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Cranberry Pesto Tenderloin Roast

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Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs Certified Angus Beef® Brand tenderloin roast
  • Pesto
  • 1 cup fresh whole cranberries
  • 1 cup shaved Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 each navel orange, segments about 1 cup
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Salt and pepper roast.
  • Pesto:
  • Add cranberries, garlic, basil and cheese to the food processor. Roughly chop.
  • Add orange pieces and oil. Process into chunky pesto.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of pesto over roast. Cook at 450 for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce oven to 325 and cook roast for 41 minutes. Test for doneness (approximately 130 degrees) with an internal thermometer.
  • Remove roast. Cover with foil tent and rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining pesto as relish.