Ingredients

*whole beef tenderloin, any size

*melted butter

*salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

*bring tenderloin to room temperature

*spread with melted butter, salt and pepper

*put in preheated 450 degree oven for 15 minutes

*reduce temperature to 350 degrees and leave in for another 15 minutes

*remove, cover with foil, and rest for 15 minutes up to an hour or so