Roast Beef Scotch Fillet with Smoked Salt and Pepper
Ingredients:
- Whole Trussed Scotch Fillet (ours was 2.5kg)
- Smoked Salt
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
Equipment:
- Roasting Tray
- Roasting Rack
- Kitchen Twine (optional for presentation)
- Carving Knife
- Meat Fork
- Meat Thermometer
Instructions:
- Prepare the Beef:
- Take the scotch fillet out of the fridge 1 hour before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 220°C.
- Rub the fillet with smoked salt, pepper, and olive oil for a light coating.
- Roast:
- Place the scotch fillet on the roasting tray and cook at 220°C for 20 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 200°C, then roast to desired doneness:
- - Rare: 15-20 minutes per 500g (internal temp 50°C)
- - Medium: 20-25 minutes per 500g (internal temp 60°C)
- - Well Done: 25-30 minutes per 500g (internal temp 70°C)
- Rest and Serve:
- Remove from the oven and cover loosely with foil, letting it rest for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with Red Wine Jus.