BEEF TENDERLOIN RECIPES: Hannukah Beef Tenderloin Recipe

Hannukah Beef Tenderloin Recipe


Hannukah Beef Tenderloin Recipe

Festive • Kosher-Style • Holiday Showstopper

Succulent beef tenderloin roasted to perfection and finished with a glossy pomegranate red wine glaze—symbolic, beautiful, and deeply flavorful for Hanukkah celebrations.

⭐ Why This Recipe Is Perfect for Hanukkah

  • No dairy (meat-meal friendly)

  • Pomegranate symbolizes abundance & blessing

  • Elegant enough for candle-lit dinners

  • Pairs beautifully with traditional sides like latkes

🛒 Ingredients

For the Beef Tenderloin

  • 2–3 lb (900 g–1.3 kg) beef tenderloin, trimmed

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1½ tsp kosher salt

  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme, finely chopped

For the Pomegranate Wine Glaze

  • 1 cup pomegranate juice (100% juice, no sugar added)

  • ¾ cup dry red wine (kosher wine if required)

  • 1 small shallot, finely minced

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp honey or date syrup (silan)

  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

Garnish (Optional)

  • Pomegranate arils

  • Fresh parsley or thyme

🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Beef

  • Remove beef from refrigerator 30–45 minutes before cooking.

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

  • Pat beef dry and rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs.

2️⃣ Sear

  • Heat a large oven-safe skillet over high heat.

  • Sear tenderloin on all sides until deeply browned (2–3 minutes per side).

3️⃣ Roast

  • Transfer skillet to oven.

  • Roast until internal temperature reaches:

    • 125°F (52°C) – Rare

    • 135°F (57°C) – Medium-Rare (recommended)

  • Remove beef, tent loosely with foil, and rest 10–15 minutes.

🍷 Pomegranate Red Wine Glaze

  • While beef rests, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

  • Sauté shallot until soft (2 minutes).

  • Add pomegranate juice, red wine, honey, and balsamic vinegar.

  • Simmer 12–15 minutes until reduced by about half and syrupy.

  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

🍽️ Serve

  • Slice beef tenderloin into thick medallions.

  • Spoon warm pomegranate glaze over the beef.

  • Garnish with pomegranate arils and fresh herbs.

🥔 Traditional Hanukkah Pairings

  • Crispy potato latkes

  • Roasted carrots with honey & cumin

  • Braised green beans or Brussels sprouts

  • Israeli couscous or herbed rice

💡 Pro Tips

  • Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness

  • For deeper flavor, marinate beef lightly in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for 4 hours

  • Sauce can be made 1–2 days ahead

  • Leftover glaze is excellent on roasted chicken

🏆 Final Result

A beautiful Hanukkah centerpiece—tender, symbolic, and celebratory, honoring tradition with modern elegance.

OTHER RECIPES


Beef Tenderloin Recipe Ingredients
* 6 Pounds Beef Tenderloin, skinned and trimmed
* 1 Cup Dry Sherry
* 1 Cup Soy Sauce, Low Sodium
* 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
* 5 Each Green Onion, chopped fine

Beef Tenderloin Recipe Instructions
1. 1. First of all stir together sherry, soy sauce, and green onions.
2. 2. And then rub tenderloin with olive oil, place on a wire roasting rack in a roasting pan.
3. 3. Next is to pour sherry mixture into the roasting pan.
4. 4. Bake at 450 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Check doneness using a meat thermometer and bake to desired level.
5. 5. Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Enjoy the beef tenderloin Hanukkah !

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