprinkle rest of peppercorns Place on rack
6. Can bake at 425 for 30 to 45 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted at thickest part of meat reads 140 for rare 150 for medium or 160 for well done
7. Can also cook on gas grill
8. Serves 8